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Mohamed Said Ghobara

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Principal Road & Highway Design Engineer with 18+ years of hands-on experience in highway geometry, site grading, and earthworks optimization for large infrastructure and urban development projects across the Middle East. Strong expertise in Civil 3D and technical design delivery.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Principal Road Design Engineer

Saudi Arabian Parsons (SAPL)
Jeddah, KSA
02.2025 - 12.2025
  • Lead road infrastructure design for key developments, including 15 km road network in Wadi Abha project and Amalla Staff Village bus terminal, including preparation of tender drawings, road alignments, profiles, and grading plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD; ensured compliance with KSA standards.
  • Directed design of public realm and micro-mobility networks for Dariyah Gate 2, ~50 km of roads in Riyadh, integrating safety and sustainability features.
  • Mentored junior engineers and coordinated with architects, planners, and municipal agencies to finalize design deliverables on schedule.

Lead Road Design Engineer

Saudi Arabian Parsons (SAPL)
Jeddah, KSA
05.2023 - 01.2025

Managed design of transportation projects, including:

  • Jeddah 4 Industrial City roads.
  • Almanar Community phase 1 (Roshn Makkah) with total area 2,000,000 m²
  • Makkah-Jeddah highway diamond interchange for Almanar Community (Roshn Makkah).
  • Janadriyah Culture Quarter master plan (Riyadh).

including Developed detailed design drawings for interchanges, road networks, and grading drawings; used Civil 3D for 3D and AutoTURN for vehicle swept-path analysis.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate urban planning and public transportation needs (e.g., bus stops, pedestrian paths, and bike lanes).

Liaised with clients (e.g., Public Works, city authorities) to secure approvals and refine project scopes, delivering high-quality technical submissions.

Roads Section Head

Misr Consult
Cairo, Egypt
01.2017 - 04.2023
  • Supervised team of engineers in design of highways and road networks across Egypt and East Africa.
  • Highway/Expressway Projects: Engineered design for 80 km International Coastal Road (Alexandria) and 50 km Marua–Nanyki–Lewa road (Kenya), including alignment and grading.
  • Urban & Industrial Developments: Led roadway design for New Obour City (65 km urban network) and multiple expressway segments (6th of October City). Directed road planning for large industrial zones and mixed-use sites (e.g. 3,150 feddan New Obour, 1,000 feddan in Ain Sokhna, 650 feddan New Alamein).
  • Special Projects: Designed internal road networks for residential compounds (Rāwābi Al-Hegaz, Qasr Khozam in Jeddah, and Ghawar El-Asama in New Administrative Capital) and for NEOM Media Hub in NW Saudi Arabia.
  • Ensured all designs met client requirements and engineering standards; produced tender documents, volumetric earthwork calculations, and construction drawings.

Senior Roads Design Engineer

AAW & Partners
Jubail, KSA
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Contributed to roadway and infrastructure design for Jubail Royal Commission projects.
  • Designed road networks and grading plans for the Jalmudha & Al-Mutrafiah (F2) waterfront park development.
  • Developed detailed plans for 14 km expressway (TS-9 Phase 1), coordinating with RCJY specifications and oversight.
  • Prepared cross sections, profiles, and drainage layouts, utilizing Civil 3D to streamline design iterations.

Senior Roads Design Engineer

FAEC (Fahd Alireza Engineering Consultants)
Jubail, KSA
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Engineered primary and secondary road networks for large-scale projects in Jubail.
  • Developed designs for City Center district and Al-Mutrafiah (F4) sector, as well as infrastructure for JTI industrial area and Daren Beach community.
  • Produced comprehensive grading and utility coordination plans in Civil 3D, ensuring seamless integration with site development.

Roads Supervision Engineer

Al-Amr Consulting Engineers
Taif, KSA
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Supervised construction and inspection of municipal roadworks for Taif Municipality.
  • Monitored contractor compliance with design specifications and quality standards; coordinated with municipal officials to address field challenges.

Roads Technical Office Engineer

Hassan Allam Construction (Nasr Gen. Con.)
Cairo, Egypt
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Prepared detailed shop drawings for 20 km segment of Cairo’s Ring Road (First Stage), including four bridges and two tunnels.
  • Liaised with Consultant to resolve design issues and finalized construction drawings.

Road Design Engineer

Selhloff International Engineers & Architects
Tripoli, Libya
06.2010 - 05.2011
  • Participated in master planning for City of Tajura-Libya, focusing on transportation infrastructure.
  • Produce preliminary and detailed road network and grading designs for construction stage.
  • Designed intricate road layouts ensuring compliance with local regulations and safety standards.

Roads Technical Office Engineer

Hassan Allam Construction (Nasr Gen. Con.)
Cairo, Egypt
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Created shop drawings for freeway project, including 20 km Cairo ring road segment (with four bridges and two tunnels) under ACE Moharram-Bakhoum consultancy.
  • Ensured consistency of design deliverables and updated plans per consultant and client feedback.

Roads Design Engineer

ECAT (Engineering Consultations & Adv. Tech.)
Cairo, Egypt
09.2007 - 06.2008
  • Assisted in design of urban roadways in new development areas (e.g., Atef El-Sadat area in El-Aresh and the Eastern Company factory in 6th October City ).
  • Contributed to traffic studies and road rehabilitation proposals, including Corniche El-Nile corridor studies and local bridges repairs.
  • Supported senior engineers in site surveys, quantity estimations, and preparation of design reports.

Education

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Egypt

Skills

  • Highway & Expressway Design
  • Site Grading & Earthworks
  • Project Management & Team Leadership
  • Geometric Alignment & Earthwork Calculations
  • Civil 3D / AutoCAD / AutoTURN Proficiency
  • Tender Document & Construction Drawing Preparation
  • Client & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Quality Assurance & International Standards
  • Design Software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTURN
  • Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)
  • Public realm design
  • Micro-mobility integration
  • Project scope refinement
  • Tender document preparation

Certification

(None listed)

Timeline

Principal Road Design Engineer

Saudi Arabian Parsons (SAPL)
02.2025 - 12.2025

Lead Road Design Engineer

Saudi Arabian Parsons (SAPL)
05.2023 - 01.2025

Roads Section Head

Misr Consult
01.2017 - 04.2023

Senior Roads Design Engineer

AAW & Partners
01.2015 - 12.2016

Senior Roads Design Engineer

FAEC (Fahd Alireza Engineering Consultants)
02.2013 - 10.2014

Roads Supervision Engineer

Al-Amr Consulting Engineers
09.2011 - 02.2013

Roads Technical Office Engineer

Hassan Allam Construction (Nasr Gen. Con.)
05.2011 - 09.2011

Road Design Engineer

Selhloff International Engineers & Architects
06.2010 - 05.2011

Roads Technical Office Engineer

Hassan Allam Construction (Nasr Gen. Con.)
06.2008 - 06.2010

Roads Design Engineer

ECAT (Engineering Consultations & Adv. Tech.)
09.2007 - 06.2008

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Al-Azhar University
Mohamed Said Ghobara