Principal Geotechnical Design Lead – Infra & Tunnelling

Parsons Oman; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead designs for ground engineering solutions across Dubai and the UAE. This role involves both technical supervision and leadership, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and managing a team for large infrastructure projects. Applicants should have significant experience in geotechnical analysis, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Join a firm that values your expertise and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer or equivalent registration is essential.
• 12+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects including transportation and tunnelling.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant design experience in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prioritises and delivers multiple projects/tasks in parallel.
• Directs and supervises complex geotechnical engineering tasks.
• Develops project-specific geotechnical design criteria and parameters.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis software (PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio)

Strong communication skills

Project management

Teamworking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Finite element and numerical modeling software

Job description

An engineering firm is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to lead designs for ground engineering solutions across Dubai and the UAE. This role involves both technical supervision and leadership, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and managing a team for large infrastructure projects. Applicants should have significant experience in geotechnical analysis, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Join a firm that values your expertise and offers growth opportunities.