Senior Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to oversee elevators, escalators, and moving walks on high-rise projects. The role covers installation, testing, commissioning, and handover, with emphasis on site supervision, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and at least eight years of related experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience on high-rise building projects.
• Strong experience supervising elevators and escalators during construction.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, HSE, and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor installation of elevators, escalators, and moving walks on site.
• Verify compliance with shop drawings and project specifications.
• Review contractor submissions and installation procedures.
• Coordinate interfaces with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and handover activities for vertical-transportation systems.
• Prepare snag lists and track corrective actions through closure.

Skills

Vertical-transportation systems

Elevator installation

Escalator installation

Moving walks

Site construction supervision

Handover documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Parsons is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Vertical Transportation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to oversee elevators, escalators, and moving walks on high-rise projects. The role covers installation, testing, commissioning, and handover, with emphasis on site supervision, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and at least eight years of related experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets.