Wet Utilities Engineer - Airfield and Runway Projects - Corporation

Wet Utilities Engineer - Airfield and Runway Projects - Parsons Corporation - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Position Overview:

The Wet Utilities Engineer - Airfield and Runway Projects role is a site-based engineering position responsible for overseeing wet utility systems on a major airport airfield and runway development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Wet Utilities Engineer plays a key role in supervising installation works, coordinating technical interfaces, and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across potable water, firefighting, drainage, stormwater, and sewage networks within an active airfield environment.

• Country:
  Saudi Arabia
• City:
  Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Oversee on-site construction activities for wet utilities including potable water, firefighting systems, stormwater drainage, sewage, and irrigation networks
• Ensure installation works comply with approved drawings, method statements, and technical specifications
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams to ensure proper sequencing and timely execution of works
• Manage inspections and testing activities including pressure testing, leakage testing, flushing, chlorination, and CCTV inspections
• Ensure materials, installation methods, and testing procedures meet project quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Support resolution of non-conformance reports and implementation of corrective actions
• Coordinate with civil, pavement, MEP, and utility teams to manage interfaces and avoid clashes
• Liaise with authorities, consultants, and third-party inspectors for approvals and inspections
• Support utility diversions, connections, and tie-ins within active airfield and runway environments
• Prepare daily progress reports, inspection records, and testing documentation
• Support preparation of as-built drawings and system handover documentation
• Respond to RFIs and assist with technical clarifications
• Ensure wet utilities works comply with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements
• Promote safe working practices, particularly for confined space works and excavations
• Ensure compliance with airside safety procedures and permit-to-work systems

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of experience in wet utilities engineering or site supervision
• Proven experience on airport, airfield, runway, or major infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of potable water, drainage, sewage, stormwater, and firefighting networks
• Familiarity with international standards and codes such as AWWA, ASTM, BS, and local authority requirements
• Ability to read and interpret utility drawings, profiles, and technical details
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical reporting
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in airside or operational airport environments
• Knowledge of utility authority approval processes and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with QA and QC documentation, inspection and test plans, and testing procedures
• Experience using document control systems such as Aconex or similar platforms
• Confined space or safety-related certifications are an advantage

• Opportunity to work on major airport airfield and runway infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia
• Exposure to complex utility systems within high-security and operational environments
• Collaborative project teams with strong technical and safety focus
• Professional growth within large-scale aviation and infrastructure programs
• Long-term career development with complex civil and utility engineering portfolios

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and project management organization delivering complex infrastructure and aviation projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports national airport and transportation development through technically sound engineering solutions, disciplined project delivery, and a commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.