Utilities Engineer (Electrical)

Role and project

What you will do

• Supervise electrical utility works, including power distribution networks, substations, street lighting, duct banks, underground cabling, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor contractors for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and CSC procedures.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection requests, and provide technical comments.
• Inspect sites and verify work against approved designs, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility authorities, designers, and stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Monitor progress and identify delays, interface issues, and project risks.
• Witness testing and commissioning and verify compliance with approved procedures and performance requirements.
• Review as-built drawings and handover documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment, and sustainability requirements.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager in project delivery.

Required skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least eight years of relevant electrical utilities, construction supervision, or infrastructure experience.
• Experience with power distribution systems, substations, street lighting, MV/LV networks, and utility corridors.
• Strong knowledge of international codes, standards, and utility authority requirements.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor submissions.
• Ability to identify and resolve design, construction, and interface issues.
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software applications.

Desired skills

• Major infrastructure, mixed-use, destination development, or mega-project experience is desired.
• CSC environment experience and familiarity with utility authority coordination and approvals are desired.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, energization, and handover, and knowledge of BIM-enabled delivery, are desired.

Workplace

• The role is site-based in Riyadh.

Benefits

• Parsons describes benefits including paid time off, flexible holidays, development programs, wellness resources, and medical, dental, and vision plans; eligibility may vary by location.