Project Engineer – Strategic Highways Operation & Maintenance (Bridges & Highway Structures)

About Egis

Egis is a global leader in architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. The company develops and manages intelligent infrastructure and buildings designed to address climate challenges and promote sustainable, balanced, and resilient development worldwide. With over 20,500 employees operating in more than 100 countries, Egis is known for delivering innovative solutions for clients. In the Middle East region, Egis operates with 3,500 employees across eight countries and has completed more than 700 complex projects that support economic growth and improve quality of life. Recognized by Engineering News Record as one of the top ten firms in the Middle East, Egis emphasizes sustainable development while leveraging local market expertise and strong project management capabilities.

Role Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Project Engineer specializing in Bridges and Highway Structures Operation and Maintenance to join our Doha-based team. This long-term assignment involves managing strategic highway structures across Qatar. The engineer will provide dedicated support to the Structures Manager in coordinating and overseeing inspection and maintenance activities for a variety of highway assets, including bridges, footbridges, flyovers, iconic bridges, tunnels, monuments, culverts, retaining walls, gantries, and masts, ensuring compliance with contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to maintain safety, structural integrity, and serviceability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all structural inspection, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance tasks assigned by the Project Manager, ensuring full adherence to contractual obligations and achieving all required SLAs and KPIs, thereby preventing any quality issues.
• Optimize the daily deployment and utilization of all structural personnel, including internal staff and subcontractors, to minimize inefficiencies and maintain consistency.
• Facilitate the proper and efficient use of the Asset Management System (MAXIMO) to accurately manage and close Work Orders and Service Requests among all relevant parties involved in structural tasks.
• Assist the Structures Manager in managing deliverables, representing the structural team in client meetings, and liaising with stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary groups such as traffic management, lighting, highways, pavement, health and safety, and others to ensure smooth integration of network operations and maintenance and maximize operational effectiveness.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Certification or demonstrated experience in Project Management.
• Proven track record in the operations and maintenance of bridges and highway structures under contract conditions.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing projects, and engaging with clients effectively.
• Knowledge of bridge asset management principles, condition assessment techniques, and lifecycle management planning.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management software, preferably MAXIMO, and Bridge Management Systems (BMS) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills enabling data interpretation and development of preventive and corrective maintenance programs, as well as capital improvement initiatives.
• High attention to detail with capability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver accurate results.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing and stakeholder interface.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary groups, with willingness to travel for meetings, on-site inspections, and client engagements.