Senior Traffic and Detour Engineer (Mega Civil Project)

About the Role

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture is seeking a Senior Traffic and Detour Engineer to join its Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is within the Infrastructure Division and focuses on Civil Engineering and Transportation projects, specifically those involving roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels in urban environments. The successful candidate will coordinate all technical aspects related to detours, temporary traffic measures, intra-site traffic management, and man-machine interfaces throughout the worksite.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical control over all traffic management proposals during construction and for the final state of highway schemes.
• Coordinate with other discipline specialists and quality control personnel.
• Resolve design issues or coordinate them with home office support.
• Offer technical advice on design changes.
• Oversee and coordinate the review of the Contractor’s technical submissions, shop drawings, materials, and design submissions.
• Conduct final review of all Contractor’s drawings, schedules, or material submittals to ensure compliance with project design concepts.
• Assess and provide technical reports on Value Engineering proposals.
• Coordinate with other supervision services teams.
• Act as the point of contact between the traffic department and the HSE Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transport or Traffic Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Over 15 years of experience in mega construction projects, with a focus on onsite traffic management, primarily as a Consultant. Candidates with exclusive contractor experience will not be considered.
• Experience in at least one or more road projects is required. Candidates without clear road experience will not be considered.
• Understanding of construction, design, and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in report writing.
• Strong social skills and teamwork capabilities.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Autonomy and flexibility.
• Technical rigor.

Additional Requirements

• For non-Saudi candidates, a transferable Iqama is required.
• Must be based in Riyadh.
• Valid SCE membership is mandatory.

Work Environment

This role offers the opportunity to work in a multinational environment firm within the Infrastructure Division, contributing to significant projects in Riyadh. The position is full-time, and salary details will be discussed during the interview process.