Tunnel Engineer – TBM Specialist Survey Engineer

About the role

Parsons is seeking an experienced Tunnel Engineer with a focus on TBM specialist surveying to support metro tunnel projects in Dubai. You will work closely with the Tunnel Resident Engineer, ensuring that survey activities meet design specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily and weekly survey reports, including trend analysis of alignment deviations.
• Monitor TBM operations, perform alignment checks, and conduct surface monitoring for settlement and heave.
• Establish and maintain primary and secondary control networks inside the tunnel and transfer surface control points through shafts.
• Review and calculate TBM guidance data, laser target extensions, and alignment inputs.
• Support breakthrough preparations, 3D measurements before/after breakthroughs, and wriggle/as‑built surveys.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings, method statements, and survey‑related documents.

Required profile

• Proven experience on metro tunnel projects, preferably with TBM operations.
• Strong understanding of tunnel surveying techniques and control network management.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• TBM survey software
• 3D tunnel surveying
• Laser targeting and alignment calculations
• Primary and secondary control network setup
• Ring installation geometry (vertical/horizontal curves)
• Wriggle and as‑built survey procedures
• NATM tunnel connection setting‑out

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile metro infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative environment with industry experts.
• Professional development within a global engineering firm.