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Principal Engineer - Highways
Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Lead design and delivery of major highway projects in UAE, overseeing technical and team aspects.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Office Full-Time
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
highway design
geometric design
design coordination
project planning
client liaison
report prep
Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Engage with clients (such as RTA, ADM, and other regional authorities), attend project meetings, and provide expert technical input.
Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, design documents, specifications, and tender documents.
Lead the design and delivery of highway and road infrastructure projects, including expressways, urban roads, interchanges, junction improvements, and active mobility corridors.
Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, presentations, and client relationship management.
Review, coordinate, and integrate designs with other disciplines (structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, and environmental teams).
Mentor and develop junior engineers and provide knowledge sharing across the Transportation team.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for geometric design, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, and associated highway elements in accordance with UAE and international standards (AASHTO, DM, RTA, AASHTO Green Book).
Act as the technical authority for complex engineering challenges, ensuring designs meet safety, sustainability, and constructability requirements.
What you bring
civil engineering
chartered engineer
15+ years
team leadership
civil 3d
stakeholder management
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Chartered / Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Proactive, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
15+ years of relevant experience in highway engineering and design, preferably with exposure to major UAE or GCC infrastructure projects.
Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of highway and road infrastructure projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of regional authority standards (RTA, DM, ADM) and international highway design codes (AASHTO, DMRB, etc.).
Strong understanding of road safety engineering, sustainable transport solutions, and digital delivery tools (OpenRoads, Civil 3D, Infraworks, etc.).
Excellent technical report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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