253 Engineering Design jobs in Saudi Arabia

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Engineering / Design Director to join Qiddiya project. This is a strategic leadership role for a proven infrastructure expert with deep experience in critical utilities and civil systems design.

The successful candidate will drive the engineering vision and delivery of complex infrastructure networks - including roads, wet and dry utilities, stormwater, wastewater, power, and district cooling.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all engineering and design efforts for critical infrastructure and utilities across the Qiddiya Giga Project

• Oversee planning and design of wet and dry utility networks, roadworks, power distribution, sewage, stormwater, and district cooling systems

• Manage a multi-disciplinary design team across civil, electrical, mechanical, and utilities disciplines, ensuring technical excellence and coordination

• Act as the technical interface with the client (QIC), consultants, authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with masterplan and regulatory requirements

• Review and approve design deliverables across all stages (concept to IFC), ensuring alignment with project goals and engineering best practices

• Enforce engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and risk management protocols across all infrastructure packages

• Provide technical oversight during procurement and construction phases, resolving design-related challenges in real time

• Ensure all infrastructure systems support long-term sustainability, resilience, and smart city integration goals

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

• 20+ years of infrastructure engineering experience, with 5+ years in a design director or senior leadership role

• Proven experience leading infrastructure design on large-scale urban development or Giga projects in the GCC

• Deep technical understanding of utility networks (potable water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical, telecom) and civil infrastructure

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Chartered Engineer (CEng, PE) or equivalent professional registration

• Experience delivering infrastructure design in line with smart city frameworks

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Engineering / Design Director to join Qiddiya project. This is a strategic leadership role for a proven infrastructure expert with deep experience in critical utilities and civil systems design.

The successful candidate will drive the engineering vision and delivery of complex infrastructure networks – including roads, wet and dry utilities, stormwater, wastewater, power, and district cooling.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead all engineering and design efforts for critical infrastructure and utilities across the Qiddiya Giga Project

• Oversee planning and design of wet and dry utility networks, roadworks, power distribution, sewage, stormwater, and district cooling systems

• Manage a multi-disciplinary design team across civil, electrical, mechanical, and utilities disciplines, ensuring technical excellence and coordination

• Act as the technical interface with the client (QIC), consultants, authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with masterplan and regulatory requirements

• Review and approve design deliverables across all stages (concept to IFC), ensuring alignment with project goals and engineering best practices

• Enforce engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and risk management protocols across all infrastructure packages

• Provide technical oversight during procurement and construction phases, resolving design-related challenges in real time

• Ensure all infrastructure systems support long-term sustainability, resilience, and smart city integration goals

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

• 20+ years of infrastructure engineering experience, with 5+ years in a design director or senior leadership role

• Proven experience leading infrastructure design on large-scale urban development or Giga projects in the GCC

• Deep technical understanding of utility networks (potable water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical, telecom) and civil infrastructure

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Chartered Engineer (CEng, PE) or equivalent professional registration

• Experience delivering infrastructure design in line with smart city frameworks

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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To build You as a Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. The problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

How you’ll make an impact

• Preparation of Electrical and Gas single line diagram, Plan and Section drawings based on various offer / tender and customer.

• Preparation of technical particulars of GIS and high voltage equipment such as Breakers, disconnectors etc. for submission to customer and review of deliverables before submission to client.

• Preparation of technical documents for procurement of Current transformers and voltage transformers.

• Participate in customer meetings as required. Active participation in project review meeting.

• Active project contribution to reduce the lead time and cost of the offered GIS solution by developing a solution as per project technical requirements.

• Adhere to the detailed project plan to meet on time delivery.

• To ensure quality of delivery as top prior it.

• To focus on optimized solutions with benefit to customer and HAPG.

• Interface with civil, steel and application engineers on systems /solutions part from Hitachi Energy / EPC companies.

• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's degree / 3 years Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering discipline.

• 3 -5 years of experience of relevant experience in GIS.

• Hand on experience in 3D tools like ProE / CREO, AUTOCAD, MS
  Office and Knowledge of relevant international standards such as IEC/ANSI.

• Knowledge of high voltage GIS products. Preparation of GIS layouts for various voltage levels as part of product team.

• Understanding of variances and how variances can be minimized in the design.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

To build You as a Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. The problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

How you’ll make an impact

Preparation of Electrical and Gas single line diagram, Plan and Section drawings based on various offer / tender and customer.

Preparation of technical particulars of GIS and high voltage equipment such as Breakers, disconnectors etc. for submission to customer and review of deliverables before submission to client.

Preparation of technical documents for procurement of Current transformers and voltage transformers.

Participate in customer meetings as required. Active participation in project review meeting.

Active project contribution to reduce the lead time and cost of the offered GIS solution by developing a solution as per project technical requirements.

Adhere to the detailed project plan to meet on time delivery.

To ensure quality of delivery as top prior it and to focus on optimized solutions with benefit to customer and HAPG.

Interface with civil, steel and application engineers on systems /solutions part from Hitachi Energy / EPC companies.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

A bachelor's degree / 3 years Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering discipline.

3 -5 years of experience of relevant experience in GIS.

Hand on experience in 3D tools like ProE / CREO, AUTOCAD, MS

Office and Knowledge of relevant international standards such as IEC/ANSI.

Knowledge of high voltage GIS products. Preparation of GIS layouts for various voltage levels as part of product team.

Understanding of variances and how variances can be minimized in the design.

Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

SYSTRA’s Mobility & Railway Business Unit is anticipating future growth, with potential rail projects in the pipeline. To prepare for these possible opportunities, we are interested in connecting with experienced Engineering and Design Managers who could support our teams and contribute to our mobility solutions.

The Engineering & Design Manager will lead and manage all engineering and design activities for a major conventional long-distance rail project, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and innovative technical solutions within schedule and budget. The role requires strong leadership, multidisciplinary coordination skills, and proven experience managing large rail design projects, ideally in the Middle East.

Missions/Main Duties

• Design Leadership & Coordination
• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of all engineering and design activities, ensuring integration of track, civil, structural, systems, and station designs.
• Oversee and approve all technical deliverables, ensuring they meet international and local standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with project stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, and client representatives, to align engineering solutions with project objectives.
• Project Management
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, risk, and resources for the design team.
• Monitor progress, manage change, and ensure timely preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain adherence to project quality systems, design review processes, and document control standards.
• Technical Excellence
• Lead value engineering and innovation initiatives to optimize design and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering and design teams, ensuring best practices are applied across all disciplines.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for the project.
• Ensure the design consistency and quality across the various countries and technical teams involved.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and third parties to secure design approvals and permits.
• Facilitate collaboration between design, construction, commercial, and operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant health and safety regulations, codes, and standards.
• Identify and mitigate design and engineering risks, ensuring robust QA/QC and change management processes are in place.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor’s (required) or Master’s (preferred) degree in Civil Engineering or a related rail engineering discipline.
• Experience:
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in rail engineering and design, with strong track record on conventional long-distance rail projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience delivering major rail or linear infrastructure projects in the Middle East is highly desirable.
• Skills:
• Deep knowledge of international and Middle East rail design codes, standards, and approval processes.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with digital design tools, BIM, and experience implementing Common Data Environments (CDE).
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
  

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional membership.
• Experience with sustainability strategies and digital engineering for rail infrastructure.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills an advantage.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries Rail Transportation

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