Senior Civil Engineer – Mining Projects (Remote Saudi Site)

Wood; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to support mining projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading pre-construction, earthworks, and infrastructure for a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site.

You will oversee foundations, structural steel, and concrete, ensure HSE compliance, coordinate utilities, and review drawings and RFIs with the home office design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Mandatory registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• 15+ years in heavy industrial construction, infrastructure, or mining projects.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and local environmental laws.
• Deep knowledge of earthwork, geotechnical, structural steel, structural concrete, and hot-weather concreting.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction site assessments, surveys, and site mobilization.
• Manage massive earthworks, bulk excavations, and grading operations.
• Verify ground stabilization and soil compaction as applicable.
• Oversee foundation pouring and curing for mining infrastructure.
• Supervise structural steel and reinforced concrete installation; issue non-conformance reports.
• Direct waterproofing, insulation, and asset protection systems against harsh climates.
• Design and deploy stormwater drainage networks and flood mitigation systems (designed by home office; field tasks may include limited design modifications).
• Coordinate utility trenching, pipelines, and containment pond construction.
• Provide real-time field engineering support and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Enforce HSE protocols with local regulatory bodies.
• Review drawings and 3D models to resolve clashes and respond to RFIs.

Skills

Earthwork

Geotechnical

Structural steel

Structural concrete

Hot-weather concreting

HSE

Education

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Wood is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to support mining projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading pre-construction, earthworks, and infrastructure for a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site.

You will oversee foundations, structural steel, and concrete, ensure HSE compliance, coordinate utilities, and review drawings and RFIs with the home office design team.