Geotechnical Lead at Parsons Corporation

, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Pavement Design, Geotechnical Instrumentation, Field Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Skills, Reporting Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Geotechnical Software, Risk Assessment, Slope Stability Analysis, Soil Improvement Techniques, Collaboration, Compliance

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Lead to oversee soil, foundation, and geotechnical investigations for a major airport development project. The role involves leading geotechnical design, site investigation, laboratory testing, and construction monitoring for airfield pavements, foundations, and earthworks. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering for large-scale infrastructure projects, including airports, highways, or heavy civil works. What You’ll Be Doing: Develop and implement geotechnical investigation programs, including drilling, sampling, and testing. Perform soil, rock, and groundwater analysis to support foundation and earthworks design. Review and approve geotechnical design reports, specifications, and recommendations. Provide expert advice on shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, embankments, and pavements. Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure geotechnical requirements are incorporated into civil works. Monitor ground improvement and specialized foundation works. Oversee geotechnical monitoring, instrumentation, and field testing during construction. Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate geotechnical risks impacting construction or operations. Liaise with design consultants, contractors, and airport authorities on geotechnical matters. Review subcontractor works, quality control documentation, and testing results. Provide technical guidance and recommendations to project management teams. What Required Skills You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. Minimum 15 years of geotechnical engineering experience, with a strong background in airport, airfield, or large civil infrastructure projects. Expertise in soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and pavement design. Experience with geotechnical instrumentation, field testing, and laboratory testing methods. Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in geotechnical software (PLAXIS, GEO5, Settle3D, etc.) and MS Office. Professional certifications such as PE, Chartered Engineer, or equivalent. Familiarity with airfield pavement design standards (ACI, FAA, ICAO). Experience in risk assessment, slope stability analysis, and soil improvement techniques. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. 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/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

The Geotechnical Lead will oversee soil, foundation, and geotechnical investigations for a major airport development project. Responsibilities include leading geotechnical design, site investigation, laboratory testing, and construction monitoring.