About the Role:
In a world of possibilities, imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Roads Design Engineer to join our team, focusing on major highways and infrastructure projects in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to our Project Management Office (PMO) and offers you the chance to unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Completes a variety of assignments, including in-depth reviews of road and highway drawings, specifications, and design reports at both concept and detailed design stages, with particular emphasis on interfaces with structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, and other disciplines.
- Performs advanced highway engineering tasks, including extraction and interpretation of engineering information from drawings, development of conceptual design alternatives, and preparation of engineering details and exhibits for highways and multilevel interchanges.
- Conducts cost–benefit analyses of alternative road and interchange design options and provides clear, well-justified recommendations to support decision-making.
- Prepares and reviews pavement design calculations and road safety–related design elements, ensuring full compliance with applicable standards and best practices.
- Reviews third-party design submissions, supplier drawings, and technical documents, and prepares coordinated technical comments and technical bid analyses, as required.
- Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to resolve design issues, address and close comments, and support timely design approvals.
- Prepares and delivers presentations on complex road and interchange design matters to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
- May act in an advisory capacity to senior management on road and highway engineering matters, including design risks, value engineering opportunities, and constructability considerations.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
- Leads and/or participates in formal Road Safety Audits at key project stages (concept, preliminary design, detailed design, and pre‑opening), ensuring audit findings are documented and effectively addressed within the design.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s Degree is desirable.
- 15 years of solid roadway design experience, particularly in Highway and complex multilevel interchange designs.
- Proven capability in developing geometric road designs, including horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, interchanges, ramps, and junction layouts in accordance with international and local standards.
- Solid understanding of pavement design principles, including pavement structure selection, materials, and design life considerations, with the ability to review and optimize pavement designs.
- Good knowledge of road safety engineering principles, including application of road safety standards and integration of safety measures within the design.
- Experience in reviewing third party designs and coordinating comments for approval.
- Experience working within a multi-discipline team environment.
- Proactive approach to own activities and assisting in other disciplines to support overall PMO efficiency.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting or contributing to formal Road Safety Audits for highway and urban road projects.
- Possession of a recognized Road Safety Auditor certification (or equivalent nationally/internationally accredited qualification) is required.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Previous experience working in a design consultancy and/or PMC/PMO.
- Chartered (or similar) status with an industry-recognized engineering body.
- Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Experience managing large tasks and/or projects.
Benefits:
- The company values diversity and is committed to equality in employment at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
- Comprehensive benefits aiming to support employee wellbeing and encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.
