Senior Pavement Design Engineer

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Pavement Design Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on many amazing and state of the art projects in the Kingdom and GCC.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing flexible and rigid pavement systems for diverse applications.
• Performing structural analysis and layer thickness design using mechanistic tools.
• Evaluating traffic loading, environmental conditions, and material performance.
• Developing rehabilitation strategies for distressed pavements.
• Designing temporary haul roads and access pavements for construction traffic.
• Advising on subgrade treatment, soil stabilization, and ground improvement options.
• Preparing pavement design packages including cross-sections, details, and BoQs.
• Supporting cost estimation and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Integrating pavement design with urban planning and landscape elements.
• Acting as a senior road designer when required, supporting full geometric design delivery.
• Work on the layout and design of roadways, intersections, and interchanges.
• Develop cross-sectional drawings, profiles, and road alignment plans.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Proven experience in designing both flexible and rigid pavements.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, SHC, MOMRAH, and MOT pavement design standards.
• Hands-on experience with Saudi Arabian infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in pavement design software (e.g., BISAR, KenPave, EverStressFE etc).
• Ability to conduct mechanistic-empirical analysis and interpret results.
• Experience in designing temporary pavements for construction traffic.
• Expertise in subgrade design and ground improvement techniques.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to act as a full-time senior road designer when needed.
• Solid working experience with Civil 3D and understanding of BIM workflows.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or Transportation Engineering) and 12+ years of related work experience Including more that 5 years experience in working with Saudi Arabian projects. Masters degree in Transportation / Pavement Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Experience in designing pavements for public realm and urban mobility zones.
• Knowledge of sustainable pavement materials and green infrastructure.
• Familiarity with airfield and helipad pavement design standards.
• Exposure to pavement lifecycle cost analysis and asset management.
• Understanding of traffic modeling and its impact on pavement design.
• Ability to contribute to innovation in pavement technologies and materials.
• Experience with performance-based specifications and QA/QC protocols.
• Awareness of climate resilience and environmental considerations in pavement design.
• Capability to support digital delivery and BIM integration for pavement assets.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client engagement and team collaboration.
  
  
  

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