Principal Engineer - Highways

Responsibilities

• Provision of engineering expertise involving a range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects of varying scale, complexity and value preferably in the Middle East (ME) region.
• Client management, lead and attend design review and progress meetings.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of various categories of projects ranging from highways/expressways to major urban corridors and shared pathways. Design of Intersections and Interchanges.
• Strong knowledge and experience of highway design and modelling using ideally Civil 3D software together with integration into BIM.
• Good knowledge of interface disciplines such as drainage, hydrology, lighting, structures. Ability to communicate and integrate with the relevant designers to find holistic solutions.
• Application of Highway designs guidelines of ME, AASHTO, DMRB and contribute to the development of internal standards.
• Developing and delivering design solutions including applications for Departures and Relaxations from Standards, etc, and ensuring all requisite approvals and consents are secured for projects.
• Proficiency in preparation of comprehensive design reports, drawings, and specifications. Collaborate with drafting and documentation teams to create accurate and detailed technical documentation.
• Responsible for technical checking and design reviews complying to QA/QC procedures.
• Mentoring/Guiding of junior Engineers.
• Extraction of quantity take-off from the software and support to BOQ.
• Should work closely with project managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of designs within larger project scopes. Provide technical support during construction and address any design-related challenges that may arise.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's/Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) from a recognised institution.
• Experience of 10-12 years in Highway Design.
• Proven experience in design for highway/expressway projects in Middle East/USA/UK regions.
• Proficiency in related engineering software such as Civil 3D, MX Road, Infraworks, BIM, Open Roads, etc along with AutoCAD.
• Experience in working on CDE environment (ACC, ProjectWise) is advantage.
• Thorough understanding of International standards, regulations and safety protocols.
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential.

Civil 3D Skills are must and Traffic Management will be added advantage