Principal Highway Engineer
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About the Role
AECOM seeks a highly experienced Principal Highway Engineer to lead the design and delivery of major highway and road infrastructure projects in Dubai and the Middle East. The role requires 15+ years of experience, chartered engineer status, and expertise in geometric design and regional standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of highway and road infrastructure projects including expressways, urban roads, interchanges, and junction improvements.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for geometric design, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, and associated highway elements.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred)
- 15+ years of relevant experience in highway engineering and design
- Chartered / Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) strongly preferred
- Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams in highway infrastructure projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of regional authority standards (RTA, DM, ADM) and international highway design codes (AASHTO, DMRB)
- Strong understanding of road safety engineering, sustainable transport solutions, and digital delivery tools (OpenRoads, Civil 3D, Infraworks)
- Excellent technical report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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Job Description
- We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Highway Engineer to join our dynamic Dubai Highway Team.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Additional Information
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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