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Principal Highway Design Engineer

Dubai, UAE, ae💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of major highway and road infrastructure projects in the UAE and Middle East, ensuring technical excellence and safety.

Role type

Principal Highway Design Engineer (Senior IC with leadership)

Builds

Expressways, urban roads, interchanges, junction improvements, and active mobility corridors

Domain

Transportation infrastructure (Highways/Roads) in UAE/GCC

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Geometric design, horizontal/vertical alignment, cross-section design, multidisciplinary coordination, technical report writing, feasibility studies, tender document preparation, client relationship management, team mentoring, business development support

Preferred skills

Chartered/Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE), knowledge of regional standards (RTA, DM, ADM), digital delivery tools (OpenRoads, Civil 3D, Infraworks), road safety engineering, sustainable transport solutions

Technologies

OpenRoads, Civil 3D, Infraworks, AASHTO Green Book, DMRB

Responsibilities

Lead design and delivery of highway projects; Provide technical oversight for geometric design and alignments; Review and integrate designs with structures, drainage, utilities, and traffic teams; Act as technical authority for complex engineering challenges; Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, and tender documents; Engage with clients and regional authorities; Mentor junior engineers; Support business development and proposal preparation

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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