RTA Licensed Engineer

Backend Software Engineer, Engineer

Dubai

September 1, 2026

Application ends: November 30, 2026

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in civil, infrastructure, roads, landscaping, or external works projects.
Valid RTA approval/licence or RTA-authorized engineering status in Dubai is mandatory/preferred, depending on the project requirements.
Strong experience dealing with RTA approvals, NOCs, inspections, permits, and authority coordination.
Experience in Dubai/UAE construction or infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of RTA standards, specifications, road infrastructure requirements, and Right-of-Way procedures.
Experience with road works, drainage, utilities, landscaping, irrigation, paving, kerbstones, footpaths, and associated civil works is an advantage.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and engineering/project documentation systems.
Ability to read and interpret civil, infrastructure, road, utility, and landscaping drawings.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, quality control, site supervision, and project coordination.
Excellent communication, coordination, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
UAE Society of Engineers membership is preferred/required as applicable to the role and registration category.

RESPONSIBILITES

Act as the technical point of contact for RTA-related works, approvals, permits, NOCs, and inspections.
Coordinate with RTA, Dubai Municipality, consultants, contractors, developers, and other relevant authorities.
Prepare, review, and submit technical documents, drawings, method statements, material submissions, and other required documentation for RTA approvals.
Manage RTA NOC applications and follow up on comments, approvals, inspections, and close-out requirements.
Ensure all works comply with approved RTA drawings, specifications, standards, traffic management requirements, and Right-of-Way regulations.
Review project drawings and identify technical issues, discrepancies, and potential conflicts before and during execution.
Supervise and monitor road, infrastructure, landscaping, irrigation, hardscape, drainage, utilities, and associated civil works as applicable.
Coordinate site activities with Project Managers, Planning Engineers, Site Engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and authority representatives.
Conduct regular site inspections and ensure work is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Coordinate inspection requests and facilitate RTA/consultant inspections and approvals.
Monitor project progress and ensure activities are completed within approved timelines.
Review contractor and subcontractor work methods, technical submissions, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
Identify technical risks, delays, design conflicts, and authority-related constraints and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
Maintain proper records of RTA approvals, NOCs, inspection reports, correspondence, permits, drawings, and project documentation.
Ensure timely closure of RTA comments and observations.
Support preparation of progress reports, technical reports, variation documentation, and project close-out documents.
Assist in the preparation and submission of as-built drawings and final documentation for project handover.
Ensure compliance with applicable UAE and Dubai regulations, project specifications, and authority requirements.