Principal Engineer - Highways

About the role

Egis Group is looking for a Principal Engineer - Highways in Bengaluru. The role provides engineering expertise for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects of varying scale, complexity and value, preferably in the Middle East region. It involves client management, design reviews and mentoring of junior engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and attend design review and progress meetings with clients.
• Design intersections and interchanges, and deliver design solutions including applications for departures and relaxations from standards, securing all required approvals and consents.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports, drawings and specifications, and collaborate with drafting and documentation teams.
• Apply highway design guidelines of ME, AASHTO and DMRB and help develop internal standards.
• Check designs against QA/QC procedures and provide technical support during construction.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Extract quantities from software, support BOQs, and work closely with project managers and other engineering disciplines.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) from a recognised institution.
• 10-12 years of experience in highway design.
• Proven experience designing highway and expressway projects in the Middle East, USA or UK.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Required skills

• Civil 3D is mandatory; proficiency in AutoCAD, MX Road, Infraworks, BIM, Open Roads and similar software.
• Experience with CDE environments (ACC, ProjectWise) is an advantage.
• Thorough understanding of international standards, regulations and safety protocols.