Project Engineer – Abha

SYSTRA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy firm is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join their Project Management Consultancy team in Abha, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects, and solid communication skills. The role involves supporting planning, coordination, compliance, and documentation for various projects, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in transportation and infrastructure projects.
• GCC region experience preferred, especially Saudi Arabia.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of transport and infrastructure projects.
• Assist in project scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Aid in communicating with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical abilities

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team in Transportation and Infrastructure Planning. The ideal candidate will possess solid technical abilities, keen communication skills, and relevant experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects, preferably within the GCC region.

The role is based in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Missions/Main Duties

Project Execution:
Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of transport and infrastructure projects in accordance with organizational and client standards.

PMC Support:
Assist in project scheduling, monitoring progress, reporting, risk identification, and ensuring adherence to project requirements.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Aid in communicating with clients, authorities, contractors, and consultants to facilitate project information flow and problem resolution.

Departmental Development:
Support competency development activities, including training sessions and technical workshops for junior staff.

Compliance:
Ensure engineering work complies with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Documentation:
Prepare and maintain project records, technical reports, and drawings for review and submission.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in transportation and infrastructure projects; GCC region experience preferred, especially Saudi Arabia.
• Exposure to project management processes and technology adoption.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is desirable.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.