Field Engineer – Tunnels (Saudi National)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Field Engineer-Tunnels (Saudi National) to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing;

• Oversee daily construction activities related to tunnel excavation, support systems, waterproofing, and structural works.
• Review construction drawings, method statements, and specifications to ensure correct implementation on site.
• Provide technical guidance on tunnel methodologies including NATM, cut-and-cover, microtunneling, and utility corridors.
• Monitor alignment, grades, and construction tolerances, ensuring compliance with design requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and checks on materials, equipment, and workmanship.
• Identify technical issues on site and coordinate with design teams and contractors to resolve them.
• Work closely with civil, structural, geotechnical, and MEP teams to ensure tunnel interfaces are correctly managed.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure tunnel works align with the overall project construction sequence and schedule.
• Participate in construction progress meetings, inspections, and issue resolution sessions.
• Enforce strict adherence to project safety protocols, especially within confined and underground working environments.
• Conduct and participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments for tunnel activities.
• Ensure proper implementation of ventilation, lighting, emergency egress, and HSE controls in tunnel operations.
• Maintain detailed records of daily site activities, inspections, and issues related to tunneling works.
• Review and approve construction submittals, method statements, and inspection test plans (ITPs) specific to tunnel activities.
• Support the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting tunnel construction status, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and field inspectors on tunnel-related construction practices.
• Act as a liaison between the contractor, design consultants, and client representatives for all tunneling-related matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in tunnel construction quality and productivity.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring;

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in field engineering, with a focus on tunnel construction within large infrastructure projects.
• Proven involvement in airport infrastructure, rail, metro, or highway tunnel projects.
• Strong understanding of tunnel construction methods, support systems, ground behavior, and safety measures.
• Familiar with tunnel waterproofing systems, utility integration, and concrete and structural detailing.
• Experience with field quality control, inspection tools, surveying coordination, and technical documentation.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and manage field changes efficiently.
• Certification in tunneling or geotechnical engineering (e.g., CET, ICE, or ITA-AITES).
• Experience with tunnel boring machines (TBM), microtunneling, or pipe jacking.
• Familiarity with project standards such as BS, EN, ACI, or FAA/ICAO for subsurface infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or BIM tools for tunnel layout verification.
• Experience in working on government-regulated or aviation-related infrastructure.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
  
  
  

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