Senior Design Engineer (Roads & Highways) – Dubai/Abu Dhabi | Khatib & Alami

Senior Design Engineer – Roads & Highways (Infrastructure Integrity, Operational Excellence & Strategic Engineering Governance)

Khatib & Alami
Infrastructure Integrity, Operational Excellence & Strategic Civil Engineering Governance
United Arab EmiratesDubai / Abu Dhabi
Posted on May 4, 2026

Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 10 to 12 Years of Relevant Experience
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Salary: AED 10,000 to 11,000
Location: Dubai / Abu Dhabi, UAE
Specialization: Highway Design / Infrastructure

Company Overview:

Our client, Khatib & Alami, is a professional and performance-driven leader in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi infrastructure landscape, dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions and operational excellence. We operate with an “educational family” philosophy, where technical management and professional design mastery are shared to ensure organizational success. In the large-scale civil works sector, we believe that rigorous technical governance and disciplined adherence to regional standards are the cornerstones of institutional stability. Join our professional Human Resources and engineering design team in the UAE and contribute to an environment that values professional integrity, technical innovation in Information Technology, and the strategic growth of our diverse roads and highways portfolios.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Engineer – Roads/Highways to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. This role is fundamental to our organizational framework, requiring a professional who can deliver complex infrastructure projects for management and technical performance review. You will be responsible for road design processes, ensuring adherence to regional standards, and collaborating with diverse teams to meet project delivery goals. We are looking for an individual with a strong foundation in Highway Design Methodology and Regional Infrastructure Standards and a proactive approach to project excellence. This is a brilliant opportunity to advance your education and engineering career within a premier professional consulting firm.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design processes for roads and highways to meet management and project delivery schedules.
  • Support infrastructure integrity in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ensuring 100% precision in technical drawings and regional compliance.
  • Liaise with the Human Resources and multidisciplinary engineering teams to facilitate professional organizational reporting and project synergy.
  • Provide high-level technical expertise in road geometry, pavement design, and infrastructure planning.
  • Utilize digital Information Technology tools and advanced design software to simulate and optimize highway layouts.

🔹 Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related professional field.
  • 10 to 12 years of overall professional experience specifically in roads and highways design.
  • Mandatory experience working on infrastructure projects within Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
  • Strong background in management of complex design workflows and collaborative project delivery.
  • Professional background in education or training regarding regional engineering standards and advanced design software.
  • Currently residing in the UAE; Arabic language skills are considered an added advantage.
  • Ability to demonstrate operational excellence and contribute effectively to large-scale infrastructure developments in Dubai.

What We Offer:

  • Monthly salary package ranging from AED 10,000 to 11,000.
  • A stable and influential role within the reputable Khatib & Alami Organization.
  • Direct involvement in the management of essential engineering protocols and high-impact infrastructure initiatives.
  • Significant opportunities for professional development and career growth in Senior Engineering Leadership.

Required Information for Applicants: Please include Total Experience, Current & Expected Salary, Notice Period, Location, and Nationality in your application.