Principal/Senior Tunnel Engineer

KTP International Pte Ltd

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Dubai Until 9/20/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

About Surbana Jurong         

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal/Senior Tunnel Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex underground infrastructure projects. The role involves structural design, tunnel analysis, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop structural designs and technical solutions for tunnel and underground structures.

  • Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations for tunnel linings and related works.

  • Coordinate with geotechnical and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.

  • Review design drawings, reports, and technical documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards.

  • Provide technical support during design reviews and construction stages.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in tunnel and underground infrastructure projects.

  • Strong experience with TBM, NATM, and Cut-and-Cover tunnel methodologies.

  • Proficiency in structural analysis and engineering design software.

  • Knowledge of international design codes and tunnel engineering standards.

  • Excellent technical, coordination, and communication skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through our official careers portal. Click on the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions.

Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

About this role

Summary

Designs and analyzes underground tunnel structures, ensuring safety, compliance, and technical excellence.

Job title

Principal/Senior Tunnel Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

infrastructure

Location requirements

must be based in Dubai, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringstructural analysissoftwaredesign codes

Preferred skills

TBMNATMCut-and-Cover

Specializations

tunnelundergroundstructural analysisgeotechnical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

On-site City