Senior Engineer; Wet Utilities

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end‑to‑end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company‑wide health and well‑being through on‑demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun‑runs, in‑house sports teams and beach clean‑ups.

In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship and employee referral rewards.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Wet Engineer to join our award‑winning team in Riyadh, Saudi.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the client and utility stakeholders to ensure program and project requirements are met.
• Lead wet utilities design implementation, including potable water, stormwater, and sewage networks, ensuring compliance with design specifications and KSA standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise utility relocation and temporary diversions during construction.
• Demonstrate awareness of trenchless drilling techniques, including microtunnelling and horizontal directional drilling, and advise on their application where appropriate.
• Ensure technical coordination with utility bodies, including troubleshooting and proactive problem‑solving to resolve conflicts or site issues.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 12+ years overall experience in infrastructure projects, with 4–7 years in and around Riyadh.
• Proven experience in wet utilities construction and knowledge of construction methodologies for sewage, potable water, and stormwater systems.
• Previous experience in utility relocation, temporary diversions, and coordination with utility authorities.
• Awareness of trenchless drilling techniques and their application in urban infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with large contractors’ design offices and implementing practical wet utility solutions.
• Strong interface management, troubleshooting, and proactive problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Candidates with experience working with major government utilities in Saudi Arabia are preferred.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award‑winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.