Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to oversee elevators, escalators, and moving walks on high-rise projects. The role covers installation, testing, commissioning, and handover, with emphasis on site supervision, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and at least eight years of related experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience on high-rise building projects.
• Strong experience supervising elevators and escalators during construction.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, HSE, and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor installation of elevators, escalators, and moving walks on site.
• Verify compliance with shop drawings and project specifications.
• Review contractor submissions and installation procedures.
• Coordinate interfaces with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and handover activities for vertical-transportation systems.
• Prepare snag lists and track corrective actions through closure.

Skills

Vertical-transportation systems

Elevator installation

Escalator installation

Moving walks

Site construction supervision

Handover documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role: Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Mechanical Engineering

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 15000-25000 SAR per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function: Mechanical Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Parsons is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a construction-supervision role within the Construction industry. The engineer will oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related systems on high-rise building projects. The position requires detailed knowledge of vertical-transportation equipment, contractor submissions, site inspection, quality control, and multidisciplinary building interfaces. The successful candidate will verify that works comply with approved designs, manufacturer requirements, authority regulations, and project safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the installation of elevators, escalators, moving walks, and related mechanical equipment.
• Verify compliance with approved shop drawings and project specifications.
• Ensure contractor activities follow manufacturer recommendations and applicable standards.
• Review shop drawings, technical submissions, and equipment schedules.
• Assess contractor method statements and installation procedures.
• Review material submittals and confirm suitability for the approved design.
• Evaluate testing, commissioning, and handover plans for vertical-transportation systems.
• Coordinate equipment requirements with architectural, structural, electrical, fire-safety, and MEP disciplines.
• Review interfaces involving shafts, pits, machine rooms, controls, power supplies, and finishes.
• Monitor contractor progress, resources, workmanship, and performance.
• Compare site activities with the approved construction program.
• Highlight delays, constraints, and technical issues affecting installation.
• Witness equipment installation, adjustment, inspection, and functional testing.
• Monitor commissioning and verify compliance with performance requirements.
• Review test results, certificates, and supporting technical records.
• Support authority inspections and final system acceptance.
• Inspect completed works and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Prepare snag lists and follow corrective actions through closure.
• Issue inspection reports, site observations, and progress updates.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager in resolving technical concerns.
• Participate in technical meetings, coordination sessions, and progress reviews.
• Verify compliance with quality assurance, quality control, and HSE requirements.
• Maintain alignment with local regulations, manufacturer standards, and SAPL supervision procedures.
• Support final handover and closeout of vertical-transportation packages.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience on high-rise building projects.
• Strong experience supervising elevators and escalators during construction.
• Practical knowledge of moving walks and related control systems.
• Background in construction supervision, engineering consultancy, project-management consultancy, or site engineering.
• Understanding of vertical-transportation installation procedures.
• Experience witnessing equipment testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and contractor submissions.
• Familiarity with applicable international standards and local authority regulations.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving capabilities.
• Previous experience on major projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is advantageous.
• Professional engineering registration or membership is preferred.

Skills Set

• Vertical-transportation systems
• Elevator installation
• Escalator installation
• Moving walks
• High-rise buildings
• Machine-room systems
• Machine-room-less systems
• Elevator control systems
• Lift shafts and pits
• Shop-drawing review
• Method-statement review
• Material-submittal assessment
• Site construction supervision
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Installation inspection
• Quality assurance and quality control
• HSE compliance
• Testing and commissioning
• Functional performance testing
• Authority inspections
• Defect identification
• Snag-list management
• Non-conformance closeout
• Site-observation reports
• Progress monitoring
• Handover documentation

Why Join Us

This position offers specialist responsibility for systems that are fundamental to high-rise building safety, accessibility, and daily operation. The role combines technical review, field supervision, multidisciplinary coordination, and commissioning within a major project environment. It provides a strong pathway toward senior vertical-transportation engineering, MEP supervision, and building-services management roles within Saudi Arabia 's active Construction market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, construction supervision, and program-management services for complex buildings and infrastructure developments. Its multidisciplinary teams help clients achieve safe, coordinated, and technically compliant project delivery.