Job description

Egis, an international engineering, architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services organization operating in 100 countries, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Roads and Highways in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to lead large-scale transportation infrastructure projects across the region. The role involves driving the design, planning, development, and implementation of complex road and highway infrastructure projects while ensuring adherence to UAE and KSA design standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices. The Principal Engineer will act as a technical authority, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and leadership to engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders. The role includes championing innovative and sustainable transportation solutions tailored to Gulf region climate and terrain conditions, including desert and arid climate infrastructure solutions. The candidate will oversee the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) across infrastructure projects, coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and conduct technical reviews, quality assurance audits, and validation checks for project deliverables. Responsibilities include collaborating with government agencies, clients, and stakeholders, contributing to business development initiatives, supporting proposal writing and client presentations, and ensuring project delivery within schedule and budget. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and related design tools, as well as project management methodologies including PMP and PRINCE2. The Principal Engineer will analyze complex engineering challenges, implement data-driven solutions, monitor emerging technologies, and apply best practices in road and highway engineering. The position also involves mentoring engineering talent, supporting sustainable development initiatives, and ensuring high-quality infrastructure delivery across UAE and GCC transportation projects.