Chief Engineer - Roads Design

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking initiative as a Chief Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the road network of a vibrant city. This position involves monitoring and analyzing pavement conditions, implementing innovative strategies, and ensuring quality standards for road projects. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the development of technical specifications and long-term plans that shape the future of urban transport. If you are a resourceful problem-solver with a passion for civil engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in road and transport engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pavement management system and analyze road conditions.
• Conduct field visits to assess pavement defects and develop strategies.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Quality Standards Development

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Statistical Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Pavement Management Software

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Section: Planning & Design

Department: Roads

Agency/Sector: Traffic and Roads Agency

Responsibilities

1. Monitor and operate pavement management system to provide necessary information to achieve department objectives.
2. Implement programs to compile data on pavement conditions and conduct necessary analysis of the road network of Dubai.
3. Analyze collected data related to pavement conditions, readability, skid resistance, FWD, and generate required reports and recommendations.
4. Conduct field visits on road pavement projects to monitor pavement defects and problems.
5. Program projects and prepare short-term and long-term plans for the road department's requirements.
6. Conduct studies to enhance road network performance and develop maintenance strategies for Dubai.
7. Develop technical standards and specifications for road pavements.
8. Review designs of road pavement layers for new projects and report findings to management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

Skills

• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Flexible team player capable of effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
• Proven ability to develop quality standards, testing procedures, and inspection reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in various software applications.
• Strong analytical skills for improving work processes.
• Innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Resourceful team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Good knowledge of statistical methods and their applications.

Additional Information

• Job Category: Road and Transport Engineering
• Advertiser: Roads and Transport Authority
• Department: Roads
• Educational Level: Bachelor's
• Nationality: All nationalities, with priority for UAE nationals
• Salary: Unspecified
• Schedule: Full-time
• Posting Date: 27/02/2025
• Unposting Date: 29/03/2025