Geotechnical Engineer - Design and Analysis

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Geotechnical Engineer - Design and Analysis with 10+ years of experience. You will translate borehole, CPT, and lab data into actionable design parameters and recommendations for foundations, pavements, and ground improvement.

The role collaborates across airport projects and major infrastructure. The ideal candidate leads geotechnical analysis, reviews submissions, and guides risk assessment for earthworks and structures in a mission-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering with strong ground engineering focus.
• 10+ years of geotechnical experience including design and analysis.
• Experience with codes and software listed (PLAXIS, GeoStudio, GEO5).

Responsibilities

• Interpret geotechnical reports, borehole logs, CPTs and lab data.
• Develop design criteria and technical recommendations.
• Perform bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability analyses.
• Provide input for foundations, pavements, and earthworks.
• Review consultant/contractor submissions and clarify design issues.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Foundation Engineering

Soil Mechanics

Rock Mechanics

Geotechnical Investigation

Borehole Data Interpretation

CPT Data Interpretation

Laboratory Test Interpretation

Bearing Capacity Analysis

Settlement Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio-SLOPE-W

GEO5

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Geotechnical Engineer - Design and Analysis
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Geo-technical
• Experience: Minimum 10 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Geotechnical Engineer - Design and Analysis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a specialized Civil Engineering opportunity with Parsons Corporation focused on geotechnical investigation, foundation engineering, soil and rock analysis, pavement geotechnics, and ground improvement for major airport and infrastructure developments.

The role is hiring an experienced design engineer to interpret complex ground investigation data, perform geotechnical calculations, assess design risks, review consultant submissions, and develop practical engineering recommendations for airfield pavements, foundations, earthworks, utilities, and underground structures.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Geo-technical
• Salary: 22000-32000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Geotechnical Engineer will establish the ground engineering basis needed for safe, economical, and durable infrastructure design. The position converts borehole records, CPT data, laboratory testing, geological information, groundwater observations, and site investigations into reliable design parameters and engineering recommendations. Working across airport and infrastructure disciplines, the engineer will help control risks associated with settlement, bearing capacity, unstable slopes, weak subgrades, groundwater, excavation, and variable ground conditions before they create significant construction or asset-performance problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret geotechnical investigation reports, borehole logs, CPT results, laboratory testing, geological records, groundwater information, and other site investigation data.
• Develop geotechnical assessments, engineering calculations, design reports, specifications, criteria, and technical recommendations.
• Establish appropriate soil and rock engineering parameters based on investigation results, laboratory data, geological conditions, and project requirements.
• Perform and review bearing capacity, settlement, differential settlement, slope stability, earth pressure, excavation, and groundwater analyses.
• Provide geotechnical design input for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankments, slopes, pavements, earthworks, utilities, and underground infrastructure.
• Review existing investigation coverage and identify gaps, inconsistencies, uncertainties, and additional data required to support reliable design.
• Define supplementary investigation requirements including boreholes, trial pits, CPTs, groundwater monitoring, field investigations, and laboratory testing.
• Prepare and review geotechnical design criteria and confirm engineering assumptions remain appropriate as additional information becomes available.
• Review consultant and contractor geotechnical calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Evaluate foundation recommendations for buildings, airport facilities, infrastructure structures, and other significant assets.
• Assess pavement subgrade conditions, CBR values, support characteristics, and geotechnical parameters used for airfield and roadway pavement design.
• Develop recommendations for engineered fill, capping layers, earthworks, subgrade treatment, soil stabilization and ground improvement.
• Assess alternative ground improvement methods against actual ground conditions, design loads, performance criteria, constructability, and long-term requirements.
• Review retaining wall, embankment, slope, excavation support, and temporary works proposals from a geotechnical perspective.
• Assess groundwater conditions and develop recommendations covering seepage, dewatering, drainage, uplift, and groundwater control.
• Coordinate geotechnical requirements associated with tunnels, culverts, drainage structures, utility corridors, foundations, and other below-ground assets.
• Provide technical input to value engineering exercises involving foundation systems, construction methods, alternative materials, and ground treatment solutions.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and specialist subcontractor submissions for compliance with approved geotechnical design requirements.
• Prepare technical responses to RFIs, Technical Queries, Design Change Requests, and engineering clarifications.
• Investigate unforeseen ground conditions identified during construction and develop technically appropriate recommendations.
• Review geotechnical NCRs and advise on corrective actions where field conditions or construction outcomes deviate from design requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews, constructability assessments, technical workshops, and engineering coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, pavement, utilities, drainage, and infrastructure engineers to integrate geotechnical requirements into overall designs.
• Provide construction teams with technical clarification regarding interpretation and implementation of approved geotechnical requirements.
• Maintain geotechnical risk assessments and identify potential effects on design, construction methodology, cost, schedule, and long-term asset performance.
• Support geotechnical engineering for runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, airfield pavements, drainage, utilities, and external infrastructure.
• Assess subgrade and foundation conditions for critical airport pavement systems and recommend treatment for weak or variable ground.
• Evaluate settlement, bearing capacity, differential movement, and stability risks affecting airport infrastructure.
• Review geotechnical requirements for fuel systems, underground utilities, culverts, drainage networks, and major foundation systems.
• Ensure all geotechnical deliverables comply with Client specifications, project requirements, applicable codes, and recognized international engineering standards.

Ideal Profile

A Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required, supported by at least 10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience. A Master 's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred. Candidates should have substantial experience in geotechnical design, engineering analysis, investigation planning, technical studies, and multidisciplinary coordination. Previous involvement with airports, airfields, transportation infrastructure, roads, utilities, or other large-scale development programs is highly desirable. Strong technical knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation engineering, earthworks, slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, pavement geotechnics, and ground improvement is essential. Candidates should also be confident interpreting borehole data, CPT results, groundwater information, and laboratory testing. Practical knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, BS-EN, Eurocodes, and project-specific geotechnical requirements is expected. Experience with PLAXIS, GeoStudio-SLOPE-W, GEO5, or equivalent geotechnical analysis software is preferred.

Skills Set

• Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
• Foundation Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• Geotechnical Investigation
• Borehole Data Interpretation
• CPT Data Interpretation
• Laboratory Test Interpretation
• Bearing Capacity Analysis
• Settlement Analysis
• Differential Settlement
• Slope Stability
• Earth Pressure Analysis
• Ground Improvement
• Soil Stabilization
• Earthworks Engineering
• Pavement Geotechnics
• Airfield Pavement Geotechnics
• Subgrade Assessment
• CBR Analysis
• Groundwater Assessment
• Dewatering Design
• Excavation Engineering
• Retaining Structures
• Embankment Design
• Deep Foundations
• Shallow Foundations
• Geotechnical Risk Management
• PLAXIS
• GeoStudio-SLOPE-W
• GEO5
• ASTM Standards
• AASHTO Standards
• BS-EN Standards
• Eurocodes
• Geotechnical Specifications
• Engineering Calculations
• Design Review
• Constructability Review
• Technical Reporting
• Multidisciplinary Coordination

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's continuing investment in airport and infrastructure development is creating strong demand for geotechnical specialists who can connect sophisticated ground analysis with practical design decisions. This role offers exposure to airfield pavements, major foundations, underground infrastructure, earthworks, ground improvement, and complex multidisciplinary interfaces. It provides an experienced engineer with the opportunity to influence critical design decisions early, reduce ground-related project risk, and strengthen specialist expertise across major Saudi infrastructure programs.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, construction management, and program management services for major developments in Saudi Arabia and international markets. Its multidisciplinary teams combine specialist ground engineering with civil, structural, transportation, utilities, and construction expertise to develop coordinated solutions for technically demanding infrastructure and aviation projects.