Geotechnical engineer
Parsons Corporation
Date: 19 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Geotechnical Engineer to join our team.
What You'll Be Doing
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Geotechnical Engineer to join our team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and oversee all geotechnical engineering activities across project phases, ensuring technical compliance with national standards and client requirements.
- Review and validate geotechnical investigations, soil reports, foundation designs, and ground improvement recommendations prepared by consultants.
- Provide expert advice on geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support decision-making during planning, design, and construction stages.
- Coordinate closely with design, construction, and project management teams to ensure effective integration of geotechnical inputs into project deliverables.
- Conduct technical evaluations, participate in value engineering workshops, and contribute to performance monitoring and risk assessment processes.
- Supervise field investigations, testing programs, and site verifications to confirm compliance with approved geotechnical recommendations.
- Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and reporting of geotechnical activities in alignment with EPMO governance and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering.
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in geotechnical engineering, with a strong record in infrastructure or government-led projects.
- In-depth knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation systems, and geotechnical risk management.
- Proficiency in geotechnical software tools such as Plaxis, GeoStudio, gINT, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle management within an EPMO or similar governance framework.
- Proven ability to manage consultants, review technical submissions, and support strategic project goals.
- Familiarity with national codes (e.g., SBC) and compliance with or similar guidelines.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is an advantage.
- Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance-based reporting.
- Strong technical writing and bilingual communication skills (Arabic and English preferred).
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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