Senior Geotechnical Lead – Infrastructure (Riyadh)

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Infrastructure to lead geotechnical input across major development and transportation projects. You will review investigations, guide technical teams and ensure safe, cost-effective solutions for underground works and foundations.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in geotechnical delivery, with proficiency in PLAXIS, gINT and related tools, and a strong track record on complex infrastructure programs in the GCC region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience on major civil, infrastructure, underground, transportation, rail, metro, or construction projects.
• Proven experience in geotechnical investigations, interpretation, design review and technical delivery for complex infrastructure works.
• Strong background in shallow foundations, deep foundations, piles, retaining walls, tunnels, diaphragm walls, urban excavations and related civil infrastructure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering practices, industry standards, regulatory requirements and design procedures.
• Ability to review subsurface investigation reports, geotechnical models, design calculations, slope stability assessments, foundation designs and technical recommendations.
• Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software such as PLAXIS, gINT, Slope/W, Seep/W, Piglet or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering teams and coordinate with design consultants, project management, construction management and multidisciplinary engineering groups.
• Deliver technical guidance for tunnels, deep excavations, diaphragm walls, retaining systems, foundations, ground improvement.
• Review geotechnical designs, earth structures, urban excavations, MSE walls and foundation systems for compliance.
• Assess subsurface investigation programs, site exploration plans, field testing strategies and lab testing requirements.
• Conduct field investigations, geotechnical assessments, sampling programs and technical evaluations.
• Review soil and rock properties, groundwater conditions, geotechnical parameters and stratigraphy.
• Perform analyses for shallow foundations, deep foundations, piles, retaining structures, liquefaction, and seismic deformation.
• Ensure QA/QC across geotechnical studies, calculations, reports and drawings.
• Identify geotechnical risks early and support mitigation plans related to ground conditions, settlement, groundwater, seismic behaviour and constructability.
• Prepare, review and consolidate technical reports, engineering assessments, design notes, review comments and geotechnical recommendations.
• Mentor geotechnical engineers and support professional development, technical consistency and high-quality engineering delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and project teams on geotechnical matters.
• Support construction teams with geotechnical clarifications, technical reviews, field issues and practical engineering solutions during delivery.
• Maintain clear documentation of geotechnical assumptions, technical decisions, risks, review comments and lessons learned.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Geo-technical

Subsurface investigations

Site exploration

Field investigations

Soil classification

Rock mechanics

Soil mechanics

Earth structures

Piles

Tunnels

Diaphragm walls

Ground improvement

Liquefaction analysis

Slope stability

PLAXIS

gINT

Slope/W

Seep/W

Seismic ground deformation

Geosynthetics

Foundation design

Geotechnical risk management

Design review

Technical reporting

Engineering assessments

QA and QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

gINT

Slope/W

Seep/W

Piglet

Job description

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Infrastructure to lead geotechnical input across major development and transportation projects. You will review investigations, guide technical teams and ensure safe, cost-effective solutions for underground works and foundations.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in geotechnical delivery, with proficiency in PLAXIS, gINT and related tools, and a strong track record on complex infrastructure programs in the GCC region.