Senior Materials Engineer – Rail Infrastructure

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on materials selection, specification, testing oversight, and ensuring compliance with international standards and Saudi regulations.

You will advise design, construction, procurement, and quality teams on material durability, availability, and lifecycle performance. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction materials, a civil/construction engineering degree, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in design, selection, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of construction materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve material specs for Rail/Railway infrastructure.
• Oversee laboratory and field testing for construction materials.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, standards, and local regulations.
• Mentor junior staff and support closeout documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and material evaluations.

Skills

Ten years experience

Concrete testing

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Construction Eng

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on materials selection, specification, testing oversight, and ensuring compliance with international standards and Saudi regulations.

You will advise design, construction, procurement, and quality teams on material durability, availability, and lifecycle performance. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction materials, a civil/construction engineering degree, and strong