Senior Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor dam operation and maintenance activities across the assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control disciplines.
• Review the condition and operational performance of dams and associated assets.
• Identify structural, hydraulic, geotechnical, mechanical or operational deficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
• Review dam inspection findings, condition-assessment reports and instrumentation data.
• Monitor seepage, deformation, settlement, cracking, erosion, sedimentation and other indicators that may affect dam performance.
• Review and support preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency maintenance programs.
• Identify critical assets and prioritize maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement requirements.
• Review project schedules, work plans, progress reports and approved budgets.
• Monitor actual progress against contractual milestones and approved delivery plans.
• Identify schedule, cost, technical and operational deviations and recommend recovery actions.
• Plan and coordinate dam O&M, rehabilitation and improvement projects from initiation through completion.
• Review technical designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, bills of quantities and method statements.
• Verify that technical submissions comply with applicable codes, standards and Client requirements.
• Oversee dam O&M contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Verify that contractors execute works in accordance with approved plans, specifications, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Review contractors’ progress reports, technical submissions, inspection requests and completion records.
• Participate in site inspections, technical audits, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical issues, non-conformances, defects and outstanding works.
• Support the preparation and improvement of dam operating manuals, maintenance procedures and emergency action plans.
• Contribute technical input to new scopes of work, tender documents and contract requirements.
• Monitor project risks and support the development of appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with planning, contracts, cost control, risk, quality, HSE and asset-management teams.
• Prepare clear daily, weekly, monthly, annual and technical reports as required by the assignment.
• Present technical findings, performance concerns, risks and recommendations to management and government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with government entities, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Attend meetings, inspections and site visits anywhere in Saudi Arabia as required.
• Comply with Saudi laws, applicable codes, Client procedures, quality requirements and occupational health and safety obligations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 16 years of professional engineering experience in dam projects.
• Substantial experience in the operation, maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation or improvement of dams and associated infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of dam structures, spillways, outlets, gates, drainage systems, foundations and associated electromechanical assets.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities related to dams.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors and reviewing O&M project execution.
• Experience reviewing schedules, budgets, technical reports, engineering designs and contractor submissions.
• Sound knowledge of dam inspection, condition assessment, asset performance and maintenance planning.
• Ability to identify technical and operational risks and develop practical engineering recommendations.
• Strong technical-reporting, coordination, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant experience must be supported by verifiable employment records, project references, reports or studies when requested.