Field Engineer - Mechanical - Construction Supervision

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Field Engineer - Mechanical for site-based Construction Supervision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will supervise mechanical construction activities, verify conformance with drawings and specs, and coordinate with contractors to resolve technical issues across HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems.

The role emphasizes inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover support on a major landmark development, requiring a strong background in mechanical building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical construction supervision, inspection, or site engineering.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise mechanical construction activities across assigned project work areas.
• Verify that mechanical installations comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve construction-related issues and ensure quality.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities for mechanical systems.
• Review HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, pumping, and other building services installations.

Skills

Mechanical supervision

Construction coordination

Quality inspections

Inspection and testing

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM coordination

CAD/ drawings review

Job description

Field Engineer - Mechanical - Construction Supervision Job Snapshot - Role: Field Engineer - Mechanical - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Construction - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Experience: Minimum 10 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Parsons is seeking an experienced Field Engineer - Mechanical to join its site-based Construction Supervision team on a major landmark destination development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project includes design, enabling works, and main construction activities for a large-scale development featuring iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure. The development is being delivered under stringent requirements for construction quality, safety, sustainability, and project performance. As a Mechanical Field Engineer, you will supervise and inspect mechanical construction activities, verify compliance with approved engineering drawings and specifications, and coordinate with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues. The role covers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, firefighting, pumping, fuel, water, drainage, and other mechanical building services. Working within the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) team, you will also support quality inspections, construction progress monitoring, testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and project handover. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in mechanical construction supervision, inspection, or site engineering on major building or infrastructure projects.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Mechanical Engineering Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Construction Supervision
  • Monitor and supervise mechanical construction activities across assigned project work areas.
  • Verify that mechanical installations comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and contract requirements.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to assess construction progress and installation quality.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with approved construction procedures and applicable engineering standards.
  • Identify mechanical installation defects, discrepancies, and technical issues.
  • Coordinate with contractors to resolve construction-related problems.
  • Support the implementation of corrective actions where mechanical works do not meet project requirements.
  • Assist the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager in achieving mechanical construction objectives.
• HVAC Systems Inspection and Coordination
  • Inspect HVAC installations for compliance with approved engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Monitor construction activities associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
  • Review relevant HVAC shop drawings, material submissions, and installation procedures.
  • Verify that installed HVAC components meet approved project requirements.
  • Identify installation conflicts and coordinate technical resolutions with contractors and engineering teams.
  • Monitor HVAC installation quality and associated inspection requirements.
  • Support HVAC testing, balancing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Plumbing, Water and Drainage Systems
  • Conduct site inspections of plumbing, water supply, and drainage installations.
  • Verify compliance with approved mechanical drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
  • Monitor installation quality of mechanical piping and associated system components.
  • Review contractor submissions relating to plumbing, water, and drainage works.
  • Identify discrepancies between approved designs and actual site installations.
  • Coordinate with contractors and relevant engineering disciplines to resolve interface issues.
  • Support inspection, testing, and commissioning requirements for water and drainage systems.
• Firefighting and Mechanical Safety Systems
  • Inspect firefighting system installations and associated mechanical equipment.
  • Verify that installed systems comply with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
  • Review applicable shop drawings, material submissions, and installation procedures.
  • Monitor construction quality and identify noncompliant installations.
  • Coordinate with contractors to address technical and installation deficiencies.
  • Support inspection and testing activities associated with firefighting systems.
  • Assist in verifying mechanical system readiness for commissioning and handover.
• Pumping, Fuel and Other Mechanical Systems
  • Monitor installation activities involving pumping systems and associated equipment.
  • Conduct inspections of fuel systems and other project mechanical services where applicable.
  • Review technical drawings and contractor submissions for assigned mechanical systems.
  • Verify installation compliance with approved project requirements.
  • Identify construction conflicts and technical discrepancies.
  • Coordinate with relevant contractors and engineering disciplines to resolve site issues.
  • Support mechanical equipment inspection and testing activities.
  • Assist with commissioning and handover documentation for applicable systems.
• Mechanical Drawings and Technical Submittal Reviews
  • Review mechanical shop drawings and contractor technical submissions.
  • Assess material submittals against approved specifications and project requirements.
  • Review method statements, work procedures, and inspection requests.
  • Verify that proposed installation methods align with approved construction requirements.
  • Identify inconsistencies between engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor submissions.
  • Provide technical observations and recommendations to the construction supervision team.
  • Coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve technical queries.
  • Support consistent application of approved mechanical engineering requirements.
• Construction Quality Control and Inspections
  • Monitor mechanical quality control processes during construction.
  • Conduct inspections to verify installation workmanship and compliance.
  • Review inspection requests and relevant supporting documentation.
  • Verify that mechanical works meet approved quality standards.
  • Identify nonconforming installations and report deficiencies to responsible project personnel.
  • Follow up on corrective actions and outstanding inspection observations.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable inspection and testing requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of mechanical inspections and quality findings.
  • Support project quality assurance and construction supervision activities.
• Construction Coordination and Interface Management
  • Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders on mechanical construction matters.
  • Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve installation conflicts.
  • Identify mechanical interfaces affecting civil, structural, electrical, and other construction activities.
  • Communicate technical discrepancies and site constraints to relevant personnel.
  • Participate in construction coordination discussions as required.
  • Support resolution of design and installation issues affecting mechanical works.
  • Coordinate inspection and construction activities with relevant project disciplines.
  • Promote effective communication between site personnel and the construction supervision team.
• Construction Progress Monitoring
  • Assist in monitoring mechanical construction progress against project schedules.
  • Identify potential delays affecting mechanical installation activities.
  • Report construction risks, technical constraints, and interface issues.
  • Provide progress information to the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.
  • Coordinate with contractors to clarify mechanical work status and outstanding activities.
  • Monitor the completion of assigned mechanical construction tasks.
  • Support project reporting and construction progress reviews.
  • Assist in identifying issues that may affect testing, commissioning, or handover milestones.
• Mechanical Testing and Commissioning
  • Support testing and commissioning activities for mechanical building services.
  • Participate in inspections associated with mechanical system testing.
  • Assist in verifying compliance with approved testing and commissioning requirements.
  • Support HVAC testing and balancing activities.
  • Coordinate with contractors and commissioning personnel on mechanical system readiness.
  • Participate in integrated systems testing where mechanical interfaces are involved.
  • Identify outstanding installation or performance issues requiring resolution.
  • Review relevant testing records and commissioning documentation.
  • Support the completion of mechanical systems before final project handover.
• Project Handover and Closeout
  • Assist in verifying completion of mechanical installation and inspection requirements.
  • Support the review of mechanical testing and commissioning records.
  • Identify outstanding mechanical works and unresolved technical observations.
  • Coordinate with contractors and project teams on closeout requirements.
  • Support preparation and review of relevant handover documentation.
  • Assist in confirmation that mechanical systems meet approved project requirements.
  • Participate in mechanical system handover activities as directed by the construction supervision team.
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Compliance
  • Monitor mechanical construction activities for compliance with applicable HSE requirements.
  • Identify unsafe conditions associated with mechanical installation activities.
  • Coordinate with site safety personnel on mechanical construction concerns.
  • Support implementation of approved safety procedures and construction controls.
  • Monitor compliance with project environmental and sustainability requirements.
  • Report safety, environmental, or quality concerns to responsible project personnel.
  • Promote safe working practices during mechanical construction and inspection activities.
• Site Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate daily site records and mechanical inspection documentation.
  • Prepare construction progress reports and technical observations.
  • Document mechanical installation deficiencies and outstanding issues.
  • Maintain records of inspection requests and relevant construction activities.
  • Report technical findings to the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager.
  • Support organized documentation of mechanical construction progress.
  • Maintain clear records for quality verification, commissioning, and handover activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical construction supervision, inspection, or site engineering.
• Experience working on major building or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, pumping systems, and other building mechanical services.
• Experience reviewing mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Ability to assess contractor material submissions and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of international mechanical codes, engineering standards, and construction best practices.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve mechanical construction issues.
• Strong construction coordination and technical reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering software.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working on megaprojects or landmark developments.
• Experience in hospitality projects, convention centers, airports, or large mixed-use developments.
• Previous experience within a Construction Supervision Consultant environment.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) project delivery and model coordination.
• Knowledge of mechanical system testing, balancing, commissioning, and handover procedures.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and construction contractors.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Mechanical construction supervision.
• HVAC installation inspection.
• Plumbing and water supply systems.
• Drainage and mechanical piping systems.
• Firefighting system installations.
• Pumping systems and mechanical equipment.
• Fuel system construction inspection.
• Mechanical engineering drawing interpretation.
• Shop drawing and material submittal reviews.
• Contractor method statement assessment.
• Mechanical installation quality control.
• Site inspection and construction verification.
• International mechanical codes and standards.
• Mechanical construction interface coordination.
• Construction progress monitoring.
• Mechanical testing and commissioning.
• HVAC testing and balancing.
• Integrated building systems testing.
• Mechanical system handover and closeout.
• BIM coordination and multidisciplinary workflows.
• Construction HSE and sustainability compliance.
• Technical reporting and site documentation.
• Microsoft Office and engineering software.

Key Professional Competencies

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and technical judgment.
• Attention to detail during construction inspections.
• Ability to identify and resolve installation discrepancies.
• Effective coordination with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear technical communication and reporting.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to monitor multiple mechanical construction activities.
• Commitment to construction quality and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively within a site-based construction supervision team.

Working at Parsons

Working at Parsons Parsons provides opportunities for engineering professionals to contribute to major construction and infrastructure developments while working alongside multidisciplinary technical teams. The company emphasizes engineering excellence, collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and professional development. As a Field Engineer - Mechanical, you will support the successful delivery of mechanical building services through effective construction supervision, technical coordination, quality inspections, and commissioning support on a major landmark development in Riyadh.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair representation at all job levels without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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