Senior Engineer - Roads📣 Job Ad

About the Role

AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Roads to join its team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading the design and delivery of road infrastructure projects that will shape the region's transportation landscape. The position requires a strategic thinker with experience in large-scale urban master plan projects and a focus on innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate comprehensive engineering design for large-scale urban master plan projects, managing road infrastructure components from feasibility studies through construction support and contract administration.
• Direct the integration of road infrastructure with high-rise development and complex urban systems, ensuring coordination across all project phases.
• Manage design packages on complex highway schemes and urban transportation networks, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.
• Conduct road design and drainage modeling, applying technical expertise to solve engineering problems in dense urban environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, integrating outputs from structures, environmental, utilities, and high-rise development disciplines.
• Work with clients, government authorities, and stakeholders, providing technical guidance through design phases and statutory approval processes specific to Saudi Arabian regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local road design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering continuous learning within the team.
• Analyze complex project requirements and constraints, making recommendations that balance innovation with practical feasibility in large-scale urban contexts.
• Prepare contract documents and technical specifications for project delivery on major infrastructure programs.
• Maintain transparent communication with all project stakeholders regarding technical decisions and project progress.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (BSc, BEng, MEng, or MSc).
• A minimum of 12 years of post-graduation professional experience in civil engineering, road design, and major infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale urban master plan projects with integrated high-rise and complex infrastructure components.
• Demonstrated expertise in general road design, drainage modeling, and urban transportation networks.
• Extensive experience managing multiphase projects from concept through construction completion and contract administration.
• Advanced proficiency in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams (structures, environmental, utilities, high-rise development) and integrating diverse technical inputs.
• Strong command of project management principles, including budget control, schedule management, and resource allocation on complex programs.
• Proven experience preparing comprehensive contract documents and technical specifications for large-scale infrastructure delivery.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail in complex urban environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team environments while exercising independent decision-making on technical matters.

Required Skills

• Road Design
• Drainage Modeling
• Urban Transportation Networks
• Project Management
• Budget Control
• Schedule Management
• Resource Allocation
• Contract Documents Preparation
• Technical Specifications
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork
• Independent Decision-Making
• Urban Master Planning
• Highway Engineering
• Traffic Engineering
• Transportation Planning
• Geotechnical Considerations
• Construction Methodology
• Contract Administration
• Project Controls
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• High-rise Development Integration
• Sustainable Infrastructure Design
• Resilient Infrastructure Design

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AECOM is committed to delivering a better world and fosters a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community, offering opportunities for career advancement.