Principal Road and Highways Engineer

Zutari, Co-creating an Engineered Impact

About The Role

Professionally Registered Civil Engineer

Transport & Infrastructure

Dubai

What We Look For

• At Zutari, we hire talented professionals who:
• Demonstrate technical excellence and passion for solving real-world problems.
• Bring a positive mindset, integrity, and a sense of urgency.
• Are collaborative, proactive, and dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
• Embrace innovation, continuous improvement, and cultural fit within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of road and highway engineers (line management, performance reviews, workload balancing, technical upskilling).
• Deliver high-quality geometric road and highway designs in 3D (Level of Detail ≥300), using tools such as OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, QGIS, and Google Earth.
• Perform advanced design analysis including:
• + Vehicle tracking and turning paths,
• + Sight distance assessments,
• + Operational speed modelling,
• + Aquaplaning and safety assessments,
• + Geometry-based vehicle performance evaluations.
• Apply Safe Systems design principles to ensure innovative, safe, and sustainable transport solutions.
• Lead the preparation and review of design deliverables, and ensure compliance with UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia roadway design standards.
• Support BIM workflows and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Middle East to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Help grow the team’s design capability through coaching and hands-on guidance.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional registration with a recognized engineering council (e.g., UAE Society of Engineers, PE, CEng, or equivalent). ECSA registration is accepted for South African nationals.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in road/highway geometric design and infrastructure development.
• Strong command of OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, and/or other leading 3D modelling software.
• Experience working with GCC highway design standards (UAE, Qatar, KSA) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, project coordination, and client engagement skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with high professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and deliver under pressure.
• RTA approval status is preferred.
• We believe that a diverse work force is key to our business success.
• We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
• We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.
• In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups.