Senior Designer Highway

Role & responsibilities

As a Senior Highway Designer, you will take ownership of design leadership and project execution, including:

• Geometric Design: Lead the preparation and optimization of horizontal & vertical alignments, typical cross-sections, junctions/interchanges, service roads, access control, and median & shoulder treatments in accordance with IRC and MoRTH standards .
• Junction & Intersection Design: Design at-grade junctions, roundabouts, signalized intersections, channelization, pedestrian/cycle facilities, and grade-separated interchanges following IRC and MoRTH guidelines .
• Drainage & Road Safety: Size and design road-side drains and culverts (at a concept level), ensure sight distance, super-elevation, transitions, and roadside safety appurtenances per IRC:SP-73/84/88 .
• Digital Delivery & Documentation: Create plan-profile-cross-section drawings, 3D surface models, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ); manage design data, model coordination, and revisions using Common Data Environments (CDEs) . Produce design reports, method statements, and design calculations aligned to ISO standards .
• Approvals & Coordination: Interface with clients and authorities (MoRTH/NHAI/PWD/MSRDC), respond to RFIs, secure approvals, and coordinate with various teams .
• Tender & Estimate Preparation: Develop BOQs, cost estimates using CPWD/State SoR/MoRTH SoR/DSR, and compile bid packages, technical specifications, and tender documents .
• Mentorship & QA/QC: Review the work of junior engineers and CAD technicians, enforce model/drawing standards, and mentor the team to improve quality and reduce rework

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil Engineering; Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech) in Transportation/Highways is preferred .
• Experience: 510+ years of progressive experience in highway/expressway design, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in highway design software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD or MX Road/OpenRoads .
• Standards Knowledge: Strong command of Indian design codes and standards, including IRC, MoRTH Specifications, and BIS/IS .
• Leadership: Proven experience leading design activities across multiple disciplines and mentoring junior team members .
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present to clients and stakeholders .