Senior Road Engineer

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Technical Road Engineer to lead roadway design and technical deliverables for major infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with project requirements and standards, and provide technical support during design and construction stages.

The ideal candidate offers 10–15 years of road/highway experience, strong leadership, proficiency in AutoCAD, Navisworks and ACC, and excellent coordination with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 10–15 years of experience in road/highway engineering projects.
• Experience in contractor organizations and large-scale infra projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across road and highway design on multiple projects.
• Review and approve roadway geometric design, alignments, profiles, cross-sections, grading and pavement designs.
• Coordinate submissions with authorities and manage design progress for timely delivery.
• Support design calculations, reports, drawings and submissions; ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Coordinate with drainage, utilities, traffic, structural and geotechnical disciplines; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Construction support

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: Senior Technical Road Engineer

Reporting To: Technical Manager / Engineering Manager

Joining Availability: Immediately

Job Summary:

The Senior Technical Road Engineer is responsible for leading and reviewing roadway engineering design and technical deliverables for infrastructure and transportation projects. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable standards, and providing technical support during design and construction stages.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Technical Leadership

• Lead road and highway engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Review and approve roadway geometric design, alignments, profiles, cross-sections, grading, and pavement designs.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and authority requirements.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering issues during design and construction.

2.Design & Technical Management

• Review engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and design submissions.
• Support value engineering and design optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate technical submissions and authority approvals.
• Monitor design progress and support timely project delivery.

3.Professional Design Responsibilities

• Review Highway and roadway geometric design.
• Review Pavement design and rehabilitation.
• Intersections and interchange design.
• Review Road drainage integration and grading design.
• Review Traffic management, road markings, and signage coordination.
• Review Utility corridor coordination and conflict resolution.

4.Construction Support

• Review shop drawings, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements and project standards.
• Support project handover and close-out activities.

5.Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with drainage, utilities, traffic, structural, and geotechnical disciplines.
• Attend technical meetings with clients, consultants, and authorities.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in road and highway engineering projects.
• Experience in contractor organizations and large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.

Software Skills:

• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Skills:

• Road geometric design review.
• Pavement design review and coordination.
• Grading and earthworks coordination.
• Quantity take-off and quantity verification.
• BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Technical report preparation and engineering documentation.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, MOT, Saudi Codes, and international road design standards.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in highways, urban roads, interchanges, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.