Senior Engineer – Roads (Papua New Guinea)

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. The role provides specialist technical leadership across planning, design, procurement, construction supervision and asset management phases.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical leadership and delivery of road and highway engineering services across all project phases.
• Lead or contribute to road and highway designs, pavement engineering solutions, geometric design, road safety assessments, drainage coordination, rehabilitation strategies and construction support services.
• Offer technical guidance to project teams and support project managers in meeting delivery objectives.
• Ensure engineering outputs meet quality, safety, environmental and client requirements and comply with SJ Group’s Business Management System, Project Management System and relevant design standards.
• Collaborate closely with clients, contractors, government agencies and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, sustainable and cost‑effective transport infrastructure solutions.

Required profile

• Master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in road and highway engineering.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Road and highway engineering
• Pavement engineering
• Geometric design
• Road safety assessment
• Drainage coordination