Senior Commissioning Engineer - PMC

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

Senior Commissioning Engineer - PMC

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Industry: Civil Engineering | Function: Engineering | Experience: 10‑15 years | Job Type: Full‑time

Overview

Senior Commissioning Engineer - PMC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a senior Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced professional capable of providing technical leadership across electrical, mechanical, ELV, and operational systems. Parsons Corporation is hiring a commissioning specialist to review designs, validate technical submissions, oversee testing activities, and support the safe transition of major infrastructure and development assets into operational service.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Engineering

Salary: 26000-38000 (estimated)

Context

The Senior Commissioning Engineer will provide specialist technical support throughout design review, construction, pre‑commissioning, testing, commissioning and operational‑readiness stages. Depending on project requirements, the position may focus on electrical, mechanical, ELV or operational systems while maintaining coordination with all related disciplines. The role will help confirm that installed systems meet their intended functional, safety, performance, maintainability and operational requirements. Strong technical oversight will reduce defects, improve system integration, support timely issue resolution and provide the evidence required for final acceptance and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within the assigned electrical, mechanical, ELV, or operations discipline.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, calculations, drawings, schedules and technical reports.
• Validate contractor and consultant submissions against approved project requirements.
• Support the preparation, review and technical validation of the Operational Preparedness Report.
• Confirm that engineering deliverables comply with client specifications, applicable codes and international standards.
• Coordinate technical matters with consultants, contractors, commissioning teams and client representatives.
• Resolve design, installation, testing and system‑performance issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Contribute to constructability assessments, value engineering workshops and risk reviews.
• Review system interfaces and identify potential coordination conflicts.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved designs and quality standards.
• Verify that equipment and systems are installed in accordance with specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Track construction and commissioning progress against approved schedules.
• Identify engineering, interface, quality, safety and programme risks.
• Recommend practical mitigation and recovery measures.
• Support development of testing and commissioning strategies and execution plans.
• Review commissioning schedules, system boundaries, responsibilities and readiness requirements.
• Monitor pre‑commissioning, functional testing, performance testing and integrated systems testing.
• Confirm that systems are ready for energization, start‑up, operation and final acceptance.
• Review contractor method statements and installation procedures.
• Assess inspection and test plans, commissioning procedures, checklists and test scripts.
• Review operational manuals, maintenance documents, system descriptions and training materials.
• Evaluate engineering calculations, shop drawings, material submissions and technical data sheets.
• Monitor defects, non‑conformances, incomplete works and commissioning observations.
• Coordinate corrective actions and verify satisfactory closure.
• Ensure that test records, certificates, inspection reports and commissioning documentation are complete and traceable.
• Support system handover, asset acceptance and operational‑readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with operators and maintainers to verify accessibility, maintainability and safe operation.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with the Parsons Quality Management System.
• Maintain compliance with project health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Promote a zero‑incident approach during construction, testing energisation and commissioning.
• Review compliance with Construction Environmental Control Plans and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with project controls, procurement, commercial, contracts, quality and risk teams.
• Participate in client, contractor, stakeholder and technical progress meetings.
• Present technical findings, risks, recommendations and proposed engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Share commissioning knowledge with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to lessons learned, process improvement and engineering best practices.
• Support Six Sigma and continuous‑improvement initiatives where applicable.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• 10‑15 years of professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated testing and commissioning experience on major projects.
• Previous work on large infrastructure, mixed‑use, hospitality or megaproject developments.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles and construction methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of testing, commissioning, system completion and operational readiness.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, calculations, reports, drawings and material submissions.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, ELV, controls or operational systems.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary interfaces and systems integration.
• Experience reviewing method statements, inspection and test plans and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to monitor site construction and commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of international engineering codes, standards and recognized practices.
• Understanding of project sequencing, system turnover and handover requirements.
• Familiarity with project controls, procurement, contract administration and commercial processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, risk management and document traceability.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Understanding of environmental controls applicable to construction projects.
• Experience working within a Project Management Consultant environment is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with an international engineering or consulting organization is preferred.
• Professional engineering registration or chartered status is advantageous.
• Testing and commissioning, project management or construction management certification is beneficial.
• Six Sigma knowledge or certification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, technical, coordination and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear recommendations to clients, contractors and technical teams.
• Strong professional judgement, accountability and attention to detail.

Skills Set

• Testing and commissioning
• Commissioning management
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• ELV systems
• Operational readiness
• Operational Preparedness Report
• 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
• Procurement coordination
• Handover documentation
• Technical mentoring
• Continuous improvement
• Six Sigma

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to support the testing, commissioning and operational readiness of complex infrastructure and development projects in Riyadh. The Senior Commissioning Engineer will influence technical quality, system performance, safety, integration and the successful handover of critical project assets. The role provides broad interaction with designers, contractors, clients, commissioning specialists and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Parsons Corporation offers exposure to major programs, recognised quality systems, advanced engineering practices and long‑term professional development within Saudi Arabia’s expanding infrastructure market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider serving civil engineering, defence, intelligence, transportation and critical infrastructure markets. The company delivers engineering, programme management, technical assurance, technology and infrastructure solutions for complex projects in Saudi Arabia and international markets. Parsons supports professional development, technical innovation, environmental responsibility, workplace flexibility and long‑term career growth while helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure and future‑ready communities.