Principal Engineer – Water (Saudi Arabia) Riyadh

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Engineering and 12-15+ years of experience in water infrastructure design. Proven experience in KSA projects and proficiency in hydrological modelling software are essential.

Job Summary

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable, innovative, and
future-ready water infrastructure solutions, we are seeking a seasoned Principal
Engineer – Water to join our expanding team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior
technical role sits within our Transport & Infrastructure business unit and
focuses on the design and delivery of large-scale water, hydrology, and wet
utilities projects across Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in water infrastructure
design, whether in wet utilities or hydrology, along with a strong background in
coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure and land
development projects. Prior, in-depth KSA project experience is essential to
ensure compliance with local authority requirements and to navigate regional
design and approval processes effectively.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-caliber professional to influence
complex programmes, shape technical excellence, and drive innovative approaches
in one of the region’s most dynamic markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead and oversee the end-to-end design and delivery of major water
infrastructure projects, including potable water, stormwater drainage, foul
sewerage, TSE/irrigation networks, and hydrological systems.
* Provide technical leadership in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and wet
utilities design in alignment with local authority standards and
international best practices.
* Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration
between civil, structural, environmental, transport, and other engineering
disciplines.
* Deliver high-quality technical outputs, including design reports, modelling
outputs, specifications, drawings, tender documents, and engineering studies.
* Steer client engagement, presenting design solutions, providing
subject-matter expertise, and ensuring superior stakeholder communication.
* Guide authority submissions and interface with local authorities, ensuring
compliance and timely approvals.
* Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, promoting technical
excellence and knowledge transfer within the team.
* Support project managers in planning, budgeting, risk management, and overall
technical strategy for major programmes.
* Drive quality assurance by ensuring adherence to internal quality management
processes and health & safety standards.
* Contribute to business development, including proposal preparation, bid
support, technical presentations, and client relationship building.
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in water
engineering to integrate sustainable and innovative solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental
Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
* 12-15+ years of experience in water infrastructure design, hydrology, or wet
utilities engineering, preferably within an engineering consultancy.
* Proven experience delivering large-scale water or wet utilities projects
specifically within KSA, with strong knowledge of relevant authority
standards, manuals, and approval processes.
* Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing
complex infrastructure project delivery.
* Advanced proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools and
software such as InfoWorks, EPANET, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, Civil 3D,
and similar platforms.
* Strong technical writing and communication skills, including client-facing
leadership and presentation capabilities.
* Ability to navigate the local regulatory landscape and maintain strong
working relationships with local authorities.
* Commitment to innovation, sustainable design, and continuous improvement.

 

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support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at
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WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the
other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or
ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start
and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits
including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid
professional subscriptions.

 

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the end-to-end design and delivery of major water infrastructure projects, including potable water, stormwater, and sewerage systems. Manage multidisciplinary teams while ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and effective stakeholder engagement.

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