Job Description
Job Title:
Engineer - Highways
Posting Start Date:
1/8/26
Department:
Highways
Job Location:
Chennai Tirupati Pkg-2
Required Travel:
No
Req Id:
893
| Role Description Sheet | ||||
| SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION | ||||
| Position Title | Engineer | |||
| Grade | E3 | |||
| Location | Chennai-Tirupati Pkg-02 | |||
| Business Unit | Highways | |||
| Department | Highways | |||
| Sub Department | ||||
| Reports to | Site Highways Head | |||
| Reported by | ||||
| SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE | ||||
| Purpose of Role | To assist in planning, supervising, and executing highway construction activities—including earthwork, subgrade, base courses, bituminous works, and drainage—ensuring timely and quality completion in line with project specifications and safety standards. | |||
| SECTION III: JOB REQUIREMENTS | ||||
| Total Experience in Yrs. (Minimum) | 2 + years of experience in a similar role | |||
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering (preferred) |
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| Specific Certification / Additional Certifications (if Any) | Short-term certifications in Highway Construction, Road Safety, or QA/QC (preferred but not mandatory) | |||
| Technical/ Functional Skills Requirement | Sound knowledge of highway construction activities and sequencing, Familiarity with IRC / MoRTH specifications and layer compaction norms, Ability to read construction drawings and implement work on ground, Basic understanding of surveying instruments and GPS levels, Strong documentation skills (DPRs, checklists, joint measurement records). | |||
| Behavioral Skills Requirement | Information Seeking | Analytical Decision Making | Innovative Thinking | Initiative |
| SECTION IV: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES | ||||
| Responsibility | Area | Responsibility | % of Time Spent | |
| Strategic | Understand project drawings, technical specifications, and method statements to support effective execution, Contribute to the preparation of micro-level work schedules and ensure alignment with the overall project timeline, Identify potential issues in alignment, levels, or execution and escalate to senior engineers or site head. | 20% | ||
| Financial Management | Maintain daily records of work done, manpower, material, and machinery utilization for cost tracking, Support in quantification and measurement of executed work for client billing and subcontractor payments. | 20% | ||
| Operational | Ensure proper deployment and functioning of equipment like graders, rollers, pavers, and tippers, Maintain work checklists, DPRs, and ensure activities adhere to quality, technical, and safety standards, Coordinate with survey, QA/QC, and plant & machinery teams for smooth site operations, Support in implementing quality improvement and safety initiatives on site, Monitor usage of construction materials to prevent wastage and ensure work is performed within budget norms. | 50% | ||
| People Management | Coordinate with survey, QA/QC, and plant & machinery teams for smooth site operations. | 10% | ||
| Total: | 100% | |||
| Any Other Job Related Details | ||||
| SECTION V: KEY INTERACTIONS | ||||
| Internal Interactions | Party Interacting With | Main Purpose of Interaction / Details | ||
| Planning & QS Team – Site | For work progress updates and quantity measurement. | |||
| QA/QC Team – Site | For inspection, testing, and compliance. | |||
| Plant & Machinery Team – Site | For equipment availability and operation. | |||
| External Interactions | Party Interacting with | Main Purpose of Interaction / Details | ||
| Subcontractors | For daily task allocation and performance supervision. | |||
| Client / Independent Engineer / PMC | For inspection coordination and compliance checks. | |||
