HSE Engineer - Rail and Tunneling Safety
Posted date [2026-09-26]
(ID: 52575)
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Job Description and Requirements
HSE Engineer - Rail and Tunneling SafetyJob Snapshot
Role: HSE Engineer - Rail and Tunneling Safety
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
Experience: Minimum 7 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an HSE Engineer in Dubai, UAE to support environmental, health and safety compliance on major infrastructure construction works. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of HSE experience, mandatory tunneling experience and previous involvement in high-speed rail, railway, metro or other rail infrastructure projects. Working under direct supervision, the position supports safety programs, workplace hazard monitoring, incident investigations, risk reduction measures, employee training and emergency preparedness.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
HSE Responsibilities
- Perform routine environmental, health and safety duties
to support compliance with applicable ES and H standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety programs, systems and procedures.
- Monitor workplace conditions for hazards and occupational health risks.
- Participate in investigations involving accidents, injuries and workplace hazard complaints.
- Support hazard identification and incident investigation activities.
- Recommend improvements to processes, procedures, designs and equipment where changes can help minimize workplace hazards.
- Participate in employee HSE training and emergency preparedness activities.
- Support the quality and effectiveness of established safety programs.
- Apply knowledge of HSE legislation, risk assessment and permit-to-work systems during project activities.
Infrastructure Experience
Candidates must have at least 7 years of HSE experience on major infrastructure construction projects. Practical experience with tunneling works is mandatory and may include TBM, NATM, Cut and Cover or similar construction methods.
Previous experience with high-speed rail, railway, metro or rail infrastructure projects is essential. Exposure to viaduct or elevated structure construction is considered advantageous.
Qualifications and Certifications
- Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
- IOSH Managing Safely or Working Safely.
- OSHA Safety Certification.
- First Aid and Fire Warden Certification is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, risk assessment and permit-to-work systems.
- Proficiency in incident investigation and hazard identification techniques.
Project Safety Focus
The position combines day-to-day HSE monitoring with safety program support on technically demanding infrastructure works. Particular attention is required for tunneling and rail construction environments, where systematic hazard identification, incident investigation, permit controls and emergency preparedness form important parts of project safety management.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure professional services firm operating across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. Its teams provide advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services for public- and private-sector clients. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals.
- Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety programs, systems and procedures.
- Monitor workplace conditions for hazards and occupational health risks.
- Participate in investigations involving accidents, injuries and workplace hazard complaints.
- Support hazard identification and incident investigation activities.
- Recommend improvements to processes, procedures, designs and equipment where changes can help minimize workplace hazards.
- Participate in employee HSE training and emergency preparedness activities.
- Support the quality and effectiveness of established safety programs.
- Apply knowledge of HSE legislation, risk assessment and permit-to-work systems during project activities.
Infrastructure Experience
Candidates must have at least 7 years of HSE experience on major infrastructure construction projects. Practical experience with tunneling works is mandatory and may include TBM, NATM, Cut and Cover or similar construction methods.
Previous experience with high-speed rail, railway, metro or rail infrastructure projects is essential. Exposure to viaduct or elevated structure construction is considered advantageous.
Qualifications and Certifications
- Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
- IOSH Managing Safely or Working Safely.
- OSHA Safety Certification.
- First Aid and Fire Warden Certification is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, risk assessment and permit-to-work systems.
- Proficiency in incident investigation and hazard identification techniques.
Project Safety Focus
The position combines day-to-day HSE monitoring with safety program support on technically demanding infrastructure works. Particular attention is required for tunneling and rail construction environments, where systematic hazard identification, incident investigation, permit controls and emergency preparedness form important parts of project safety management.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure professional services firm operating across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. Its teams provide advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services for public- and private-sector clients. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals.
