Lead Engineer - Tunnel

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Technically lead TBM tunnel design delivery on single- or multidisciplinary projects in line with industry standards and project specifications.
• Develop tunnel alignments, cross-sections, support systems, lining structures, drawings, and specifications.
• Stay current with industry developments and best practices and support technical capability across the discipline and company.
• Contribute to and lead design reviews; review and approve tunnel and geotechnical drawings, reports, specifications, and other design documents.
• Collaborate with structural, geotechnical, and civil engineers and geologists; manage geotechnical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Engage clients, contractors, and stakeholders and provide expert recommendations; drive innovation and use technological advances.
• Conduct geotechnical fieldwork, laboratory testing, and data interpretation; apply ground investigation techniques and derive design parameters.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor construction, assess conditions, and address design issues or modifications.
• Embed health and safety in work practices and author or co-author technical conference papers.

Requirements

• BEng/BTech in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or an equivalent degree, and at least 10 years of postgraduate tunnel design experience.
• A master's degree in TBM, tunnel, or rock engineering is preferred.
• Middle East project experience, particularly in the UAE and KSA, is preferred.
• Strong client-facing skills; ability to travel overseas and domestically for client meetings, workshops, and site visits.
• Strong understanding of tunnel engineering, geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, and ground improvement.
• Proficiency in structural engineering concepts and analysis, including tunnel support systems, linings, and underground structures.
• Experience with engineering software such as RocScience Suite, PLAXIS/MIDAS, FLAC/UDEC, SAP2000, or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Relevant professional body membership is required; Chartered Engineer status is preferred.

Work arrangement

• Hybrid working policy allows employees to split the work week between Jacobs offices or projects and remote locations.
• The role includes field visits and site inspections; travel may be required for overseas and domestic client meetings, workshops, and site visits.

About working at Jacobs

• The employer describes opportunities to work on key projects in a collaborative environment with knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Flexible working arrangements, extended leave options, and social, health, and wellbeing initiatives are mentioned.