Senior Civil Engineer

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Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in civil engineering.
• Master of engineering degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• MMUP Grade A accreditation is preferable.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized global organization.
• PMP certification is preferable.

Experience

The candidate should demonstrate experience in the following:

• Hands-on design experience having worked in consultant firms for a minimum of 12 years.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design or construction management of large scale infrastructure projects, including roads and utilities projects.
• Experience in design modelling, analysis, and evaluation of software results as well as demonstrated experience in design review, convenience in performing spot checks, and possession of engineering judgment.
• Experience in design and construction of road works such as grading, paving, drainage, and other infrastructure components.
• Ability to independently carry out designs of collection, conveyance, and disposal of wet pressurized and gravity networks.
• Advanced experience and knowledge of preparing and developing hydraulic models for utility networks, design reports, and conversant with design software like Bentley WaterCAD / WaterGems, SewerGem, Bentley Hammer, and Infoworks.
• Knowledge of latest software like Civil 3D, Dynamo, Python, Open Roads, Open Utilities shall be considered positively.
• Experience working in Navisworks environment as well as Revit software.
• Skill and knowledge of international and local standards including BS, EN, ASTM, and QCS related to his area of expertise.
• Familiarity with load demand calculations for large developments.
• Conversant with water, irrigation, firefighting authority regulations such as NFPA, QSDDM, QHDM, Shell DPE, and other relevant authorities within Qatar.
• Familiarity with the requirements for hydraulic design for large scale pumping and lifting stations.
• Construction experience in recognizing suitable methodologies, properties of materials, applicability of technical solutions, specifications, and required tests.
• Strong infrastructure engineering background with previous experience on infrastructure projects including understanding of requirements for dry utility networks, primary substations 132/11 kV, HV/MV/LV networks, distribution/pocket substations, feeder pillars from the civil engineer’s perspective.
• Demonstrated expertise in reviewing highway and rehab related design and modeling, land development, traffic impact assessments, junction designs, traffic signs, and markings.
• Familiarity with local and international highway design standards and regulations.
• Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, with excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication.
• Ability to coordinate interfaces between different utility disciplines (wet and dry services) and with roads, structures, and other civil works.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary contractors and resolving site issues efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize and conclude multiple tasks in a timely manner to meet scheduled deadlines alongside unscheduled urgent activities.
• Ability to coordinate with and promote teamwork amongst stakeholders, co-workers, and external organizations.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Perform a variety of design and analysis functions for road/highway and utilities projects.
• Review and approve design outputs to ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Perform review and evaluation of vertical alignments and horizontal impacts, analyze cross-sections, calculate super-elevations, and execute grading and permit/plan preparation.
• Review and justify material submissions, analyze laboratory and technical reports, evaluate acceptance of sampling plans, testing, and quality measures, ensuring compliance with the project’s specifications.
• Review and approve contractor’s shop drawings, materials, method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and technical submittals related to civil works (roads and utilities).
• Participate in constructability reviews and propose solutions to design and site issues.
• Review and supervise installation of utility networks including potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, district cooling, electrical networks, street lighting, ICT/telecoms, and gas (as applicable).
• Review and verify hydraulic calculations, capacity checks, and network layouts where required.
• Ensure proper alignment, levels, clearances, protection, and separation of utility services in accordance with standards and authority requirements.
• Oversee testing and commissioning processes for all utility systems and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Review and evaluate contract changes and variations to approved guidelines and applicable codes, standards, and practices; make recommendations for approval or rejection of technical deviations.
• Ensure compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Keep project management team informed as to changes made to ensure timely processing of contract change orders.
• Maintain overall knowledge of drawings, specifications, general contracts, and time schedules.
• Manage responses to design RFIs and review/comment on change orders.
• Ensure all infrastructure design works are comprehensive and discussed with various engineers for the best implementation and installation of services in coordination with other parties and contractors.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies in public meetings to support the client.
• Provide necessary technical support and design review/audit services to project management team ensuring the correctness and quality of implementation of requirements.
• Understand the client's business goals in order to enhance the project work.
• Respond to contractor RFIs, and review and approve key technical submittals related to electrical works and dry utilities.
• Verify clash detection outputs and resolve clashes within 3D models in coordination with the wider design team.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and sub-consultants.
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative design solutions into projects.
• Prepare and present comprehensive design reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Show outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and technological advancements in the field.
• Review and approve or reject technical deviations.
• Review, evaluate, and approve or reject contract changes and variations.
• Conduct evaluation of technical bid packages for scope compliance.
• Support head of technical to review, update, and apply QatarEnergy standards and QatarEnergy’s amendments to external standards.
• Support the development of personal technical competency and skills and those of co-workers.
• Participate in structured training for associate Qatari engineers.