Tunnel Engineer – Underground Structures

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Tunnel Engineer – Underground Structures (Mining & Civil) to join its Global Capability Centre team in Bengaluru. The role focuses on designing permanent underground works such as tunnel linings, shaft linings and underground chambers, working with geotechnical, mining and construction teams to deliver robust solutions.

The candidate should have 5–8 years of experience in tunnels or major underground infrastructure, strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and steel design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years' experience in structural design for tunnels, shafts or underground structures.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and international design standards.
• Experience with segmental linings, cast‑in‑situ linings, shaft linings and underground retaining structures.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess underground structures including shaft linings, tunnel and cavern linings, declines and portals.
• Develop reinforced concrete, steel and composite structural solutions for underground infrastructure.
• Perform structural analysis considering ground loading, hydrostatic pressures and construction loads.
• Produce calculations, technical reports, specifications and design drawings.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to account for ground-structure interaction.
• Support feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design and construction reviews.

Skills

Tunnel design

Structural design

Reinforced concrete design

Structural steel design

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Communication of technical issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Tunnel Engineer – Underground Structures (Mining & Civil)

We are seeking a Tunnel Engineer – Underground Structures (Mining & Civil) to join our Global Capability Centre (GCC) team, supporting the design and delivery of underground structures for mining and civil infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong structural engineering background and experience designing permanent underground works, including tunnel linings, shaft linings, underground chambers, portals, declines and associated infrastructure. They will work closely with geotechnical, mining and construction teams to deliver practical and robust underground solutions, enjoy the challenges of underground engineering, and understand how ground conditions influence structural design without necessarily being a geotechnical specialist.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess underground structures including:
  • Shaft linings
  • Tunnel and cavern linings
  • Declines and access tunnels
  • Underground chambers and excavations
  • Portal structures
  • Retaining and support structures associated with underground works
• Develop reinforced concrete, steel and composite structural solutions for underground infrastructure.
• Undertake structural analysis and design considering:
  • Ground loading
  • Hydrostatic pressures
  • Construction loading
  • Operational and long‑term durability requirements
• Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design drawings.
• Work collaboratively with geotechnical engineers to understand ground conditions and incorporate ground‑structure interaction into designs.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design and construction support.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams including mining, geotechnical, civil, mechanical and construction specialists.
• Support site activities, design reviews and technical queries during construction.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in structural design for tunnels, shafts, underground structures or major civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Experience with underground structures such as:
  • Segmental tunnel linings
  • Cast‑in‑situ concrete linings
  • Shaft linings
  • Underground retaining structures
  • Buried and below‑ground structures
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and relevant international design standards.
• Experience using structural analysis software.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

• Mining infrastructure projects.
• Civil tunnelling projects.
• Underground construction methods including TBM, NATM/SCL, shaft sinking and mined excavations.
• Numerical modelling experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership.
• Site or construction experience relating to underground works.

Background Verification (BGV)

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.