Underground Structures Lead - Construction

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Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Underground Structures Lead – Construction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10159955, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Engineering.

Role purpose: The Underground Structures Expert will play a pivotal role in the design, construction, and management of underground infrastructure for the UAE's high-speed rail network.

Delivery scope: The Underground Structures Expert will play a pivotal role in the design, construction, and management of underground infrastructure for the UAE's high-speed rail network.; This position requires expertise in tunneling, underground station design, and structural engineering in densely populated urban environments.; The expert will ensure the integration of technical solutions that meet project requirements, safety standards, and environmental considerations.; Lead the design and development of underground structures, including tunnels, underground stations, and intervention shafts.; Develop solutions for tunnel boring machine (TBM) drives, launch and retrieval locations, and ventilation shafts.; Ensure compliance with international standards such as AASHTO LRFD and Eurocodes.; Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and timelines.; Manage contractor submissions and verify structural designs for bridges, culverts, and other underground elements.; Safety and Risk Management:; Implement fire and life safety strategies for underground rail infrastructure.

Candidate profile: Technical Expertise: ; Extensive experience in tunneling methods such as TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine), and cut-and-cover techniques.; Proficiency in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD Pro, SAP2000, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.; Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil-structure interaction and ground improvement techniques.; High-Speed Rail Knowledge: ; Involvement in previous high-speed rail projects, including station design, track alignment, and underground facilities.; Familiarity with electrification systems, signaling, and rolling stock integration.; Project Management: ; Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including budget control, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.; Coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors.; Regional Experience: ; Understanding of UAE-specific challenges, such as extreme heat, sand infiltration, and urban density constraints.; Experience navigating regulatory frameworks and collaborating with local authorities.; Safety and Environmental Standards: ; Implementation of fire and life safety measures for underground rail systems.; Expertise in sustainable construction practices and minimizing environmental impact.;

Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.

Responsibilities

• The Underground Structures Expert will play a pivotal role in the design, construction, and management of underground infrastructure for the UAE's high-speed rail network.
• This position requires expertise in tunneling, underground station design, and structural engineering in densely populated urban environments.
• The expert will ensure the integration of technical solutions that meet project requirements, safety standards, and environmental considerations.
• Lead the design and development of underground structures, including tunnels, underground stations, and intervention shafts.
• Develop solutions for tunnel boring machine (TBM) drives, launch and retrieval locations, and ventilation shafts.
• Ensure compliance with international standards such as AASHTO LRFD and Eurocodes.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and timelines.
• Manage contractor submissions and verify structural designs for bridges, culverts, and other underground elements.
• Safety and Risk Management:
• Implement fire and life safety strategies for underground rail infrastructure.

Requirements

• Technical Expertise:
• Extensive experience in tunneling methods such as TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine), and cut-and-cover techniques.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD Pro, SAP2000, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil-structure interaction and ground improvement techniques.
• High-Speed Rail Knowledge:
• Involvement in previous high-speed rail projects, including station design, track alignment, and underground facilities.
• Familiarity with electrification systems, signaling, and rolling stock integration.
• Project Management:
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including budget control, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Regional Experience:
• Understanding of UAE-specific challenges, such as extreme heat, sand infiltration, and urban density constraints.
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks and collaborating with local authorities.
• Safety and Environmental Standards:
• Implementation of fire and life safety measures for underground rail systems.
• Expertise in sustainable construction practices and minimizing environmental impact.

Skills

• Civil engineering
• Structural engineering
• Health and safety
• Contract management
• Bridge engineering
• Tunnel construction
• Stakeholder management
• AutoCAD

Salary and benefits

• AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists.

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