Senior Engineer - Roads & Highways

About the Job

Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Lead the development of detailed highway designs, drawings, and technical reports in accordance with ME standards and client specifications.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of deliverables that meet internal quality assurance and client expectations.
• Provide technical oversight and support to junior engineers and technicians.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical governance across the Roads & Highways portfolio.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with ME project managers and technical leads to align design outputs with project goals and timelines.
• Support resource planning, forecasting, and project reviews within the GCC India team.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to WSP’s Business Management System, including Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Information Security protocols.
• Participate in internal audits and implement corrective actions where required.
• Promote Safety by Design principles across all deliverables.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a key technical interface between GCC India and ME Roads & Highways teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Represent GCC India in technical meetings and contribute to knowledge-sharing forums.

Team Development

• Mentor junior staff and support their progression toward professional accreditation.
• Share technical expertise and promote a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Identify training needs and support upskilling initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

Education & Accreditation

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (e.g., ICE, CIHT) or actively working toward accreditation.

Experience

• 7 - 10 years of experience in highway design and project delivery, including at least 3 - 5 years supporting ME projects (onshore or offshore).
• Proven track record in managing technical aspects of large-scale highway projects.
• Familiarity with ME design standards and relevant software tools (e.g., Civil 3D, ACC, Blue BIM).

Core Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in highway engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members.
• Effective time management and organizational capabilities.
• Ethical, proactive, and adaptable mindset.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to the Middle East for short-term project coordination (typically every 6 months for up to 2 weeks).
• Comfortable working across cultures and multidisciplinary teams.
• Alignment with WSP’s Vision, Values, and ME GCC culture.

BGV: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.