Job Description

We are seeking a Tunnel Engineer – Underground Structures (Mining & Civil) to join our Global Capability Centre (GCC) team, supporting the design and delivery of underground structures for mining and civil infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong structural engineering background and experience designing permanent underground works, including tunnel linings, shaft linings, underground chambers, portals, declines and associated infrastructure. They will work closely with geotechnical, mining and construction teams to deliver practical and robust underground solutions, who enjoys the challenges of underground engineering and understands how ground conditions influence structural design, without necessarily being a geotechnical specialist.

Responsibilities

Design and assess underground structures including:

Shaft linings
Tunnel and cavern linings
Declines and access tunnels
Underground chambers and excavations
Portal structures
Retaining and support structures associated with underground works

Develop reinforced concrete, steel and composite structural solutions for underground infrastructure.
Undertake structural analysis and design considering:

Ground loading
Hydrostatic pressures
Construction loading
Operational and long-term durability requirements

Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design drawings.
Work collaboratively with geotechnical engineers to understand ground conditions and incorporate ground-structure interaction into designs.
Contribute to feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design and construction support.
Interface with multidisciplinary teams including mining, geotechnical, civil, mechanical and construction specialists.
Support site activities, design reviews and technical queries during construction.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
5–8 years of experience in structural design for tunnels, shafts, underground structures or major civil infrastructure.
Strong understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
Experience of underground structures such as:

Segmental tunnel linings
Cast in-situ concrete linings
Shaft linings
Underground retaining structures
Buried and below-ground structures

Familiarity with Eurocodes and relevant international design standards.
Experience using structural analysis software.
Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

Mining infrastructure projects.
Civil tunnelling projects.
Underground construction methods including TBM, NATM/SCL, shaft sinking and mined excavations.
Numerical modelling experience.
Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership.
Site or construction experience relating to underground works.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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