Senior Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. SJ Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
About SMEC
For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.
Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Engineer (Roads) to join a major road infrastructure project in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Qualifications
- Master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
- Have experience in in road and highway engineering.
- Male or female
- Good communication in English Language
Job Description
- The Senior Engineer (Roads) is responsible for providing specialist technical leadership and delivery of road and highway engineering services across the planning, design, procurement, construction supervision and asset management phases of infrastructure projects. The role supports the successful delivery of transport infrastructure projects by applying sound engineering principles, industry best practices, and SMEC/SJ technical standards.
- The Senior Engineer (Roads) leads or contributes to the development of road and highway designs, pavement engineering solutions, geometric design, road safety assessments, drainage coordination, rehabilitation strategies, and construction support services. The position provides technical guidance to project teams, supports project managers in achieving delivery objectives, and ensures engineering outputs meet quality, safety, environmental and client requirements.
- The role is responsible for ensuring that road engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with SJ Group's Business Management System (BMS), Project Management System (PMS), applicable design standards, quality management procedures, and delegated authority requirements. The Senior Engineer (Roads) works closely with clients, contractors, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, sustainable, and cost-effective transport infrastructure solutions.
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