Design Engineer Building Architect

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design of RTA infrastructure projects, including roads and utilities. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in the UAE and a degree in civil engineering.

The role involves ensuring compliance with local authority regulations and mentoring junior engineers. Comprehensive benefits are offered, reflecting AECOM's commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the UAE.
• Knowledge of local authority procedures, standards, and regulations in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design development of RTA infrastructure projects.
• Review and coordinate design deliverables at various stages.
• Ensure compliance with RTA and Dubai Authority requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers to ensure quality design deliverables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical design

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Lead and manage the design development of RTA infrastructure projects including roads, interchanges, utilities, drainage, structures, and associated works in accordance with RTA standards and guidelines.
• Review, coordinate, and approve design deliverables at various stages including concept, preliminary, detailed, and IFC designs.
• Ensure all designs comply with RTA manuals, Dubai Authority requirements (DM, DEWA, Etisalat, Du), and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities including highways, traffic, structures, drainage, utilities, lighting, ITS, and landscaping.
• Review and provide technical input on design calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and cost estimates.
• Manage design interfaces between roadworks, utilities, structures, and existing infrastructure to eliminate clashes and design conflicts.
• Review and respond to RTA design review comments, ensuring timely incorporation and closure.
• Liaise directly with RTA Engineering, Traffic, and Safety departments during design development and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with road safety audit requirements, traffic staging, and temporary traffic management design.
• Support preparation and review of authority submissions, NOCs, and permits related to RTA projects.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, technical workshops, and value engineering sessions.
• Identify design risks and propose innovative, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.
• Provide technical support during tender stage, including responding to queries, addenda, and clarifications.
• Support construction teams by reviewing RFIs, design changes, and technical queries during execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure design deliverables meet quality, schedule, and RTA approval timelines.
• Ensure proper document control and adherence to the project Design Management Plan and QA/QC procedures.
• Contribute to preparation of as-built drawings and design closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the UAE
• Knowledge with the local authority procedure, standards and regulations in UAE is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• BEng or MEng in Civil engineering

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.