Alignment / Transport Engineer at Jamub Group

Job Description

• Jamub Group of Companies is seeking a highly experienced Civil Engineer specializing in highway design, including horizontal and vertical alignments for highways and railways. 
• The ideal candidate will conduct road and rail alignment analysis, design infrastructure solutions, perform risk assessments, and prepare detailed reports to ensure project delivery meets quality, time, and budget expectations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic surveys and site investigations to gather data for alignment design and the available coordinate system.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments for highways and railways, considering factors such as terrain, traffic flow, and safety requirements.
• Utilize engineering software for alignment design and analysis.
• Design geometric elements, including curves, intersections, ramps, Super elevations, and transitions.
• Ensure adherence to design standards, codes, and regulations related to highway geometry, and Nigerian and European Highway design codes.
• Optimize designs for smooth traffic flow and enhanced safety.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as geotechnical, structural, and Hydraulic engineers, to integrate alignment design with overall project requirements.
• Work closely with surveyors, environmental experts, and other stakeholders.
• Carry out and prepare BEME for Highway and Railway designs.
• Contribute to cost estimation processes by providing input related to alignment design elements.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure alignment design aligns with budget constraints.
• Stay abreast of local, state, and federal regulations and Codes about highway and railway alignment Designs.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant environmental and safety standards.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of design changes, calculations, and project correspondence.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of alignment designs to identify and address potential issues.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with senior engineers to enhance design quality.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, addressing alignment-related queries and ensuring compliance with the approved design.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 7+ years experience in alignment, civil, and infrastructure design, with a strong focus on highway and railway projects. Experience in mid to large-scale highway or railway developments is an added advantage.
• Possession of relevant engineering license/membership of relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated experience working for an engineering consultancy within the rail sector.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant engineering software, tools and equipment to deliver high-quality error-free work.
• Knowledge of Bentley Rail Track, Bentley Open Rail, Clear Route and Bentley MicroStation software packages.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of railway standards and track design experience covering a wide range of interfaces e.g. formation design, interface with structures, stressing designs, drainage designs etc.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work within tight or varying schedules and deliver within timelines.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules.
• Willingness to travel or relocate in response to project needs.