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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Road Construction Engineer to lead and support the planning, design, execution, and quality control of roadway construction projects. This role is essential to the successful delivery of highways, urban streets, rural access roads, intersections, drainage systems, and related transportation infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong technical engineering knowledge with practical field experience and the ability to coordinate with contractors, surveyors, government agencies, and project stakeholders.
As a Road Construction Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing project specifications, interpreting design drawings, evaluating site conditions, and ensuring that construction activities are completed according to approved plans, safety regulations, environmental standards, and budget expectations. You will help manage the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction assessments and material planning to on-site supervision, progress reporting, and final inspections. Your work will directly influence the durability, safety, and long-term performance of transportation networks used by communities and businesses every day.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with civil engineers, project managers, site supervisors, geotechnical specialists, and public authorities to solve technical issues and maintain project momentum. You should be comfortable monitoring earthworks, pavement layers, grading, compaction, drainage installation, traffic control measures, and contractor performance. A strong understanding of construction methods, road geometry, materials testing, and regulatory compliance is important for success in this role.
The successful candidate will also contribute to risk management, cost control, scheduling, and documentation. You may be asked to review change orders, verify quantities, inspect workmanship, and recommend corrective actions when field conditions differ from design assumptions. Attention to detail, communication skills, and sound engineering judgment are critical, especially when balancing quality, deadlines, and public safety.
This opportunity is well suited for a professional who enjoys both office-based engineering tasks and active field involvement. If you are motivated by building reliable transportation infrastructure, improving mobility, and delivering projects that have visible public impact, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path. We value professionals who are organized, proactive, technically capable, and committed to high standards in construction execution and engineering integrity.
Responsibilities
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- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents for accuracy and constructability.
- Monitor site progress, workmanship, and material quality to ensure compliance with standards.
- Coordinate with contractors, survey teams, utility providers, and government authorities.
- Inspect grading, drainage, pavement, and structural components during construction phases.
- Prepare progress reports, site documentation, and technical recommendations for project stakeholders.
- Support cost estimation, quantity verification, and change order evaluation.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and traffic management plans.
Requirements
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- Experience in road, highway, or transportation infrastructure construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of pavement systems, drainage design, earthworks, and road geometry.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and survey data.
- Familiarity with construction quality control procedures and materials testing standards.
- Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in construction settings.
- Proficiency in engineering software, project documentation tools, and reporting systems.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both on-site and in office environments as project needs require.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of experience do you have in road construction engineering?
- Which types of roadway projects have you worked on most frequently?
- Are you familiar with pavement design, drainage systems, and earthwork supervision?
- Do you have experience coordinating with contractors and public sector stakeholders?
- What engineering software and project management tools have you used?
- Are you comfortable performing regular site inspections and field reporting?
- Have you worked with quality assurance and materials testing processes?
- Are you available to travel to project sites when required?
