Tunnel Design Expert | CEG

Consulting Engineers Group (CEG); Madhya Pradesh; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Engineers Group (CEG) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is seeking a Tunnel Design Expert to lead and review detailed underground designs for a major railway project. The ideal candidate holds an M.E./M.Tech in geotechnical/structural/tunnel engineering with at least eight years of experience, including NATM methods, rock mechanics, and geotechnical assessments.

You will collaborate with Indian Railways, RVNL, and on-site teams to ensure compliance with IR codes, QA/QC, and HSE standards,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical/Structural/Tunnel Engineering is mandatory.
• 8+ years of core underground tunnel experience required.
• Proven track record on railway or metro tunnel projects preferred.
• Expert knowledge of NATM, groundwater control, and tunnel waterproofing.

Responsibilities

• Design and review tunnel designs, alignment plans, and structural components.
• Interpret geotechnical reports to assess ground parameters and stability.
• Review rail alignment, profiles, cross-sections, and clearances in tunnels.
• Ensure compliance with IR codes, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.
• Collaborate with client representatives and on-site teams to resolve issues.
• Perform risk assessments for underground works and ground control.

Skills

Tunnel design

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics

NATM

QA/QC

Coordination

Education

M.E./M.Tech in Geotechnical/Structural/Tunnel Eng

Tools

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

PLAXIS

Rocscience (Dips/Slide2)

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Tunnel Design Expert to join our major railway project based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The successful candidate must hold a Masters Degree (M.E. / M.Tech) in a relevant civil engineering discipline and possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in underground engineering. The role involves leading or independently reviewing detailed engineering designs, alignment plans, and structural components for railway tunnels, requiring deep technical proficiency in tunnel construction methodologies (such as NATM), rock mechanics, and geotechnical assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Review: Undertake comprehensive technical reviews of detailed tunnel designs, checking construction calculations, rock support systems, shotcrete, rock bolts, steel ribs, and lattice girders.
• Geotechnical & Structural Integrity: Interpret complex geological and geotechnical reports to assess ground parameters, excavation sequences, and structural lining stability.
• Alignment & Profiling: Review and optimize the rail alignment plan, profiles, cross-sections, and clearances inside tunnel structures.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Ensure that all drawings, methodologies, and engineering calculations fully comply with Indian Railways Codes (IRWM / IRCM), international engineering standards, QA/QC requirements, and strict HSE practices.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with client representatives (Indian Railways/RVNL/Metro authorities), general consultants, proof consultants, and on-site execution teams to resolve structural or design deficiencies quickly.
• Risk Assessment: Perform rigorous engineering risk assessments for underground works, ground control, water ingress, and slope stabilization at tunnel portals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master's degree (M.E. / M.Tech) in Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Tunnel Engineering is mandatory. Candidates holding only a Bachelor's degree will not be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of core experience in the design, engineering, or design proof review of underground tunnels.
• Sector Background: Proven track record of working on large-scale infrastructure projects ideally Railway or Metro rail tunnel projects.
• Technical Software: High proficiency in design and analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, PLAXIS (2D/3D), or Rocscience suite (Dips, Slide2).
• Domain Knowledge: Expert knowledge of New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) principles, groundwater control, grouting, and tunnel waterproofing systems.