Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Airfield Construction

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for airfield construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on site-based geotechnical engineering, earthworks supervision, soil testing, and continuous coordination with QA/QC teams to ensure pavement performance and project schedules.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in geotechnical design and field problem solving, with airport/airfield experience considered highly valuable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or geotechnical field required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, with site-based geotechnical supervision.
• Experience in airports/airfields is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily geotechnical support to construction teams on site.
• Review investigations, data, drawings, and specs before work begins.
• Inspect earthworks, compaction, and soil improvement operations.
• Coordinate soil testing and QA/QC with laboratories.
• Prepare technical reports and respond to RFIs and TQs.
• Monitor settlement and ground movement and advise mitigation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Airfield construction

Runway earthworks

Soil stabilization

Ground improvement

Dewatering

CBR testing

Field density testing

Proctor testing

Plate load testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical laboratories coordination

CBR testing

Field density testing

Proctor testing

Plate load testing

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for airfield construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on site-based geotechnical engineering, earthworks supervision, soil testing, and continuous coordination with QA/QC teams to ensure pavement performance and project schedules.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in geotechnical design and field problem solving, with airport/airfield experience considered highly valuable.