Engineering Manager

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee a technical group and drive multi-disciplinary projects within the global infrastructure team. You will interpret, organize, and coordinate complex assignments, applying extensive engineering experience to advance transportation, water, and other critical infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires 12+ years in requirements management or systems engineering, with leadership experience and a track record on major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable, such as INCOSE CSEP, IREB, PMP.
• Typically 12+ years of experience in requirements management, systems engineering, or project delivery, with several years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience on major infrastructure, rail, metro, transportation, or engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the unit.
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Generally requires multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering.
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems.
• Maintains liaison with units within the organization and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Works under minimal supervision with broad general objectives.
• Manages group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the unit.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/Engineering/Project Management/Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

• Performs various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Generally requires multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering.
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Maintains liaison with units within the organization and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience.
• Works under minimal supervision. Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Manages group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable, such as:
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
• Requirements Engineering certifications (IREB or equivalent)
• PMP (advantageous)
• Typically 12+ years of experience in requirements management, systems engineering, or project delivery, with several years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience on major infrastructure, rail, metro, transportation, or engineering projects.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.