Design Engineer

Overview:

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Design Engineer, seconded to our Client from government sector in Doha, Qatar.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Reviewing designs submitted by Framework Contractors for emergency and also permanent solutions to issues pertaining roads and its assets, assuring they will meet the need.
• Reviewing complex and critical network asset drawings, plans and reports provided by Developers of Ashghal's Assets, Projects Affairs and ROMD Sections for future/current ROMD projects to ensure that ROMD requirements are met.
• Reviewing complex technical specifications in procurement documentation submitted by framework Contractors.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to complex and critical design solutions and/or enquires to mitigate various prevailing and impending problems.
• Carrying out site visits to observe and analyze operational parameters and feasibility of designed solutions.
• Coordinating with different stakeholders (Asset Management, Sections, Design Department, etc.) to reach a partnership approach and an agreed solution.
• Providing all required design calculations, drawings, project specifications, bill of quantities (prepare and provide input for tender and work order specifications, work scope for asset design projects).
• Managing and coordinating works of the team as instructed by the Head of Section.
• Attending the consultation meetings and clarify all contractor's queries.
• Following up the project implementation, working on solving the design problems that arise during the execution of the projects.
• Researching and keeping up to date with current and future needs in terms of Assets and propose solutions.
• Supporting the section and department in emergency management such as rainy season activities including attendance at Emergency Control Centre (ECC) and/or site.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on technical aspects of asset drawings, plans and reports provided by the Project Affairs/Project Management Consultants for future ROMD assets at stage of concept, preliminary detail design and tender submissions.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10+ years of relevant experience partnered with a Bachelor of Engineering or relevant, from an accredited University or College program.

• Experience in engineering design within Highways and Roads industry.
• In-depth knowledge of operation and maintenance, and design activities.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Current/valid Qatar Driving License would be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Arabic is preferred.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.