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Job Description
The Principal Engineer - Highways will work on mega projects, manage and coordinate with different disciplines on the daily design activities and present the design updates weekly to the Client.
- Preparation of all design stages of road geometry, signing and marking, ancillary works of major urban and inter-urban road projects, incorporating tunnels, sophisticated grade separation interchanges, and service roads, investigation of alternatives, route selection and preparation of the main items of bill quantities.
- Assigning work to junior engineers, supervising work, acquiring Road Design approvals.
- Coordination with local authorities for Road geometry, TIS/TMP approvals.
- Responsible for the submission, discussion and follow up with local authorities for approvals and permits in coordination with department local authority Engineer.
- Work coactively with the design team, collaborate closely with sub-consultants and liaising with clients ensuring their satisfaction.
- Responsible for acquiring Road Design approvals, work closely with TIS/TMP consultant in obtaining approval from the concerned authorities.
- Provide design support during the construction stage.
- Leads a highway team, leads the highway design work, and coordinates with other design disciplines.
- Coordinates and communicates with the client.
- Performs interdisciplinary reviews and provides coordinating data to ensure a compatible design.
- Understands and applies company commonly used design standards and methods.
- Prepares manpower estimates.
- Design of grade-separated interchanges and complex interchanges.
- Design of junctions of roundabouts and signalized junctions both horizontally and vertically, and the development of site grading.
- Design the Roads in 3D environment.
- Design of road cross-sections and generating earthwork quantities from the 3D model.
- Pavement design and pavement design reports.
- Be able to prepare the required presentations to client using PowerPoint or any other applicable software.
- Reviews supplier data as required.
- Reads supplier manufacturer drawings.
- Completes additional duties as assigned.
- Operate to the Quality Assurance system, quality control and document management in line with current policy
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in roads and highway engineering for linear and land development projects, with a proven track record in leading and delivering complex projects in UAE.
- Approved status with ADM, ITC, DMT, RTA and KSA authorities is preferred.
- Expertise in relevant design software and tools (AutoCAD Civil3D, Infraworks 360, etc.).
- Excellent knowledge of cloud platforms like ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory standards and industry best practices with KSA and UAE.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage resources effectively
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
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