Underground Rail Structures Expert for High-Speed Network

AECOM Middle East Ltd

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 500,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Underground Structures Expert in Abu Dhabi, UAE to lead the design and construction of underground high-speed rail infrastructure. The role spans tunnels, stations, TBM operations, and safety integration within dense urban settings.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with international standards, and apply geotechnical principles to optimize underground solutions while addressing heat, sand, and urban density constraints.

Qualifications

  • Extensive underground infrastructure and tunneling experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of TBM drives and ventilation shafts.
  • Strong background in geotechnical engineering and soil-structure interaction.
  • Experience with international standards and safety practices.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of tunnels and underground stations and related rail infrastructure.
  • Provide input on TBM drives, launch/retrieval locations, and ventilation shafts.
  • Ensure compliance with standards (AASHTO LRFD, Eurocodes).
  • Oversee underground construction activities and reviews.
  • Address fire and life safety in underground facilities.

Skills

Underground tunneling
Geotechnical engineering
TBM tunneling
Structural analysis
STAAD Pro
SAP2000
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Regulatory compliance
Multidisciplinary coordination

Tools

STAAD Pro
SAP2000
AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Underground Structures Expert in Abu Dhabi, UAE to lead the design and construction of underground high-speed rail infrastructure. The role spans tunnels, stations, TBM operations, and safety integration within dense urban settings.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with international standards, and apply geotechnical principles to optimize underground solutions while addressing heat, sand, and urban density constraints.

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