Highway Design Engineer - Road & Transportation

Assystem; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is looking for a Highway Design Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to work on highway geometry design, detailed project reports, and design coordination in Chennai, India. The ideal candidate will have a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering and experience in highway design software like AutoCAD Civil 3D. This role offers the chance to work with clients such as the National Highways Authority of India, ensuring compliance with IRC standards while promoting diversity and innovative solutions within the company.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in highway design.
• Experience with Indian Roads Congress standards and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highway geometries.
• Prepare detailed project reports for highway projects.
• Coordinate design phases with different engineering teams.
• Lead preparation of DPR and conduct feasibility studies.
• Review survey data and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Highway geometric design

Interchanges & junction design

Corridor modeling

Quantity estimation and BOQ preparation

Drainage and grading design

Understanding of pavement basics

AutoCAD Civil 3D / Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Excel and design calculation tools

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

M.Tech in Transportation Engineering

Job description

Job Description – Highway Design Engineer (3 to 5 Years)

Design and develop highway geometries, prepare detailed project reports, coordinate design phases, and support tender documentation for highway projects.

Highway Geometry Design

• Prepare horizontal and vertical alignment designs for highways, expressways, and urban roads.
• Design cross sections, super elevation, widening, and junction layouts.
• Ensure designs comply with Indian Roads Congress standards and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways guidelines.

Detailed Project Reports (DPR)

• Lead preparation of DPR for highway projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, alignment studies, and route selection.
• Review survey data including topographic survey, traffic data, and geotechnical reports.

Design Coordination

• Coordinate with bridge, drainage, traffic, pavement, and utility engineers.
• Ensure proper integration of highway alignment with structures and drainage.

Software-Based Design

• Use highway design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, MX Road, and AutoCAD.

Design Review & Quality Control

• Review drawings, reports, and calculations prepared by team members.
• Ensure compliance with IRC standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.

Client & Authority Coordination

• Coordinate with clients such as National Highways Authority of India and State PWD departments, along with consultants and EPC contractors.

Tender & Bid Support

• Assist in technical proposals, bid documents, and design reports.
• Provide design inputs during pre-bid and project planning stages.

Technical Skills

• Highway geometric design
• Interchanges & junction design
• Corridor modeling
• Quantity estimation and BOQ preparation
• Drainage and grading design
• Understanding of pavement basics

Software Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D / Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• AutoCAD
• Excel and design calculation tools

Knowledge of Standards

• Indian Roads Congress codes (IRC) and other international codes
• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways specifications
• Highway safety standards
• Leadership responsibilities: designing and leading draft teams, guiding on design methodology, and reviewing and approving highway design drawings.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• M.Tech in Transportation Engineering (preferred)

Additional Information

3-5 years experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.