Tunnel Engineer

KILONEWTONS

Job Description

KILONEWTONS is seeking an experienced TUNNEL ENGINEER to join our underground construction team in Dubai, UAE. You ll play a key role in designing, planning, and supervising tunnel construction for metro, road, and utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze tunnel structures using specialized software
• Supervise tunnel construction (TBM, Drill & Blast, NATM methods)
• Conduct geotechnical assessments and risk analysis
• Monitor ground movements and implement stabilization measures
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations and international standards
• Coordinate with contractors, geologists, and survey teams
• Prepare technical reports and construction methodologies
• Troubleshoot design/construction challenges in real-time
  
  

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor s/Master s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• 5+ years tunnel engineering experience in GCC/Middle East
• Expertise in:
• Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM)
• New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM)
• Sequential Excavation Method (SEM)
• Ground improvement techniques
• Software Proficiency:
• PLAXIS
• FLAC3D
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Revit
• TunnelCAD
• Certifications (Preferred):
• ITA-AITES Certification
• PMP
• Geotechnical Engineering Certification