Lead Civil Engineer - Airport Infrastructure

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 424,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer for airport infrastructure in Riyadh. The role provides senior technical leadership across civil and structural engineering, with accountability from design development to construction support.

You will ensure safety, buildability, and alignment with airport operations while driving multidisciplinary coordination and complex problem solving. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in civil/structural engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership on major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 15+ years in civil and structural engineering.
• ≥5 years in senior/leadership roles.
• Proven delivery on major airport, transportation, or large-scale infra projects.
• Strong knowledge of international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Chartered Engineer/PE or equivalent.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design across airport infrastructure packages.
• Direct engineering activities for terminals, runways, pavements, bridges, utilities, airside and landside works.
• Oversee calculations, drawings, reports, and deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Ensure designs meet project requirements, codes, and constructability constraints.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design and lead coordination meetings to resolve clashes.
• Monitor design progress against milestones and budgets.
• Provide senior technical input during construction, testing, and handover.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Airport infrastructure design

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

BIM

Geotechnical coordination

Regulatory compliance

Engineering documentation

Contractor design review

Project management

Design management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

BIM

Job description

Lead Civil Engineer - Airport Infrastructure Job Snapshot

Role: Lead Civil Engineer - Airport Infrastructure

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: 15 years in civil and structural engineering, including 5 years in a senior or leadership role

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Salary: 38000-55000 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 Lead Civil Engineer will provide technical authority across the civil and structural scope of a major airport infrastructure program. The position requires leadership from design development through technical coordination and construction support, ensuring that permanent and temporary works are safe, buildable, durable, and compatible with airport operational requirements. Effective leadership in this role will reduce design conflicts, control engineering risk, and maintain coordinated delivery across complex airside and landside assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering design across airport infrastructure packages and establish consistent technical standards for the engineering team.
• Direct engineering activities covering terminals, runways, pavements, bridges, utilities, airside facilities, landside infrastructure, and associated structures.
• Oversee preparation and technical review of calculations, specifications, drawings, design reports, and engineering deliverables.
• Confirm that civil and structural solutions satisfy project requirements, design criteria, applicable codes, and construction constraints.
• Manage structural analysis and design for permanent and temporary works, including critical load-bearing infrastructure.
• Evaluate structural performance considering loading, durability, seismic effects, environmental exposure, ground conditions, and operational requirements.
• Provide technical direction on structural integrity issues and resolve complex engineering challenges before they affect construction.
• Coordinate civil and structural design with architecture, MEP, transportation, environmental, geotechnical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination meetings and drive resolution of clashes, interface issues, and conflicting technical requirements.
• Ensure civil and structural interfaces are properly incorporated into coordinated design packages.
• Establish engineering schedules and monitor design progress against key project milestones and budget requirements.
• Review consultant and contractor engineering submissions for technical adequacy, constructability, compliance, and quality.
• Monitor engineering performance and implement corrective measures where design activities fall behind program or technical expectations.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and support technical approvals, permits, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable Saudi Arabian requirements and relevant international civil and structural engineering standards.
• Integrate sustainability considerations into engineering solutions where technically and operationally appropriate.
• Establish quality control procedures for civil and structural design deliverables.
• Lead technical design reviews, audits, and engineering assessments throughout project development.
• Identify design and construction risks associated with site conditions, structural systems, materials, interfaces, and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate appropriate mitigation actions and track critical engineering risks through resolution.
• Apply BIM processes and advanced engineering technologies to improve multidisciplinary coordination and design quality.
• Provide senior technical input during construction, testing, commissioning, and infrastructure handover where required.
• Mentor civil and structural engineers and promote disciplined technical review and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Prepare engineering reports and presentations for project leadership, clients, authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain organized and traceable technical documentation suitable for formal review and project audits.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive civil and structural engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior technical, discipline leadership, or engineering management position.
• Proven delivery experience on major airport, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Strong background in airport infrastructure including terminals, runways, pavements, airside facilities, utilities, or associated landside works.
• Advanced knowledge of structural analysis and design for permanent and temporary structures.
• Thorough understanding of structural loading, durability, seismic considerations, material behavior, and construction methods.
• Experience with bridges, tunnels, elevated structures, or other complex transportation assets is advantageous.
• Strong command of international engineering codes, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Professional licensure as a Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, and relevant engineering analysis applications.
• Experienced in BIM-enabled multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and site investigation requirements is valuable.
• Strong project management capability covering schedules, budgets, technical resources, and engineering teams.
• Able to communicate complex engineering decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is advantageous.
• LEED or another recognized sustainability credential is beneficial.

Skills Set

• Civil engineering
• Structural engineering
• Airport infrastructure design
• Airport terminal engineering
• Runway infrastructure
• Airfield pavements
• Airside infrastructure
• Landside infrastructure
• Structural analysis
• Structural calculations
• Temporary works
• Permanent works
• Bridge engineering
• Transportation infrastructure
• Utility infrastructure
• Seismic design
• Structural durability
• Construction methods
• Design management
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Design risk management
• Engineering quality control
• Technical design reviews
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• STAAD Pro
• SAP2000
• ETABS
• BIM
• Geotechnical coordination
• Engineering documentation
• Regulatory compliance
• Consultant management
• Contractor design review
• Technical team leadership

Why Join Us

Airport and transportation development in Riyadh demands senior engineering leadership capable of integrating structural performance, constructability, airfield requirements, multidisciplinary interfaces, and modern digital design processes. This position provides technical influence across a diverse infrastructure portfolio and the opportunity to guide engineering teams working on highly complex aviation assets. The scale of Saudi Arabia 's infrastructure investment also creates strong long-term demand for professionals with advanced Civil Engineering and airport delivery expertise.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, program management, and technology solutions for complex transportation and development programs worldwide. Its Saudi Arabian projects combine multidisciplinary engineering, digital delivery, technical governance, and major-project expertise to support the Kingdom 's evolving infrastructure and transportation network.