Senior Engineer - Highways

Job Description

JOB REQUISITES Role Summary The role involves managing multiple projects and contributing to early-stage design, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality work aligned with Swedish Engineering standards. The candidate will work closely with teams in Sweden and colleagues in Noida/Bangalore. Leadership, technical excellence, and client-focused delivery are key expectations. Training and support will be provided as needed. Responsibilities Lead a team of engineers and technicians. Define assignment scope and estimate man-hours in coordination with the lead Project Manager/ Design lead. Develop internal work programs, deliverables lists, and review checklists. Produce design solutions from outline briefs and validate with both internal and client-side PMs/Design Leads. Communicate design progress effectively with internal and lead teams. Review and verify design models, calculations and detailed drawings. Ensure project delivery meets quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints. Provide technical leadership and mentor team members to enhance their capabilities. Contribute to the development of technical skills and provide ongoing guidance to the team. Support technical promotion and contribute to writing technical report sections. Maintain up-to-date technical competencies for self and team. Collaborate with SE SUT business units in Sweden. Adhere to WSP’s Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards and Business Management System (BMS). Key Competencies / Skills Graduate degree in Civil Engineering from a reputed institute. 6 to 10 years of experience, with at least 6 years in highways design role. Proven experience in leading teams of engineers and technicians. Proficient in highways engineering software and Microsoft Office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Commercial experience in managing highways and roads project assignments. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, seniors, team members, and clients. Solid understanding of technical deliverables for major highway, road, and street projects at both feasibility and detailed design stages. Proficient in international roadway geometric design standards, with a strong background in planning, designing, and reviewing layouts for roads, streets, and other public spaces facilities. Experience in a technical leadership role for major roads, streets, NMU (non-motorized user) infrastructure, and community development projects based on international codes and practices. Ability to understand, explain, present, and resolve complex technical problems for both technical and non-technical audiences. In-depth knowledge of road and highway design manuals such as AASHTO, DMRB, TSRGD; familiarity with Trafikverkets VGU, Swedish TRAST, and Nordics countries public space design standards is preferred. Strong problem-solving skills, originality, cultural awareness, and an open-minded, conscientious approach. Highly self-motivated with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision. Expert-level knowledge of Civil 3D, including Naviate and its SAC components. Working knowledge of Novapoint, Navisworks, ProjectWise, and BIM collaboration tools is preferred. Qualifications Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering. Minimum of 6 years’ experience in infrastructure projects, with a focus on detailed design of highways and roads. Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D. Experience working in multicultural environments or with international teams.