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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a skilled and resilient Mechanical Engineer to oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of critical mechanical systems for a major infrastructure project in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in piping networks, HVAC/ducting systems, and high-capacity pumping stations to deliver world-class engineering solutions in a dynamic desert environment.
What You'll Be Doing
System Design & Review: Review and approve complex engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for piping networks, ducting/HVAC systems, and pumping stations.
Construction Oversight: Provide technical expertise on-site, ensuring all mechanical installations align perfectly with project design, international codes (ASME, ASHRAE), and client standards.
Vendor & Equipment Evaluation: Technical evaluation of procurement bids for pumps, valves, piping materials, and HVAC equipment to ensure quality and compliance.
Testing & Commissioning: Witness and certify pressure testing for piping, balancing for ducting systems, and performance testing for pumps and hydraulic systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with civil, electrical, and structural engineering teams to resolve design conflicts and minimize field delays.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in mechanical engineering, with a heavy emphasis on piping, ducting, and pump systems.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is a plus.
Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, pump hydraulics, stress analysis for piping, and duct static pressure calculations. Proficiency with relevant software (e.g., Caesar II, Pipenet, or AutoCAD/Revit) is highly desirable.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Location/Adaptability: Must be willing to relocate to and work full-time in the Tabuk region. Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or mega-projects in KSA (such as NEOM or Red Sea projects) is highly preferred.
Communication: Fluent in English with strong technical writing skills and the ability to interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 7 years direct mechanical engineering experience focused on piping, ducting, and pump systems
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, pump hydraulics, piping stress analysis, and duct static pressure calculations
- Proficiency with Caesar II, Pipenet, AutoCAD, or Revit
- Experience with testing and commissioning (pressure testing, duct balancing, pump performance testing)
- Knowledge of international codes and standards (ASME, ASHRAE) and client standards
- Willingness to relocate to and work full-time in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- Experience on large-scale infrastructure or mega-projects in KSA (NEOM, Red Sea projects)
- Fluent English with strong technical writing and client interfacing skills
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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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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.
