Senior Tunnel / Structural Engineer

Job Overview

Job Description

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  • A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries
  • Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
  • Driving innovation, digital delivery, and sustainable development across major projects

About SJ Group

Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. Through our member companies, including SMEC and Robert Bird Group, we deliver high-impact engineering and design solutions across transport, water, energy, and cities.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Tunnel / Structural Engineer to lead design delivery for tunnelling projects, including structural support systems and permanent lining.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed design and analysis of tunnels, shafts, caverns, and underground structures
  • Deliver designs using TBM, NATM/SEM, and Cut-and-Cover construction methods
  • Develop, verify, and review design calculations, models, and technical outputs
  • Prepare and review complex technical reports and design documentation
  • Ensure designs meet client requirements, technical standards, and HSEQ requirements
  • Coordinate with geotechnical, structural, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Support drawing production and ensure compliance with SJ procedures
  • Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities to improve design outcomes
  • Contribute to proposals, tenders, and business development activities
  • Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 6-10 years of experience in tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects
  • Strong experience in tunnel design, including lining and support systems
  • Experience with TBM, NATM/SEM, and/or Cut-and-Cover methods
  • Familiarity with relevant international standards and specifications
  • Experience with design and analysis tools (e.g. PLAXIS, MIDAS, or similar)
  • Strong technical reporting and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team delivery

Why Join SJ

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people‑centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world‑class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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!

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