Senior Lead Engineer - Tunnel

Market Cities & Places 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 We are seeking a Tunnel Design engineer (with a minimum of 12+ years of experience), specializing in TBM Tunnel Design with a strong understanding of geotechnical and structural principles. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of tunnelling projects, ensuring the integrity, safety, and functionality of underground structures. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative tunnelling solutions and infrastructure development.

Responsibilities:

1. Technically lead the TBM tunnel design delivery in single or multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications 2. Develop detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for tunnel alignments, cross-sections, support systems, and lining structures/segments. 3. Keep up to date with industry developments, engineering innovations and best practices with respect to own discipline and other disciplines on a global scale 4. Support the technical capabilities of the discipline and the company wide business and maintain contact with key technical leaders across Jacobs offices and around the world 5. Contribute to and lead design reviews in alignment with the Jacobs Management system 6. Review and approve drawings and reports of tunnel design, geotechnical design as well as specifications, and other design documents 7. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, geotechnical, civil engineers and geologists to integrate geotechnical solutions. 8. Manage geotechnical risks and propose mitigation strategies 9. Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to provide expert recommendations 10. Drive innovation and utilize technological advancement 11. Experience in geotechnical fieldwork, laboratory testing, and data interpretation. 12. Author and co-author technical papers for conferences 13. Knowledge of Ground Investigation (GI) techniques and design parameter derivation 14. Conduct field visits and site inspections to monitor construction progress, assess site conditions, and address any design-related issues or modifications. 15. Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with Jacobs policies Here's what you'll need 1. BEng/BTech in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or an equivalent degree, with a minimum of 12 years of post-graduate experience in Tunnel Design. Master's degree in TBM/tunnel//rock engineering preferred. 2.

Regional Experience:

Preferred experience working on projects in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and KSA, either in-country or from a remote design office 3.

Client Engagement:

Strong client-facing skills and experience. 4.

Overseas Travel:

No restrictions on traveling overseas (e.g., UAE and KSA) for client meetings and workshops. 5.

Domestic Travel:

No restrictions for domestic travel for site visits and client meetings as per the company/project requirements. 6. Strong understanding in tunnel engineering principles, including geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, and ground improvement techniques. 7. Proficiency in structural engineering concepts and analysis, with experience in designing tunnel support systems, linings, and underground structures. 8. Solid understanding of engineering software such as RocScience Suite, PLAXIS/MIDAS, FLAC/UDEC, SAP2000, or similar tools for geotechnical and structural analysis. 9. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical challenges in tunnelling projects. 10. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. 11.

Professional Membership:

Membership in a relevant professional body is required and chartered Engineer status is preferred. #LI-HG1 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 Navi Mumbai All IN Regions India Hyderabad All IN Regions India Hyderabad All IN Regions India Hyderabad All IN Regions India