Principal Engineer - Highways

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Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Client management, lead and attend design review and progress meetings.
3. 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.
4. Strong knowledge and experience of highway design and modelling using ideally Civil 3D software together with integration into BIM.
5. Good knowledge of interface disciplines such as drainage, hydrology, lighting, structures. Ability to communicate and integrate with the relevant designers to find holistic solutions.
6. Application of Highway designs guidelines of ME, AASHTO, DMRB and contribute to the development of internal standards.
7. 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.
8. Proficiency in preparation of comprehensive design reports, drawings, and specifications. Collaborate with drafting and documentation teams to create accurate and detailed technical documentation.
9. Responsible for technical checking and design reviews complying to QA/QC procedures.
10. Mentoring/Guiding of junior Engineers.
11. Extraction of quantity take-off from the software and support to BOQ.
12. 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.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

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

Additional Information

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