Highway Design Engineer - Roads and Corridors

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd. seeks an experienced Highway Design Engineer for Roads and Corridors in Dubai. You will develop highway geometric designs from concept to detailed design, coordinating with drainage, utilities and BIM teams to deliver regulated infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years in highway or transportation design, familiarity with UAE standards, and proficiency in BIM workflows and design software. The role is full-time in Dubai with regional project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 4-8 years of highway/road design experience.
• Experience with UAE infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience supporting RTA or similar transport authorities is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of highway geometric design and earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop highway geometric designs through concept, preliminary and detailed design stages.
• Prepare horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, cross sections and road corridor models.
• Produce calculations, quantities, design reports and technical notes.
• Create design drawings following BIM, CAD, and document control standards.
• Coordinate layouts with drainage, utilities, traffic, and structural teams.
• Support option studies and value engineering assessments.
• Participate in safety reviews and design risk assessments.
• Respond to design review comments and implement approved changes.

Skills

Highway geometric design

Road corridor modelling

Horizontal alignment design

Vertical alignment design

Pavement layouts

Quantity estimation

BIM workflows

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Dubai Municipality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

Job description

Highway Design Engineer - Roads and Corridors

Role: Highway Design Engineer - Roads and Corridors

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: 4-8 years of highway design experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Highway Design Engineer - Roads and Corridors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on geometric road design, corridor development, multidisciplinary coordination, and preparation of technically accurate transportation infrastructure deliverables. AECOM is hiring an engineer with practical highway design experience to support projects from concept through detailed design while working with regional authority requirements, BIM workflows, and modern road design software.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary: 14000-22000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Highway Design Engineer contributes to the technical development of road and transportation schemes by converting planning requirements, survey information, engineering constraints, and authority standards into coordinated design solutions. The position supports senior engineers while taking ownership of assigned design packages, calculations, drawings, corridor models, quantities, and technical documentation. Accurate coordination with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, lighting, landscape, ITS, and BIM teams is essential to avoiding design conflicts and maintaining efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop highway geometric designs through concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages.
• Prepare horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, cross sections, grading layouts, and road corridor models.
• Produce engineering calculations, quantities, design reports, technical notes, and supporting documentation.
• Generate design drawings in accordance with project BIM, CAD, document control, and presentation standards.
• Interpret survey data and incorporate topographical conditions, existing infrastructure, and physical constraints into proposed highway designs.
• Coordinate highway layouts with drainage, structures, traffic engineering, utilities, lighting, landscape, ITS, and BIM disciplines.
• Support utility coordination by identifying potential clashes and contributing to practical engineering resolutions.
• Assist with option studies and Value Engineering assessments to compare technical, construction, and cost implications.
• Participate in road safety reviews, design risk assessments, and interdisciplinary technical checks.
• Respond to design review comments and incorporate approved changes accurately within project deliverables.
• Support authority submissions and prepare documentation required for review by organizations such as RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and relevant utility authorities.
• Deliver assigned work packages in line with agreed schedules, project budgets, and technical requirements.
• Perform detailed self-checking of drawings, calculations, models, quantities, and reports before formal submission.
• Maintain accurate revision control and ensure current design information is available to the wider project team.
• Participate in client coordination meetings, technical workshops, and project presentations when required.
• Assist construction-stage teams by responding to technical queries, providing design clarifications, and participating in site visits where necessary.
• Apply AECOM quality procedures throughout design development and documentation.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4-8 years of professional experience in highway, road, or transportation infrastructure design.
• Previous involvement in UAE infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience supporting RTA or comparable transport authority projects would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of highway geometric design, grading, road corridor modelling, and earthworks.
• Practical knowledge of pavement layouts, utility interfaces, quantity estimation, and technical reporting.
• Ability to interpret survey information and identify design constraints before they affect later project stages.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO requirements, RTA Road Design Standards, Dubai Municipality requirements, and local utility authority standards.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating design interfaces.
• Strong analytical ability with attention to dimensional accuracy and technical detail.
• Able to organize design tasks effectively and deliver work within established programme requirements.
• Capable of responding constructively to technical reviews and incorporating revisions without compromising design consistency.
• Familiarity with BIM-based design and collaborative digital delivery workflows is desirable.

Skills Set

• Highway geometric design
• Road corridor modelling
• Horizontal alignment design
• Vertical alignment design
• Cross section development
• Earthworks design
• Grading design
• Pavement layouts
• Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• ProjectWise
• Bluebeam
• BIM workflows
• Engineering calculations
• Quantity estimation
• Technical report preparation
• Survey data interpretation
• Utility coordination
• Design clash resolution
• Road safety review
• Design risk assessment
• RTA Road Design Standards
• AASHTO standards
• Dubai Municipality requirements
• DEWA coordination
• Authority submissions
• CAD documentation
• Design quality control
• Revision management
• Multidisciplinary engineering coordination

Why Join Us This role provides a strong platform for highway engineers looking to deepen their design capability while contributing to significant road and transportation projects in Dubai and the wider region. Exposure to advanced corridor modelling, BIM coordination, authority approvals, and multidisciplinary engineering offers valuable technical development. The position also provides a clear path toward more complex design ownership and senior engineering responsibilities as experience grows within the expanding regional infrastructure market.

About the Company AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing engineering, design, planning, program management, and construction management services across transportation, water, buildings, energy, and environmental sectors. Its teams combine technical expertise and digital delivery capabilities to support complex infrastructure projects for public and private clients across the Middle East and international markets.