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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Hydrology & Drainage Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will get to design and support the planning, design, and analysis of advanced stormwater and flood mitigation systems across high-profile infrastructure and master planning projects in the Middle East, with a focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
What You'll Be Doing:
Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for flood risk assessment, stormwater management, and infrastructure design.
Design stormwater drainage structures including culverts, bridges, channels, swales, ponds, and stormwater networks.
Contribute to the planning and implementation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), erosion protection, and flood control solutions.
Perform rainfall and runoff analysis using meteorological and morphological data.
Utilize industry-standard hydrology and modeling tools to develop innovative and efficient design solutions.
Review and ensure the quality and timely delivery of design packages from pre-concept through to IFC.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate drainage systems into wider infrastructure designs.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Proficiency in PC software packages commonly used in hydrology and storm drainage design.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Proven experience in major flood mitigation and stormwater management schemes for roads and master plan developments, especially in KSA and the Middle East.
Strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and drainage infrastructure design.
Proficiency in software tools such as: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, WMS, HYFRAN+, InfoWorks ICM, Civil 3D, Bentley Suite, ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, MS Office.
Knowledge of sustainability criteria for drainage systems (SuDS).
Commitment to delivering high-quality, timely engineering solutions in a collaborative environment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- 6+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Proficiency in PC software packages commonly used in hydrology and storm drainage design
- Proven experience in major flood mitigation and stormwater management schemes for roads and master plan developments, especially in KSA and the Middle East
- Strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and drainage infrastructure design
- Proficiency in specific tools: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, WMS, HYFRAN+, InfoWorks ICM, Civil 3D, Bentley Suite, ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, MS Office
- Knowledge of sustainability criteria for drainage systems (SuDS)
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
