Senior Engineer- Traffic (guide signs, traffic signs, road markings)

Responsibilities

• Review and study traffic diversions, engineering plans and temporary traffic signage; verify design and execution for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Conduct field visits for major diversions and sign/marking implementations to ensure plans are followed on-site.
• Analyze engineering details for traffic signs, guide signs, road markings, house numbering and street signage including materials, measurements and structural aspects.
• Apply outputs of Traffic Impact Studies to determine appropriate signage and marking standards.
• Review, issue and manage No Objection Certificates for traffic and advertising signs via electronic systems using approved technical specifications.
• Participate in committees, develop innovative solutions for sustainable mobility and coordinate guidance signage across modes (bus, metro, tram, bicycle, e-scooter).
• Measure departmental performance indicators, develop improvement procedures and participate in operational/action planning and internal audit follow-ups.
• Qualify and evaluate consultants and contractors working on traffic and guidance signs; supervise and audit implementation quality.
• Prepare and approve engineering and technical specifications for materials; review and audit works during implementation.
• Study and update comprehensive addressing and signage plans for Dubai, review designs for bicycle paths and flexible mobility areas; monitor maintenance requests and plans.
• Review permit requests for supplementary and advertising guide signs, approve engineering plans and perform field verification of installations.
• Ensure compliance with authority policies, code of ethics and information security policies; report incidents and participate in required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years
• Transportation engineering
• Traffic signage
• Road markings
• Traffic studies
• Site inspections
• Design review
• AutoCAD
• GIS
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Dubai or UAE transport authorities
• Familiarity with Traffic Impact Study Guide
• Knowledge of accessibility standards
• Contractor/consultant evaluation experience
• Committee participation experience

Benefits

• Benefits not specified; standard UAE employment benefits apply where provided by employer

About the Company

Virtua Advanced Solution provides professional recruitment and staffing services and is representing this role for a client operating in Dubai. The position is based in Dubai and supports traffic engineering, signage and road marking disciplines within urban transport and tram projects.