Senior Environmental Engineer

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join its site-based Construction Supervision team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position supports a major landmark development project, focusing on environmental compliance and management throughout its lifecycle.

Project Context

The project involves the design, enabling, and main works for a large-scale destination development. This includes iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure. The Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) is responsible for independent, end-to-end supervision and management, ensuring all works meet stringent program, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements, and support long-term legacy objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance activities across project sites.
• Ensure adherence to project environmental requirements, permits, and applicable local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site assessments to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Review contractor environmental plans, method statements, and environmental reports.
• Monitor environmental performance and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assess and mitigate environmental impacts related to construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on environmental matters.
• Prepare environmental reports, compliance documentation, and performance metrics.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, resource conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Support biodiversity, ecology, and environmental protection requirements where applicable.
• Investigate environmental incidents and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide environmental awareness training and guidance to project teams.
• Support environmental permitting and approval processes.
• Promote sustainability and continuous environmental improvement across project activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior environmental staff.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, handover, and project closeout activities from an environmental perspective.
• Perform other duties related to environmental management as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of environmental experience, preferably on large-scale infrastructure, construction, or development projects.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, environmental impact assessments (EIA), and environmental management systems.
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability, waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
• Professional environmental certifications are an advantage.
• Membership in a recognized environmental professional organization is preferred.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a construction supervision team dedicated to a significant development project.