Senior Structural Engineer - Rail & Metro Design

SYSTRA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer (Design) to provide technical oversight for railway and metro projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on reviewing design submissions, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring robust, compliant structures across a portfolio of assets.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in transportation infrastructure, strong leadership, and a track record of coordinating multiple stakeholders in a client/PMC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Eng from a recognized university.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in structural design and design review.
• Extensive experience in railway and/or metro projects is mandatory.
• Gulf/Saudi Arabia experience is preferred and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering design oversight across multiple railway projects in KSA.
• Review structural design deliverables for completeness, accuracy and coordination.
• Monitor design development for stations, viaducts, bridges and related assets.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and optimized designs.
• Support design assurance, governance and engineering review processes for the Client.
• Identify design risks and interface issues, helping resolve complex problems.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and technical meetings.

Skills

Structural design

Rail & metro projects

Client oversight

Communication & coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer (Design) to provide technical oversight for railway and metro projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on reviewing design submissions, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring robust, compliant structures across a portfolio of assets.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in transportation infrastructure, strong leadership, and a track record of coordinating multiple stakeholders in a client/PMC