Senior Wet Utility Engineer

SYSTRA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Sr. Utilities Engineer to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing utilities projects including water supply and drainage systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience and a relevant degree. Key responsibilities include reviewing plans, coordinating with various stakeholders, and applying engineering knowledge to design pipelines. Proficiency in design software is required. The company promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Over 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience with design software like Water Cad, Sewer Cad, Storm Cad.

Responsibilities

• Investigate field problems affecting property owners due to utility relocations.
• Review and approve plans for water supply and wastewater systems.
• Coordinate activities with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Water supply systems

Stormwater drainage systems

Sewerage systems

Irrigation systems

Design software (Water Cad, Sewer Cad, Storm Cad)

CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are looking for a Sr. Utilities Engineer to join our team to work closely with our client, the Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC). Sr. Utilities Engineer reviews utilities projects in the field of civil engineering including: Water supply systems, stormwater drainage systems, Sewerage systems and Irrigation systems. This position is to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Missions/Main Duties

• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations due to necessary utility relocations.
• Review and approve plans related to the relocation of water supply, and wastewater collection and distribution lines.
• Coordinate assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, utility companies, other government offices and the civil defense.
• Develop plans, specifications, quantity survey, cost estimates, RFP’s and other contract documents as needed.
• Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
• Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses.
• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Provides technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
• May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering related matters.
• Applies engineering knowledge to perform the design of pipelines, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis.
• Creates, operates and maintains infrastructure master plan and mapping database.
• Effectively represent the company, its projects, programs and policies with citizens, customers, the public and other government agencies.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, environmental engineering, sanitary engineering or a related field of study.
• Over 8 years of related work experiences.
• Experience in using design software like Water Cad, Sewer Cad, Storm Cad, etc.
• A familiarity with International and local codes and standards for Al Riyadh.
• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is desired.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.