Design Engineer Roads and Utilities

About the Role

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer Roads and Utilities to join their team in Dammam, Eastern region. This full-time role involves leading the design and coordination of critical infrastructure works for an airport renovation project, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and project specifications. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in this field.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate continuously with Client representatives regarding project progress and areas of concern.
• Propose in-house Project Management procedures to comply with Contract requirements and Client procedures.
• Establish and maintain specific project procedures for Design/Construction Supervision Management.
• Review road and utility designs, technical studies, calculations, specifications, drawings, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Review road geometry, pavement design, intersections, access arrangements, drainage, traffic management, signage, road markings, and safety barriers.
• Review utility networks, including stormwater, potable water, sewerage, irrigation, fire water, electrical, and telecommunications systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi regulations, aviation requirements, project specifications, and relevant international standards.
• Identify design gaps, utility clashes, and technical interfaces between roads, utilities, buildings, airfield facilities, and other infrastructure packages.
• Coordinate engineering requirements with consultants, designers, internal departments, airport stakeholders, and relevant authorities.
• Review design changes, technical queries, value-engineering proposals, and proposed deviations from approved requirements.
• Provide technical clarification and engineering support to the Project and Construction teams while maintaining the Contractor’s and Supervision Consultant’s contractual responsibilities.
• Review as-built drawings, testing and commissioning records, O&M manuals, and technical handover documentation from an engineering-compliance perspective.
• Maintain technical records, design-review comments, and closure tracking through the applicable document-management system.
• Ensure continued compliance with relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design and coordination of roads, drainage, utilities, and related infrastructure works.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing detailed engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with airport standards, codes, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with architectural, MEP, structural, and construction teams to resolve design interfaces and technical issues.
• Capability to support site inspections, design reviews, and construction activities, providing timely technical solutions.

About Hill International, Inc.

Hill International, Inc. is a global leader in program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, and facilities management services. With over 4,400 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide, Hill International serves clients across various market sectors. The company is recognized by Engineering News-Record magazine as one of the largest program management firms globally. As a GISI Consulting Group company, Hill International is dedicated to protecting client interests and exceeding expectations throughout the construction project lifecycle. More information can be found at *************.

Application Information

This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for the Design Engineer Roads and Utilities role. Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled.