Principal Highway Design Engineer

Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Highway Engineer to join our dynamic Dubai HighwayTeam. The successful candidate will play a key technical and leadership role in the planning, design, and delivery of major highway and road infrastructure projects in the UAE and the wider Middle East region. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, guide the development of design solutions, ensure technical excellence, and support the growth of our Transportation business by fostering client relationships and mentoring future engineering talent. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of highway and road infrastructure projects, including expressways, urban roads, interchanges, junction improvements, and active mobility corridors. Provide technical leadership and oversight for geometric design, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, and associated highway elements in accordance with UAE and international standards (AASHTO, DM, RTA, AASHTO Green Book). Review, coordinate, and integrate designs with other disciplines (structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, and environmental teams). Act as the technical authority for complex engineering challenges, ensuring designs meet safety, sustainability, and constructability requirements. Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, design documents, specifications, and tender documents. Engage with clients (such as RTA, ADM, and other regional authorities), attend project meetings, and provide expert technical input. Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance to deliver projects on time and within budget. Mentor and develop junior engineers and provide knowledge sharing across the Transportation team. Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, presentations, and client relationship management. Additional Information

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred). 15+ years of relevant experience in highway engineering and design, preferably with exposure to major UAE or GCC infrastructure projects. Chartered / Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) is strongly preferred. Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of highway and road infrastructure projects. Comprehensive knowledge of regional authority standards (RTA, DM, ADM) and international highway design codes (AASHTO, DMRB, etc.). Strong understanding of road safety engineering, sustainable transport solutions, and digital delivery tools (OpenRoads, Civil 3D, Infraworks, etc.). Excellent technical report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Lead the design and delivery of highway and road infrastructure projects, including expressways, urban roads, interchanges, junction improvements, and active mobility corridors. Provide technical leadership and oversight for geometric design, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, and associated highway elements in accordance with UAE and international standards (AASHTO, DM, RTA, AASHTO Green Book). Review, coordinate, and integrate designs with other disciplines (structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, and environmental teams). Act as the technical authority for complex engineering challenges, ensuring designs meet safety, sustainability, and constructability requirements. Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, design documents, specifications, and tender documents. Engage with clients (such as RTA, ADM, and other regional authorities), attend project meetings, and provide expert technical input. Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance to deliver projects on time and within budget. Mentor and develop junior engineers and provide knowledge sharing across the Transportation team. Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, presentations, and client relationship management.