Senior Pavement Distress Survey Specialist

Job Title: Senior Pavement Distress Survey Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pavement Distress Survey Specialist to support the assessment, classification, and analysis of pavement condition data for road infrastructure and transportation asset management projects. This fully remote position focuses on reviewing pavement survey datasets, evaluating surface distress patterns, analyzing pavement deterioration trends, and preparing engineering recommendations to support maintenance planning, rehabilitation strategies, and long-term road network performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review pavement survey data to identify and classify distresses such as cracking, rutting, potholes, ravelling, bleeding, and surface deformation.
• Analyze pavement condition indicators, including pavement condition index (PCI), international roughness index (IRI), and other relevant performance measures.
• Evaluate digital survey records, pavement imagery, inspection reports, and automated distress detection outputs.
• Assess pavement deterioration trends and identify road sections requiring maintenance, rehabilitation, or further investigation.
• Review distress classification methods and verify the consistency and quality of pavement condition assessments.
• Interpret pavement condition datasets to support infrastructure prioritization and maintenance planning.
• Recommend appropriate pavement preservation, repair, and rehabilitation strategies based on available condition data.
• Collaborate remotely with pavement engineers, transportation asset managers, survey providers, and road authorities.
• Prepare technical reports, condition assessment summaries, pavement performance analyses, and maintenance recommendations.
• Support quality assurance reviews of pavement survey data and contribute to improved inspection and reporting procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, highway engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in pavement condition assessment, pavement distress surveys, road asset management, or highway maintenance engineering.
• Strong understanding of pavement distress types, classification systems, deterioration mechanisms, and condition rating methodologies.
• Experience analyzing pavement survey data, road imagery, inspection records, and pavement performance indicators.
• Familiarity with relevant pavement assessment standards and guidelines, including ASTM D6433 for pavement condition index assessment where applicable.
• Knowledge of pavement maintenance planning, rehabilitation strategies, and lifecycle asset management.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet analysis, GIS platforms, pavement management systems, or related engineering software.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fully remote environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and professional experience.
• A 100% remote work arrangement with no routine office attendance.
• Opportunities to contribute to road infrastructure assessment, pavement preservation, and transportation asset management.
• Professional development in pavement evaluation, condition monitoring, and infrastructure analytics.
• Collaboration with experienced civil engineering and transportation professionals.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in pavement distress assessment, road condition surveys, pavement data analysis, maintenance planning, and infrastructure management.

Email Subject Line: Application – Senior Pavement Distress Survey Specialist (UAE Remote)

• Important: This position focuses on remote pavement survey data analysis, digital imagery review, condition assessment, technical reporting, and maintenance recommendations rather than on-site road inspections or physical surveying. Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer.