Junior Civil Engineer - Project Development

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer - Project Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on applying core engineering principles, CAD/CAE work, and coordination across disciplines to support project development and delivery across stages of major civil infrastructure projects.

The developing engineer will gain exposure to project controls, procurement, and construction management while building practical experience under skilled mentors. Saudi National applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Saudi National as specified for the position.

Responsibilities

• Apply fundamental engineering principles to projects and calculations.
• Assist senior engineers with design reviews and calculations.
• Support preparation and review of drawings and technical information.
• Use CAD/CAE tools to support analyses and drawings.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for effective project delivery.
• Develop familiarity with project specifications and procedures.
• Support documentation and reporting for project records.

Skills

CAD

Civil design

Engineering calculations

Engineering analysis

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Arabic communication

English communication

Engineering training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD applications

CA E tools

Project Controls software

Job description

Junior Civil Engineer - Project Development Job Snapshot Role: Junior Civil Engineer - Project Development Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: 3-7 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Junior Civil Engineer - Project Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Civil Engineering opportunity designed for a Saudi National seeking broader exposure to engineering analysis, design coordination, project controls, procurement, and construction management. Parsons Corporation is hiring a developing civil engineering professional who can apply fundamental engineering principles, work with CAD and CAE tools, support multidisciplinary project activities, and build practical experience across different stages of project delivery.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: 10000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Saudi National Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Junior Civil Engineer will work within a structured development environment that combines practical assignments with guidance from experienced engineering professionals. The position is intended to strengthen technical capability while providing exposure to the procedures, systems, and coordination practices used on multidisciplinary projects. Assignments may extend beyond traditional civil engineering tasks into Project Controls, Procurement, Construction Management, and other engineering disciplines. This broader exposure will help the engineer understand how technical design decisions connect with planning, commercial requirements, procurement activities, and construction execution.

Key Responsibilities

Support civil engineering assignments by applying fundamental engineering principles, calculations, and analytical methods.

• Assist senior engineers with technical studies, calculations, design reviews, and engineering documentation.
• Perform assigned civil engineering tasks under appropriate supervision and technical guidance.
• Apply engineering theories and standard practices to practical project requirements.
• Support preparation and review of drawings, sketches, calculations, reports, and technical information.
• Use computer-aided engineering tools to support calculations, analysis, and engineering assessments.
• Work with CAD applications to prepare, review, or update engineering drawings.
• Assist with design coordination between civil engineering and other technical disciplines.
• Develop familiarity with project specifications, engineering standards, procedures, and internal quality requirements.
• Support checking of technical information for accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and coordination activities when required.
• Assist engineering teams in resolving routine technical issues.
• Support collection and organization of engineering information needed for project activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of construction drawings, design documentation, and project records.
• Participate in structured rotational assignments where applicable.
• Gain exposure to Project Controls processes including scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Support Procurement activities by reviewing technical information associated with materials, equipment, or supplier requirements.
• Gain practical exposure to Construction Management and site delivery processes.
• Observe how engineering designs are implemented during construction.
• Support coordination between design teams and construction personnel where required.
• Assist with technical documentation needed for approvals, project records, or reporting.
• Follow established company procedures and engineering workflows.
• Maintain organized records of assigned calculations, drawings, reports, and technical correspondence.
• Develop understanding of multidisciplinary interfaces involving civil, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in technical training and mentoring activities provided by senior engineering personnel.
• Apply feedback from supervisors to improve technical quality and professional capability.
• Support project teams with additional engineering tasks appropriate to experience level.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and other project team members.
• Contribute to safe, accurate, and efficient engineering delivery throughout assigned activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field.
• 3-7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Saudi National as specified for the position.
• Basic understanding of civil engineering theories, calculations, materials, and design practices.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of CAD applications and other common engineering software.
• Ability to use computer-aided engineering tools for assigned technical activities.
• Interest in gaining exposure to Project Controls, Procurement, Construction Management, and multidisciplinary engineering functions.
• Ability to work effectively under the guidance of experienced engineers and project professionals.
• Good analytical capability when reviewing routine technical information.
• Strong attention to accuracy when preparing calculations, drawings, and engineering records.
• Ability to understand and follow engineering procedures and project requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Willingness to participate in structured learning, rotational assignments, and technical development activities.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks within agreed deadlines.
• Collaborative approach when working with engineering and project teams.
• Motivation to build long-term professional capability within civil engineering and infrastructure project delivery.

Skills Set

• Civil engineering
• Engineering calculations
• Civil design
• Engineering analysis
• CAD
• Computer-aided design
• Computer-aided engineering
• Engineering drawings
• Technical documentation
• Design coordination
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Engineering standards
• Technical reports
• Project Controls
• Progress tracking
• Project scheduling awareness
• Procurement support
• Construction Management
• Construction coordination
• Multidisciplinary engineering
• Engineering procedures
• Technical data review
• Drawing review
• Project documentation
• Engineering records
• Site exposure
• Design implementation
• Technical problem solving
• Engineering quality
• Project coordination
• Microsoft Office
• Arabic communication
• English communication
• Technical development
• Engineering training
• Professional development

Why Join Us

This role offers a valuable opportunity for a Saudi civil engineer to strengthen core technical skills while gaining exposure to several functions involved in major project delivery. The combination of engineering assignments, CAD and CAE work, Project Controls, Procurement, and Construction Management can provide a broader understanding of how complex projects progress from design through execution. For a developing engineer in Riyadh, the position offers a practical foundation for future progression into senior civil engineering, design coordination, construction management, project controls, or broader project delivery roles.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, construction management, technology, and program delivery solutions for major developments worldwide. Its multidisciplinary teams provide developing engineers with exposure to technical design, project coordination, construction delivery, and professional development across complex infrastructure programs.