Principal/Senior Tunnel Engineer

Surbana Jurong Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Dubai seeks a Principal/Senior Tunnel Engineer to lead design and delivery of complex underground infrastructure projects. You will develop structural designs, perform tunnel analyses, and coordinate with geotechnical and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant solutions.

Requirements include a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and 10+ years of tunnel experience, with TBM/NATM/Cut-and-Cover method expertise and strong software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in tunnel and underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with TBM, NATM, and Cut-and-Cover tunnel methodologies.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and engineering design software.
• Knowledge of international design codes and tunnel engineering standards.
• Excellent technical, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs and technical solutions for tunnel and underground structures.
• Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations for tunnel linings and related works.
• Coordinate with geotechnical and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
• Review design drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Provide technical support during design reviews and construction stages.

Skills

Tunnel engineering

Structural analysis

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal/Senior Tunnel Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex underground infrastructure projects. The role involves structural design, tunnel analysis, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs and technical solutions for tunnel and underground structures.

• Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations for tunnel linings and related works.

• Coordinate with geotechnical and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.

• Review design drawings, reports, and technical documentation.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards.

• Provide technical support during design reviews and construction stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in tunnel and underground infrastructure projects.

• Strong experience with TBM, NATM, and Cut-and-Cover tunnel methodologies.

• Proficiency in structural analysis and engineering design software.

• Knowledge of international design codes and tunnel engineering standards.

• Excellent technical, coordination, and communication skills.

How to Apply

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Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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