Pavement Engineer/Pavement Data Rater (Roads O&M)

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world."

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

Pavement Data Collection/ Processing Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Pavement Engineer / Pavement Data Rater to perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of processed pavement condition data prior to client submission or upload into a Pavement Management System (PMS). The role focuses on updating and verifying the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of processed pavement datasets, ensuring that condition ratings, distress quantities, and severity classifications comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and client requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with data processing teams, pavement engineers, and project managers to ensure that only validated, reliable, and audit-ready data is delivered to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Processed Data Review and QA/QC

• Perform detailed QA/QC checks on processed pavement condition data prior to client submission or PMS upload.
• Verify accuracy and consistency of pavement distress data, including cracking, rutting, ravelling, bleeding, texture, roughness, and other surface defects.
• Review distress quantities, severity levels, and ratings to ensure alignment with approved methodologies and standards.
• Cross-check processed outputs against raw data samples, images, and reference datasets as required.
• Identify anomalies, inconsistencies, or potential errors and coordinate corrective actions with the data processing team.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) on processed data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Classify and interpret pavement conditions based on established standards (e.g., ASTM, LTPP manual).

Pavement Rating and Condition Assessment

• Perform pavement distress rating and condition assessment using approved rating systems (e.g., visual rating scales, index-based systems, or PCI-type approaches).
• Ensure correct application of distress definitions, severity thresholds, and rating rules.
• Validate calculated indices and condition scores prior to finalization.
• Support calibration and consistency checks across sections, routes, or survey areas.
• Collaborate with senior pavement engineers and asset managers to ensure the data is appropriately structured for analysis.
• Apply severity classifications and thresholds in line with project requirements and industry standards to modify the default data received from machine processing.
• Manage and organize large datasets using spreadsheets, databases, and specialized pavement software.
• Maintain clear documentation of data processing workflows, assumptions, and revisions.
• Generate comprehensive reports and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for pro...