Structural design engineer - underground

Job Overview Structural Design Engineer – Underground in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Civil Engineering opportunity with Parsons Corporation that requires an experienced structural engineering professional who can review underground infrastructure design, heavy civil structures, design‑build submissions, contractor submittals, technical calculations, foundation requirements, and construction‑related structural documentation. This role supports major infrastructure delivery by ensuring underground and structural design outputs are compliant, constructible, technically sound, and aligned with client requirements, project standards, safety expectations, and local regulatory requirements. Job Details Country: Saudi ArabiaCity: RiyadhIndustry: Civil EngineeringFunction: StructuralSalary: 30,000-45,000 (Estimated, confirm with employer)Job Type: Full‑time Context The Structural Design Engineer – Underground will provide technical design review and construction support for underground and heavy civil infrastructure works in Riyadh. The position requires strong understanding of structural mechanics, geotechnical principles, foundation design, design‑build documentation, contractor submissions, and multidisciplinary coordination. Working with civil, architectural, MEP, project controls, contractor, subcontractor, and client teams, the role helps identify design discrepancies, resolve technical challenges, and protect structural quality throughout design and construction stages. Key Responsibilities Review project standards, specifications, drawings, calculations, technical documents, and design reports to confirm alignment with project objectives and approved requirements. Assess design‑build documents, structural drawings, operating manuals, calculations, and technical reports for compliance with client requirements and project standards. Review contractor submittals covering materials, construction methodologies, subcontractor prequalification documents, installation methods, and related technical submissions. Support the Lead Civil Engineer and Senior Structural Engineers in preparing, reviewing, and consolidating technical reports, investigations, root cause analyses, and engineering status reports. Assist in monitoring project budgets, schedules, scope compliance, design progress, and engineering deliverable commitments. Provide structural engineering support to multidisciplinary teams including architectural, MEP, civil, construction, project controls, and site delivery disciplines. Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams to support timely delivery of design and engineering activities. Attend and witness inspections, testing, installation demonstrations, acceptance activities, and site verification works when required. Review and respond to Requests for Information related to structural engineering issues, underground works, design coordination, technical discrepancies, and construction interfaces. Provide technical support to construction sites and help resolve design‑related issues affecting quality, constructability, safety, progress, or compliance. Identify design discrepancies, structural risks, coordination gaps, incomplete documentation, and technical challenges. Evaluate engineering problems and recommend practical structural solutions based on design standards, project requirements, site conditions, and construction constraints. Participate in safety meetings and review proposed materials, installation demonstrations, construction systems, and construction methods. Support structural coordination for underground works, heavy civil structures, foundations, retaining systems, tunnels, transit infrastructure, and related civil assets. Review structural deliverables with consideration for geotechnical conditions, foundation behavior, durability, maintainability, construction sequencing, and long‑term performance. Maintain clear records of review comments, technical decisions, site observations, action items, RFI responses, and coordination outcomes. Ideal Profile Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering design, construction support, structural review, and technical coordination. Proven experience in the design and delivery of major heavy civil, underground, rail, metro, transit, transportation, or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, foundation design, structural mechanics, and structural engineering design practices. Ability to review structural drawings, calculations, design‑build documents, technical reports, contractor submittals, material submissions, construction methodologies, and RFIs. Experience using structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, SAFE, STAAD. Pro, Revit, CAD, WALLAP, Oasys Slope, TEDDS, Super STRESS, FEM, or equivalent platforms. Strong technical knowledge of engineering design software, construction practices, design standards, and industry best practices. Experience in rail, metro, transit, transportation infrastructure, underground stations, tunnels, foundations, retaining structures, or major civil works is preferred. Knowledge of U. S., British, and European structural design standards and codes is advantageous. Familiarity with Saudi Building Codes and local regulatory requirements is preferred. Experience using Auto CAD and related design software is advantageous. Excellent analytical, coordination, reporting, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams. Detail‑oriented approach with strong focus on safety, quality, constructability, compliance, and technical accuracy. Skills Set Structural engineering Underground structures Structural design review Civil Engineering Heavy civil infrastructure Infrastructure projects Transportation infrastructure Rail projects Metro projects Transit infrastructure Tunnel structures Foundation design Geotechnical principles Structural mechanics Design‑build documents Contractor submittals Material submittal review Construction methodologies Technical document review Structural calculations Design reports Engineering status reports Root cause analysis RFI responses Site technical support Testing and inspection Acceptance activities Safety meetings Multidisciplinary coordination Architectural coordination MEP coordination Project controls coordination Client coordination Contractor coordination Subcontractor coordination Saudi Building Codes U. S. structural codes British structural codes European structural codes Auto CAD Revit ETABS SAFE STAAD. 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