Senior Engineer - Water | Riyadh, SA

WSP; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Engineer - Water to lead hydrology and stormwater design projects. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, strong knowledge of local regulations, and proficiency in water modelling tools. This role offers competitive pay and supports flexible working arrangements to achieve work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

First-class medical coverage

Generous annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in water infrastructure design.
• Proven track record on water-related projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of local design codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for hydrology and stormwater management systems.
• Oversee hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on water design.

Skills

Hydrology expertise

Stormwater management

Technical report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SWMM

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer - Water to join our Riyadh-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex hydrology and stormwater design projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will play a key role in leading technical designs, supporting project delivery, and contributing to sustainable water infrastructure solutions in line with national and international best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver detailed design for hydrology and stormwater management systems.
• Oversee and review hydraulic modelling, surface water drainage, flood risk assessments, and related infrastructure planning.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and client presentations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate water design with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi building codes, local authority standards, and client specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Support business development activities by contributing to proposals and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in water infrastructure design, with a focus on hydrology and stormwater systems.
• Proven track record of working on water-related projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of local design codes, regulations, and permitting processes in the Kingdom.
• Proficient in using water modelling and design tools such as SWMM, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and client-facing skills.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends, or ourselves. We support flexible working arrangements such as working from home, part-time work, or flexible hours. If these options help you achieve work-life balance, please let us know in your application.

In addition to competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical coverage, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

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