Utilities Engineer (Electrical)
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Utilities Engineer - Electrical to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a major landmark development project in Riyadh.
The project comprises the design, enabling, and main works for a large-scale destination development featuring several iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Delivered under a client governance framework with stringent programme, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements, the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) is responsible for providing independent, end-to-end supervision and management, ensuring that all works are completed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and handed over to support both successful operations and long-term legacy objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervise electrical utility works, including power distribution networks, substations, street lighting, duct banks, underground cabling, and associated infrastructure.
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and CSC procedures.
- Review and provide technical comments on shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection requests.
- Conduct site inspections and verify that works are performed in accordance with approved designs, industry standards, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors, utility authorities, designers, and project stakeholders to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Monitor construction progress and identify potential delays, interface issues, and project risks.
- Witness testing and commissioning activities and verify compliance with approved procedures and performance requirements.
- Review as-built drawings and handover documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (HSES) requirements.
- Support the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager in the successful delivery of project objectives.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in electrical utilities, construction supervision, or infrastructure projects.
- 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.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Experience on major infrastructure, mixed-use, destination development, or mega-projects.
- Previous experience within a Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) environment.
- Familiarity with utility authority coordination and approvals.
- Experience with testing, commissioning, energization, and handover of electrical utility systems.
- Knowledge of BIM-enabled project delivery processes.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment
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