Hydrology and Drainage Lead Engineer

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Hydrology and Drainage Lead Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to lead planning, analysis, and design of advanced stormwater drainage and flood mitigation systems for major infrastructure projects.

The role involves hydrological/hydraulic studies, development of drainage solutions, support for flood risk assessment, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams on projects across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in PC software packages commonly used for hydrology and storm drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for flood risk assessment, stormwater management, and infrastructure design.
• Design stormwater drainage infrastructure, including culverts, bridges, channels, swales, ponds, and stormwater networks.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of sustainable drainage systems, erosion protection measures, and flood control solutions.
• Perform rainfall and runoff analysis using relevant meteorological and morphological data.
• Apply industry-standard hydrology and hydraulic modeling tools to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Review design packages and support their quality and timely delivery from pre-concept through Issued for Construction stages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate drainage systems into wider infrastructure and master planning designs.

Skills

Hydrology

Stormwater design

Hydraulic modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

WMS

HYFRAN

InfoWorks ICM

Civil 3D

Bentley Suite

ArcGIS Pro

Global Mapper

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Hydrology and Drainage Lead Engineer

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: 12 years of relevant engineering experience

Job Type: Full Time

Parsons is seeking a Hydrology and Drainage Lead Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on the planning, analysis, and design of advanced stormwater drainage and flood mitigation systems for major infrastructure and master planning projects. The Lead Engineer will undertake hydrological and hydraulic studies, develop drainage solutions, support flood risk assessment, and coordinate designs with multidisciplinary teams, with particular focus on projects in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for flood risk assessment, stormwater management, and infrastructure design.


• Design stormwater drainage infrastructure, including culverts, bridges, channels, swales, ponds, and stormwater networks.


• Contribute to the planning and implementation of sustainable drainage systems, erosion protection measures, and flood control solutions.


• Perform rainfall and runoff analysis using relevant meteorological and morphological data.


• Apply industry-standard hydrology and hydraulic modeling tools to develop effective engineering solutions.


• Review design packages and support their quality and timely delivery from pre-concept through Issued for Construction stages.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate drainage systems into wider infrastructure and master planning designs.

Hydrology and Drainage Expertise

The role requires a strong technical foundation in hydrology, hydraulic modeling, flood mitigation, and drainage infrastructure design. Assignments may involve major road schemes and master plan developments where stormwater management and flood protection need to be coordinated with broader infrastructure requirements. The Lead Engineer will contribute to drainage solutions that address flood risk, runoff management, erosion protection, and sustainable drainage requirements while maintaining design quality throughout the project lifecycle.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering.


• 12 years of relevant engineering experience.


• Proficiency in PC software packages commonly used for hydrology and storm drainage design.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with major flood mitigation and stormwater management schemes for roads and master plan developments, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.


• Strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and drainage infrastructure design.


• Proficiency with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, WMS, HYFRAN , InfoWorks ICM, Civil 3D, Bentley Suite, ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, and Microsoft Office.


• Knowledge of sustainability criteria for Sustainable Drainage Systems.


• Ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions within required schedules and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

About Parsons

Parsons provides opportunities to contribute to complex infrastructure and engineering projects while working with multidisciplinary teams. The company emphasizes professional growth, employee wellbeing, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity across job levels.