Senior Dry Utilities Design Engineer

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Utilities (Design Services) - Dry to join our team in Riyadh. The role focuses on reviewing external utility designs, coordinating with DB contractors, and guiding CAD staff to ensure compliant infrastructure delivery.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in utility engineering (HV/MV/LV, fiber, street lighting) and strong communication skills in English. This position requires on-site work in Saudi Arabia and active engagement with stakeholders to resolve interface issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in external utility engineering (overhead/underground HV/MV/LV, fiber, street lighting, telecom).
• Strong understanding of dry utilities design, coordination, and relocation requirements.
• Knowledge of rerouting/relocation challenges of existing utility networks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design software.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review external utilities designs (HV/MV/LV, fiber, street lighting, telecom) and DB plans to identify conflicts.
• Assess utility conflicts and provide recommendations for design coordination and delivery.
• Define utility interface requirements and prioritize critical issues.
• Investigate field issues affecting owners, contractors, and maintenance from relocations.
• Review installation activities related to external/internal electrical panels and infra.
• Provide guidance to CAD Designers, Drafters, and junior staff.
• Contribute to infrastructure master planning from site investigations and observations.
• Support Lead Utilities Engineer in coordination meetings with providers, contractors, and developers.
• Coordinate utility designs to meet project requirements and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Utilities (Design Services) - Dry to join our team in Riyadh. The role focuses on reviewing external utility designs, coordinating with DB contractors, and guiding CAD staff to ensure compliant infrastructure delivery.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in utility engineering (HV/MV/LV, fiber, street lighting) and strong communication skills in English. This position requires on-site work in Saudi Arabia and active engagement with stakeholders to resolve interface issues.