Senior Commissioning Engineer - Operational Readiness Lead

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 290,160 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role covers electrical, mechanical, ELV and operational systems, providing technical leadership across design reviews, testing and commissioning to ensure safe handover of major assets.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of professional experience, a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, and proven commissioning on large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10-15 years of professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated testing and commissioning experience on major projects.
• Previous work on large infrastructure or megaproject developments.
• Strong knowledge of design principles and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within electrical, mechanical, ELV, or operations discipline.
• Review designs, specs, calculations, drawings and reports.
• Validate submissions against project requirements.
• Support Operational Preparedness Report preparation and validation.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, commissioning teams and client representatives.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved designs and quality standards.
• Review commissioning schedules, system boundaries and readiness requirements.
• Monitor pre-commissioning, functional and performance testing and integrated systems testing.
• Verify that systems are ready for energization and handover.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Testing and commissioning

Commissioning management

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

ELV systems

Operational readiness

Design review

Technical validation

Engineering calculations

Shop drawing review

Material submittals

Method statement review

Inspection and test plans

Commissioning procedures

Pre‑commissioning

Functional performance testing

Integrated systems testing

System readiness

Systems integration

Construction supervision

Technical assurance

Quality assurance

Quality control

Non‑conformance management

Defect closure

Project risk management

HSE compliance

Environmental compliance

Project controls coordination

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role covers electrical, mechanical, ELV and operational systems, providing technical leadership across design reviews, testing and commissioning to ensure safe handover of major assets.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of professional experience, a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, and proven commissioning on large infrastructure projects.