Engineer - Underground Structures

Market Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Position Overview We are seeking an Underground Structures Design Engineer to join our Transportation team. This role is ideal for professionals with 5 to 10 years of experience who are developing their technical skills in the design of underground structures. The position focuses on hands‑on design, drafting coordination, and technical support. You will work within multidisciplinary project teams, contribute to design deliverables, and gain exposure to international standards and complex metro/urban infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Technical Design Support Perform structural analysis and design calculations for underground structures. Prepare design sketches, calculation sheets, and technical reports. Developing design deliverables for concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages. Support in building or modifying structural models (ETABS, STAAD, MIDAS). Knowledge in soil-structure interaction and staged construction modelling as required. Review drawings and coordinate with CAD/BIM teams for accuracy and consistency. Project Coordination Coordinate with geotechnical, architectural, and MEP teams for collecting inputs. Responding to design comments from clients, proof checkers, or independent checking engineers. Support document organization, design version tracking, and compliance with project requirements. Quality & Process Adherence Follow internal QA/QC procedures, including checklists and basic IDCs/IDRs. Ensure all work complies with project specifications and relevant international codes. Preparing documentation for design reviews and audits. Construction & Site Support (as required) Support in reviewing site queries and RFIs. Assessing shop drawings and as‑built submissions. Assist with preparing sketches or clarifications required for site execution. Team & Learning Work collaboratively with peers and senior engineers. Participate in internal training, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and technical discussions. Demonstrate willingness to learn advanced structural concepts, software tools, and underground design methodologies. Here's what you'll need Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structures specialization preferred). Experience 5 10 years of detailed design experience in structural design of underground structures. Exposure in detailed design of both permanent works and temporary supporting arrangement. Experience in Bottom-Up and Top-Down construction methodologies. Experience in detailed design of Cut and cover structures Technical Skills Familiarity with structural analysis and design tools such as STAAD Pro, ETABS, MIDAS, Tedds or equivalent. Good understanding of reinforced concrete design principles and Soil Structure Interaction. Knowledge of international codes such as Eurocodes or ACI. Working knowledge of CAD/BIM workflows (Revit, AutoCAD). Preferred Attributes Strong desire to learn and grow in underground structural engineering. Good analytical and problem‑solving skills. Attention to detail and quality‑focused mindset. Ability to work effectively in a team and follow guidance. Good communication and reporting skills. At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients' expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts! We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support . Locations City State Country Gurgaon All IN Regions India Bangalore All IN Regions India Kolkata All IN Regions India Hyderabad All IN Regions India Pune All IN Regions India Ahmedabad All IN Regions India Navi Mumbai All IN Regions India