Engineering / Design Director

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Oman is seeking an Engineering / Design Director for the Qiddiya project. This strategic role requires a seasoned infrastructure expert to lead complex design efforts, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with project goals. As part of a high-impact project in the GCC, the position promises significant responsibilities in urban development and infrastructure management.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of infrastructure engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a design director or senior leadership role.
• Proven experience leading infrastructure design for large-scale urban developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design for critical infrastructure across the Qiddiya Giga Project.
• Oversee planning and design of utility networks and roadworks.
• Manage a multidisciplinary design team ensuring technical excellence.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Infrastructure Design

Utility Networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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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

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