Senior Engineer - Roads
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About the Role
AECOM seeks a Senior Engineer - Roads to lead the design and delivery of complex road infrastructure projects in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing large-scale urban master plan projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with local standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate comprehensive engineering design on large scale urban master plan projects
- Direct the integration of road infrastructure with high rise development and complex urban systems
- Manage design packages on complex highway schemes and urban transportation networks
- Conduct comprehensive road design and drainage modeling
- Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams integrating outputs from structures, environmental, utilities, and high rise development disciplines
- Work directly with clients, government authorities, and stakeholders providing technical guidance through design phases and statutory approval processes
- Ensure compliance with local road design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements applicable in Saudi Arabia
- Mentor and support junior and mid level engineers
- Analyze complex project requirements and constraints making decisive recommendations
- Prepare comprehensive contract documents and technical specifications for project delivery
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Minimum 12 years of post graduation professional experience in civil engineering, road design, and major infrastructure projects
- Proven track record of leading large scale urban master plan projects with integrated high rise and complex infrastructure components
- Demonstrated expertise in general road design, drainage modeling, and urban transportation networks
- Extensive experience managing multiphase projects from concept through construction completion and contract administration
- Advanced proficiency in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong command of project management principles including budget control, schedule management, and resource allocation
- Proven experience preparing comprehensive contract documents and technical specifications for large scale infrastructure delivery
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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Job Description
- We're seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Engineer Roads to join our dynamic infrastructure team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the design and delivery of complex, high impact road infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate comprehensive engineering design on large scale urban master plan projects
- Direct the integration of road infrastructure with high rise development and complex urban systems
- Manage design packages on complex highway schemes and urban transportation networks
- Conduct comprehensive road design and drainage modeling
- Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams
- Work directly with clients, government authorities, and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with local road design standards and regulatory requirements
- Mentor and support junior and mid level engineers
- Analyze complex project requirements and constraints
- Prepare comprehensive contract documents and technical specifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Minimum 12 years of post graduation professional experience in civil engineering, road design, and major infrastructure projects
- Proven track record of leading large scale urban master plan projects with integrated high rise and complex infrastructure components
- Demonstrated expertise in general road design, drainage modeling, and urban transportation networks
- Extensive experience managing multiphase projects from concept through construction completion and contract administration
- Advanced proficiency in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong command of project management principles
- Proven experience preparing comprehensive contract documents and technical specifications
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced working knowledge of international road design standards
- Extensive experience with statutory planning and design approval processes
- Demonstrated expertise in Middle Eastern infrastructure projects
- In depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian road standards and regulations
- Proficiency with advanced design software and modeling tools
- Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
- Proven track record of mentoring and developing senior level engineers
- Experience in sustainable and innovative infrastructure design solutions
- Understanding of extreme climate considerations and resilience in infrastructure design
- Experience integrating high rise development with ground level transportation and utility infrastructure
Domain Expertise
- Large scale urban master planning and integrated infrastructure delivery
- Road infrastructure and highway engineering within urban contexts
- Drainage design and stormwater management in complex urban environments
- Traffic engineering and transportation planning principles
- Geotechnical considerations in road and high rise development design
- Construction methodology, contract administration, and project controls
- Multidisciplinary coordination and integration of high rise development with infrastructure systems
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