Job Title: Principal Engineer – Highways
Company Name: Aecom
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 30-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: J10154703
Job Description / Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Highway Engineer to join our dynamic Dubai Highway Team. The successful candidate will play a key technical and leadership role in the planning, design, and delivery of major highway and road infrastructure projects in the UAE and the wider Middle East region.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams, guide the development of design solutions, ensure technical excellence, and support the growth of our Transportation business by fostering client relationships and mentoring future engineering talent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and delivery of highway and road infrastructure projects, including expressways, urban roads, interchanges, junction improvements, and active mobility corridors.
- 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).
- Review, coordinate, and integrate designs with other disciplines (structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, and environmental teams).
- Act as the technical authority for complex engineering challenges, ensuring designs meet safety, sustainability, and constructability requirements.
- Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, design documents, specifications, and tender documents.
- Engage with clients (such as RTA, ADM, and other regional authorities), attend project meetings, and provide expert technical input.
- Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and quality assurance to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and provide knowledge sharing across the Transportation team.
- Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, presentations, and client relationship management.
Experience Required: 15+ years of relevant experience in highway engineering and design, preferably with exposure to major UAE or GCC infrastructure projects.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Skills Required:
- Chartered / Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- 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.
- Proactive, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
About the Company:
Global infrastructure consulting firm listed in the United States, delivering planning, design, engineering, and programme management for transport, buildings, water, environment, and energy projects. AECOM has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, and Muscat, and has worked on many regional landmarks including metro systems, stadiums, airports, and city scale master plans.
Company Industry: Infrastructure Consulting
Department / Functional Area: Transportation
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Aecom career website.
