Hydrology & Storm Lead Engineer

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Hydrology & Storm Lead Engineer to design and support planning, design, and analysis of advanced stormwater and flood mitigation systems across high-profile infrastructure and master planning projects in the Middle East, with a focus on Saudi Arabia.

The role requires 12+ years of experience in hydrology and drainage design, proficiency with HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS and other industry tools, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for flood risk assessment, stormwater management, and infrastructure design.
• Design stormwater drainage structures including culverts, bridges, channels, swales, ponds, and stormwater networks.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of SuDS, erosion protection, and flood control solutions.
• Perform rainfall and runoff analysis using meteorological and morphological data.
• Utilize industry-standard hydrology and modeling tools to develop innovative and efficient design solutions.
• Review and ensure the quality and timely delivery of design packages from pre-concept through to IFC.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate drainage systems into wider infrastructure designs.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

Storm drainage design

Project leadership

KSA/Middle East experience

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

WMS

HYFRAN+

InfoWorks ICM

Civil 3D

Bentley Suite

ArcGIS Pro

Global Mapper

MS Office

Job description

Job Title:

Hydrology & Storm Lead Engineer

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Hydrology & Drainage Lead Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will get to design and support the planning, design, and analysis of advanced stormwater and flood mitigation systems across high-profile infrastructure and master planning projects in the Middle East, with a focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for flood risk assessment, stormwater management, and infrastructure design.
• Design stormwater drainage structures including culverts, bridges, channels, swales, ponds, and stormwater networks.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), erosion protection, and flood control solutions.
• Perform rainfall and runoff analysis using meteorological and morphological data.
• Utilize industry-standard hydrology and modeling tools to develop innovative and efficient design solutions.
• Review and ensure the quality and timely delivery of design packages from pre-concept through to IFC.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate drainage systems into wider infrastructure designs.

Experience Required:

• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in PC software packages commonly used in hydrology and storm drainage design.
• Proven experience in major flood mitigation and stormwater management schemes for roads and master plan developments, especially in KSA and the Middle East.
• Strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and drainage infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in software tools such as: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, WMS, HYFRAN+, InfoWorks ICM, Civil 3D, Bentley Suite, ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, MS Office.
• Knowledge of sustainability criteria for drainage systems (SuDS).
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, timely engineering solutions in a collaborative environment.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.

Department / Functional Area:

Engineering

Closing Date:

28 December 2026