Senior Engineer - Highways

ABOUT THE ROLE
WSP India is seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Senior Engineer -
Highways to join our Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) business, based in Bengaluru.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our South Africa-based
Highway and Water teams, contributing to prestigious, high-profile projects across
the T&I sector.
This opportunity offers the rare advantage of working within a truly global
environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of over 200 talented
professionals in South Africa, spanning Highways, Transport Planning, ITS, Rail,
Civil, Bridges, Water, Maritime, and Advisory sectors.
The role offers a unique platform to expand your professional expertise, influence
international projects, and contribute to advancing WSP’s reputation as a leader in
innovative infrastructure solutions.
WHAT WE DO
The team provides end-to-end expertise across the planning lifecycle: from project
feasibility and option appraisals to public consultation, application preparation,
supporting inquiries, and examinations, through to preliminary and detailed designs.
Our aim is to ensure every design is fully optimised, future-ready, and fit for
construction. Our client base includes leading public and private sector organisations
across South Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Engineer - Highways, you will:
Serve as a core member of the GCC India South Africa T&I team, delivering strategic
support from India to develop and deliver projects through various stages of design
from concept to detailed design.
Originate, check, and review Highway and Drainage design and drawings with
minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project
requirements.
Work under the mentorship of leaders in India and South Africa, developing expertise
while growing Highways and Drainage capability in India.
Organise, manage, and deliver work to the highest professional standards, ensuring
quality, timeliness, and alignment with WSP’s guiding principles.
Engage in clear, consistent communication with colleagues in both regions;
contribute actively to team and project meetings.
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting Team Leaders, Line
Managers, and Project Managers to ensure seamless delivery.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating initiative and research-driven
problem-solving.
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues, nurturing talent and building
strong technical capability.
Support and strengthen client relationships, maintaining regular interaction with
South Africa offices.
Leverage the opportunity to be mentored towards attaining professional qualification
with globally recognised institutions.
Actively participate in knowledge-sharing forums, both internal and external, and
support business development activities including technical input into bids and
proposals.
Uphold WSP’s unwavering commitment to Health & Safety across all work practices.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of project timesheets and other
documentation.

Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of Highway geometry and Drainage
designs.
Develop 2D and 3D Models, and respective Highway and Drainage drawings.
Use the relevant design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD and Autodesk
Construction Cloud.
Ensure compliance with design standards, QAQC processes, and Health & Safety
checks.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Preparation of Highway and Drainage methodologies and design basis statements.
Preparation of Technical notes covering Highway and Drainage specifications
Mentoring and technical support to CAD and engineers to develop drainage drawings
and standard details.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Lead and attend design review meetings and progress meetings with Clients
Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills; detail-oriented,
proactive, and outcome-driven.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Confidence to seek clarification of instructions and work scope.
High level of self-motivation, integrity, and professional ethics.
Strong sense of accountability with the ability to work independently and under
pressure.
Strong teamwork and coordination abilities, with experience leading and mentoring
teams.

DESIRED SKILLS
 Recognised professional institution membership (Engineering Council UK or
equivalent).
 Knowledge of South Africa Highway and Drainage design standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
 B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or equivalent with good length of relevant experience.
 M.Tech in Transportation Engineering or equivalent will be given preference.
 Minimum of 7 years of experience in Highway and Drainage designs.
BACKGROUND VERIFICATION (BGV)
 Employment with WSP India is contingent upon the successful completion of a
Background Verification (BGV) process conducted by a third-party agency authorized
by WSP India.
 Candidates are required to ensure that all information and documentation provided
during the recruitment process are accurate, complete, and truthful