TPE V/ Principal Civil Engineer

EHIF; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in civil engineering, contributing to technical delivery and collaborating on various projects. This role also offers comprehensive medical benefits, professional memberships, and a strong focus on career development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

End of Service Gratuity

Examination Leave

Professional Memberships

Inspire Awards

Long Service Award

Career Development Champions

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience preferably in a related role.
• Ability to suggest design changes for cost-effective results.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering deliverables like reports and specifications.
• Execute assigned scopes of work in a specific engineering discipline.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals on engineering tasks.

Skills

Ability to comprehend technical information

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in civil engineering or equivalent

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is Looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to technical delivery of engineering excellence through executing assigned scopes of work in a specific engineering discipline.
• Assists in the development of engineering deliverables including philosophies, reports, specifications, calculations, data sheets, and technical requisitions.
• Performs limited assignments of specific engineering tasks, such as contributing to a minor phase of a larger project.
• Emphasis is on documentation, monitoring, and carrying out basic calculations.
• Applies academic knowledge to job responsibilities under close supervision of a more experienced technical professional, performing routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge of basic engineering standards using prescribed standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Performs routine aspects of engineering assignments and collaborates with experienced technical professionals for non-routine aspects of engineering assignments.
• Solves problems of a routine nature within clearly defined procedures and with ready access to support and guidance.

What we can offer

• Medical Insurance – Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre‑existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employee's own expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well‑being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance) – Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity – In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave – Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam.
• Professional Memberships – One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Inspire Awards – Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
• Long Service Award – Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5‑year service milestones.
• Career Development Champions – Prioritises structured growth through goal setting and resource utilisation. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasised to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Degree‑qualified incumbents will typically have 15 years experience and above.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and prepare applicable technical information and suggest design changes to ensure functional and cost‑effective results.

Wood is Looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.