SME - Senior Road Expert Highways Design

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons are looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Highways Design SME to join their team! The Senior Highways Design Subject Matter Expert (SME) will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor across multiple highway and road infrastructure projects and design stages. The primary objective is to provide independent, senior-level highway engineering expertise to ensure that all highway designs are: Technically robust and compliant with applicable standards Safe, constructible, and well-coordinated with other disciplines Delivered efficiently to support approvals, construction, and overall program objectives What You'll Be Doing; - Act as the Client’s Highways Design Subject Matter Expert and technical authority on highway and road design. - Provide expert advice on highway design principles, standards, and international best practice. - Support the development, interpretation, and application of: - Highway design criteria - Typical sections and standard details - Basis of Design and technical guidance documents - Review and advise on design departures, exceptions, and non-standard solutions, ensuring risks are clearly identified and managed. - Undertake detailed technical review of highway design deliverables at all project stages, including: - Feasibility studies and Traffic Impact Studies - Concept, preliminary, detailed, and Issued for Construction (IFC) designs - Review and provide guidance on: Horizontal and vertical alignments, road hierarchy and cross-sections, Junctions, interchanges, and roundabouts,Traffic signs and road markings, Pavement design (flexible and rigid), Road drainage, Road safety and roadside features - Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia standards (e.g. CFP, SHC, MOT, MoMRA, SBC) - Approved international standards (e.g. AASHTO, DMRB, where applicable) - Support Safety in Design processes and road safety reviews, contributing to risk assessments and mitigation strategies. - Provide technical input to resolve interfaces between highway design and Traffic and transport planning, Utilities and drainage, Structures and bridges, Public realm and landscape, Construction staging and temporary traffic management - Identify design risks related to safety, constructability, cost, and program, and recommend practical mitigation measures. - Facilitate coordinated, integrated design solutions across disciplines. - Support the Client in technical engagement with: - Government authorities and approval agencies - Plot developers and delivery partners - Design consultants and contractors - Attend technical meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions as required. - Assist in preparing and responding to authority comments and design submission queries. - Provide technical oversight and challenge to highway design consultants and contractors where required. - Attend site as necessary to support construction-related design queries and verify design intent. - Support the Client with: Technical inputs to RFPs and scopes of work, Technical evaluation of tenders, where requested, Resolution of design-related RFIs and construction queries - Support value engineering and design optimization initiatives to improve safety, performance, cost, and program. - Share international best practice, lessons learned, and innovative design solutions with the Client’s teams. - Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to Client staff involved in highways and infrastructure projects. - Support continuous improvement of highway design standards, procedures, and design review processes. What You'll Bring; - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred. - At least 15 years of professional experience in highway and road design. - Minimum 5 years’ experience on projects in the Middle East (KSA experience strongly preferred). - Proven experience on major infrastructure and master-planned developments. - Demonstrated technical expertise in: - Highway geometric design - Pavement engineering - Road drainage design - Junction and interchange design - Value engineering and design optimization - Road safety and roadside design - Experience working with approving authorities and regulatory bodies in KSA or the wider Middle East. - Proficient working knowledge of highways design and associated software tools, such as: - AutoCAD - Civil 3D - BIM platforms - AutoTURN or equivalent swept path analysis tools Desired Skills; - Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional engineering registration. - More than 10 years’ experi

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred. At least 15 years of professional experience in highway and road design. Minimum 5 years’ experience on projects in the Middle East (KSA experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated technical expertise in highway geometric design, pavement engineering, road drainage design, junction and interchange design, value engineering and design optimization, and road safety/roadside design. Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM platforms, and AutoTURN or equivalent swept path analysis tools. Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional engineering registration is desirable.

Act as the Client’s Highways Design Subject Matter Expert and technical authority on highway and road design. Provide expert advice on highway design principles, standards, and international best practice. Review and advise on design departures, exceptions, and non-standard solutions. Undertake detailed technical review of highway design deliverables across feasibility, concept, preliminary, detailed, and IFC designs. Review and guide on horizontal/vertical alignments, road hierarchy and cross-sections, junctions, interchanges, roundabouts, traffic signs/road markings, pavement design, road drainage, and road safety. Ensure compliance with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia standards and approved international standards. Support Safety in Design, interfaces with Traffic/Transport planning, Utilities, Structures, Construction staging, and temporary traffic management. Identify design risks and mitigation measures; facilitate integrated design solutions; engage with government authorities, plot developers, design consultants, and contractors. Provide mentoring to Client staff, contribute to design standards improvement, and support value engineering and design optimization.