Design Engineer - Highways

Company Description

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Job Description

As a Highway Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the design and development of highway and road infrastructure projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to various aspects of the design process, gaining hands-on experience from 3 to 5 years in geometric design, materials selection, traffic analysis, and project documentation

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior engineers in developing highway and road layouts using design software.
• Support the creation of geometric designs while ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Assist in the design of horizontal and vertical alignments under the supervision of experienced engineers.
• Contribute to the development of profiles and cross-sections to meet design specifications.
• Ensure that designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Learn and stay updated on design innovations and industry best practices.
• Support the preparation of detailed design drawings and documentation for construction projects.
• Contribute to the creation of design reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Implement corrective actions based on project feedback and guidance.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, learning from experienced professionals.
• Participate in project meetings, contributing insights and gaining exposure.

Minimum Requirements:

• Mnimum 3 years of experience.
• Proven experience in highway design and traffic engineering.
• Proficiency in relevant design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10117430

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH