Engineering Department Director - Saudi National

About the role

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Engineering Department Director who is a Saudi national. You will lead one engineering discipline or a major section of a larger discipline, overseeing large‑scale programs and ensuring delivery excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve staffing budgets, forecasts and assignment schedules for each project.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel, and monitor discipline quality and progress.
• Manage all engineering and design efforts for major programs, coordinating discipline staffing requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to resolve staffing, quality, schedule or productivity issues.
• Develop standards, procedures manuals and recommend process improvements.
• Recruit, interview, evaluate, hire, develop, and, when necessary, terminate personnel.
• Support pre‑contract and business development activities as a technical consultant.
• Ensure compliance with overhead budgets and participate in the Quality Improvement Program.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 18 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing large engineering teams and multi‑disciplinary programs.
• Strong knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead high‑impact engineering programs within a global engineering firm.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional development and career growth pathways.