Senior Roads Design Engineer

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Roads Design Engineer to lead highway design work within a PMO framework on major infrastructure projects in the KSA capital. You will review, develop, and optimize complex highway and interchange designs while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires extensive experience in geometric design and road safety, with a focus on delivering safe, constructible solutions and strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15 years of solid roadway design experience with emphasis on highways and interchanges.
• Ability to develop geometric road designs including alignments and junction layouts.
• Solid pavement design knowledge and road safety engineering principles.
• Experience coordinating with multi-discipline teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record in road safety audits and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Reviews road/highway drawings, specifications and designs at concept and detailed stages.
• Performs advanced highway engineering tasks and develops design alternatives.
• Conducts cost-benefit analyses and supports decision-making with technical justifications.
• Prepares pavement design calculations and safety-related design elements.
• Coordinates with teams, resolves design issues, and supports approvals.
• Delivers presentations on complex design matters to stakeholders.
• Leads or participates in formal Road Safety Audits at key project stages.

Skills

Highway design

Road safety engineering

Geometric design

Multi-discipline teamwork

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Roads Design Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work within a PMO working on major highways / infrastructure projects in the KSA Capital, Riyadh City.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Completes a variety of assignments, including in-depth reviews of road and highway drawings, specifications, and design reports at concept and detailed design stages, with particular emphasis on interfaces with structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, and other disciplines.
• Performs advanced highway engineering tasks, including extraction and interpretation of engineering information from drawings, development of conceptual design alternatives, and preparation of engineering details and exhibits for highways and multilevel interchanges.
• Conducts cost-benefit analyses of alternative road and interchange design options and provides clear, well-justified recommendations to support decision-making.
• Prepares and reviews pavement design calculations and road safety-related design elements, ensuring full compliance with applicable standards and best practices.
• Reviews third-party design submissions, supplier drawings, and technical documents, and prepares coordinated technical comments and technical bid analyses, as required.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to resolve design issues, address and close comments, and support timely design approvals.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on complex road and interchange design matters to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• May act in an advisory capacity to senior management on road and highway engineering matters, including design risks, value engineering opportunities, and constructability considerations.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Leads and/or participates in formal Road Safety Audits at key project stages (concept, preliminary design, detailed design, and pre-opening), and ensures audit findings are clearly documented and effectively addressed within the design.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Master's Degree desirable.
• 15 years of solid roadway design experience with particular emphasis on Highway and complex multilevel interchange designs.
• Proven capability in developing geometric road designs, including horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, interchanges, ramps, and junction layouts in accordance with international and local standards.
• Solid understanding of pavement design principles, including pavement structure selection, materials, and design life considerations, with the ability to review and optimize pavement designs.
• Good knowledge of road safety engineering principles, including application of road safety standards and integration of safety measures within the design.
• Experience in reviewing third party designs and coordinating comments for approval
• Experience of working within a multi-discipline team environment
• Proactive approach to own activities and helping in other disciplines, as far as practically possible, to assist in PMO overall efficiency
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting or contributing to formal Road Safety Audits for highway and urban road projects.
• Possession of a recognized Road Safety Auditor certification (or equivalent nationally/internationally accredited Road Safety Audit qualification) is required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Previous experience of working in a design consultancy and/or PMC/PMO
• Chartered (or similar) status with an industry recognized engineering body
• Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Experience managing large tasks and/or projects

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!