Senior Roads Design Engineer - Highways and Interchanges

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Roads Design Engineer for its PMO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on advanced highway engineering, design reviews, pavement engineering, and road safety assessments to support major highway projects.

The ideal candidate has 15 years of roadway design experience with complex interchanges and a recognized Road Safety Auditor qualification. On-site work in Riyadh is required, with a full-time arrangement under Parsons PMO guidance.

Qualifications

• 15 years of roadway design experience, with emphasis on highways and interchanges.
• Experience reviewing complex highway designs and coordinating comments for approvals.
• Proven capability in Road Safety Audits and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed technical reviews of highway and road drawings, specifications, and design reports.
• Review designs at concept and detailed design stages for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with structures, drainage, utilities, traffic and other disciplines to resolve issues.
• Lead or participate in formal Road Safety Audits and document findings.
• Review third-party submissions and prepare coordinated comments for approvals.

Skills

Highway design

Geometric design

Road safety audits

Multidisciplinary coordination

Third-party design review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Senior Roads Design Engineer - Highways and Interchanges Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Roads Design Engineer - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: 15 years of roadway design experience, with emphasis on highways and complex multilevel interchanges - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Roads Design Engineer to join its Project Management Office (PMO) team supporting major highway and infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on advanced highway engineering, technical design reviews, geometric road design, pavement engineering, and road safety assessments. The successful candidate will review road and interchange designs at concept and detailed design stages, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards and effective coordination across infrastructure disciplines. Working within a multidisciplinary PMO environment, the Senior Roads Design Engineer will evaluate third-party design submissions, assess alternative engineering solutions, coordinate technical comments, and support design approvals. A significant responsibility involves leading or participating in formal Road Safety Audits at key project stages, ensuring that safety findings are documented and appropriately addressed in the design. Candidates must have 15 years of relevant roadway design experience, strong technical expertise in complex highway and interchange design, and a recognized Road Safety Auditor certification or equivalent accredited qualification.

Job Details - Country: Saudi Arabia - City: Riyadh - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Highway and Road Design Reviews
  • Conduct detailed technical reviews of highway and road engineering drawings, specifications, and design reports.
  • Review road infrastructure designs at concept and detailed design stages.
  • Assess highway design compliance with applicable local and international engineering standards.
  • Evaluate design interfaces involving structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Identify technical inconsistencies, design risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare clear engineering comments and recommendations to support design development and approvals.
• Geometric Highway and Interchange Design
  • Perform advanced highway engineering assignments involving geometric design and technical analysis.
  • Extract and interpret engineering information from drawings and design documentation.
  • Develop conceptual alternatives for roads, highways, and complex interchanges.
  • Review horizontal and vertical road alignments.
  • Assess roadway cross-sections, ramps, junction layouts, and interchange configurations.
  • Prepare engineering details and technical exhibits for highways and multilevel interchanges.
  • Evaluate proposed geometric designs against applicable standards and project requirements.
  • Support the development of practical and technically sound road infrastructure solutions.
• Pavement Engineering and Design Optimization
  • Prepare and review pavement design calculations.
  • Evaluate pavement structure selection, materials, and design life considerations.
  • Review pavement design proposals for technical compliance and suitability.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize pavement designs while maintaining required performance.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses of alternative road and interchange design options.
  • Provide technically justified recommendations to support engineering and project decisions.
  • Contribute to value engineering initiatives and design optimization activities.
• Road Safety Engineering and Audits
  • Lead or participate in formal Road Safety Audits for highway and urban road projects.
  • Support Road Safety Audits at concept, preliminary design, detailed design, and pre-opening stages.
  • Review road safety-related design elements against applicable standards and recognized practices.
  • Assess the integration of road safety measures within highway and interchange designs.
  • Identify potential road safety risks and recommend appropriate design improvements.
  • Document audit findings clearly and accurately.
  • Coordinate with relevant design teams to ensure Road Safety Audit findings are effectively addressed.
  • Support the incorporation of road safety recommendations into updated engineering designs.
• Third-Party Design and Technical Submittal Reviews
  • Review highway and road design submissions prepared by third-party consultants.
  • Assess supplier drawings and supporting technical documentation.
  • Prepare coordinated technical review comments.
  • Review responses to design comments and support their resolution and closure.
  • Conduct technical bid analyses when required.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders to address outstanding engineering matters.
  • Support timely review and approval of design deliverables.
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination
  • Work closely with engineering teams responsible for structures, drainage, utilities, and traffic.
  • Identify and resolve design interfaces between highway engineering and associated infrastructure systems.
  • Coordinate technical requirements with consultants and project stakeholders.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and coordination discussions.
  • Support the resolution of engineering issues affecting design progress and approvals.
  • Contribute proactively to related engineering activities where practical to improve overall PMO efficiency.
• Technical Advisory and Stakeholder Communication
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations on complex highway and interchange design matters.
  • Explain engineering findings and recommendations to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
  • Provide technical advice on road and highway design risks.
  • Support senior management with engineering assessments when required.
  • Identify potential value engineering and constructability improvements.
  • Communicate technical recommendations clearly to support informed decision-making.
  • Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You 'LL Bring

• Education
  • Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • A master 's degree is desirable.
• Professional Experience
  • 15 years of solid roadway design experience.
  • Extensive experience in highway engineering and complex multilevel interchange design.
  • Proven capability in developing and reviewing geometric road designs.
  • Experience reviewing third-party engineering designs and coordinating technical comments for approval.
  • Demonstrated experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Experience conducting or contributing to formal Road Safety Audits for highway and urban road projects.
• Highway Geometric Design
  • Strong knowledge of horizontal and vertical highway alignments.
  • Experience developing roadway cross-sections and geometric design layouts.
  • Expertise in interchange, ramp, and junction design.
  • Ability to apply relevant local and international highway engineering standards.
  • Strong understanding of technical requirements for complex road infrastructure.
• Pavement Engineering
  • Solid understanding of pavement design principles.
  • Knowledge of pavement structure selection and material considerations.
  • Understanding of pavement design life requirements.
  • Ability to review pavement calculations and technical design proposals.
  • Capability to identify practical pavement design optimization opportunities.
• Road Safety Engineering
  • Good knowledge of road safety engineering principles and applicable standards.
  • Ability to integrate road safety requirements into highway design reviews.
  • Experience identifying road safety risks and recommending design improvements.
  • Demonstrated participation in formal Road Safety Audits.
  • Ability to document audit findings and coordinate their resolution.
• Mandatory Road Safety Audit Qualification
  • Possession of a recognized Road Safety Auditor certification is required.
  • An equivalent nationally or internationally accredited Road Safety Audit qualification is acceptable.
• Technical Coordination and Professional Skills
  • Experience reviewing engineering drawings, design reports, and technical submissions.
  • Ability to coordinate design comments across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Good presentation and communication abilities.
  • Ability to communicate complex engineering matters clearly.
  • Proactive approach to assigned responsibilities and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Willingness to assist related engineering disciplines where practical to support PMO efficiency.

What Desired Skills You 'LL Bring

• Previous experience working in an engineering design consultancy.
• Experience within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or Project Management Office (PMO) environment.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional registration with a recognized engineering body.
• Master 's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Experience managing large engineering tasks or projects.

About the Role

The Senior Roads Design Engineer will contribute to the technical review and coordination of major highway and infrastructure designs within a PMO environment in Riyadh. The position requires substantial experience in highway geometric design, complex multilevel interchanges, pavement engineering, and road safety. The successful candidate will provide technical input throughout design development, assess alternative engineering solutions, review third-party submissions, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design challenges. Formal Road Safety Audits are an important component of the role, requiring the engineer to identify safety risks, document findings, and support the implementation of appropriate design improvements.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides a collaborative professional environment that emphasizes technical expertise, innovation, and continuous development. The company 's leadership approach focuses on valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth. At Parsons, the Senior Roads Design Engineer will have the opportunity to apply specialist highway engineering knowledge to major infrastructure projects while supporting design quality, road safety, and effective project delivery.