Senior Highway Engineer: Lead Major Projects in Doha

AECOM; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Doha, Qatar-based AECOM seeks an experienced Senior Engineer - Highways to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex highway infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes design leadership, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient execution across all project stages.

The ideal candidate has strong highway and pavement engineering expertise, proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget in the Middle East region.

Qualifications

• MME registration and active license in good standing.
• Qatar experience required.
• Minimum 12 years of highway engineering experience.
• Experience leading senior‑level highway projects from design through construction.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM platforms.
• Knowledge of construction management, scheduling, and cost estimation.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Familiarity with Middle East construction standards and local regulations.
• Preferred experience with traffic modeling software.
• Preferred knowledge of safety management systems and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highway infrastructure projects including roadway alignment, drainage, and traffic management.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams through all project phases from concept to construction.
• Conduct detailed analyses and feasibility studies for project viability.
• Ensure designs comply with local regs, international standards, and Qatar/Middle East safety codes.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to meet targets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and government agencies for approvals.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and inspections of construction adherence to specs.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM for design and documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, specs, and construction drawings for submittals.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and evolving standards.

Skills

Highway design

Pavement engineering

Traffic engineering

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Traffic modeling

Safety management

Environmental compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

BIM

Job description

Doha, Qatar-based AECOM seeks an experienced Senior Engineer - Highways to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex highway infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes design leadership, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient execution across all project stages.

The ideal candidate has strong highway and pavement engineering expertise, proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget in the Middle East region.