Principal Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer at Parsons – Dubai

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Now Hiring: Principal Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer – Parsons, Dubai, UAE

Position Highlights

  • Company: Parsons
  • Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years' relevant post-graduate work experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering, of which at least 3 years must be on large-diameter TBM rail or metro tunnelling projects in a lead or principal role
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; an MSc or PhD in Geotechnical or Tunnelling Engineering is strongly preferred
  • Req: R186322

About the Opportunity

Parsons seeks a Principal Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer in Dubai to lead geotechnical design of large-diameter TBM tunnels and associated underground works, including crossover caverns and deep excavations.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; an MSc or PhD in Geotechnical or Tunnelling Engineering is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years' relevant post-graduate work experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering, of which at least 3 years must be on large-diameter TBM rail or metro tunnelling projects in a lead or principal role.
  • Demonstrable, project-specific experience in large-diameter (D > 10 m) TBM tunnelling, deep excavations and ground investigation reporting.
  • Proven authorship of Geotechnical Interpretative Reports (GIR) and ground investigation specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead geotechnical design of large-diameter TBM tunnels, crossover caverns and deep excavations.
  • Lead damage assessment and monitoring for third-party structures adjacent to alignments.
  • Predict TBM advance and production rates and forecast cutter interventions.
  • Own the numerical modelling strategy (2D/3D finite element and finite difference — PLAXIS, FLAC/FLAC3D, MIDAS GTS or equivalent).
  • Define and manage ground investigation programmes and prepare Geotechnical Interpretative Reports (GIRs) and Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs).
  • Manage geotechnical and tunnelling staff and specialist sub-consultants.

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through Parsons' official careers portal using the link below:

👉 Apply on Parsons' Official Careers Portal

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