Senior Handover & Commissioning Engineer

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Handover & Commissioning Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position supports the Program Management Office (PMO) by overseeing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems associated with roads, tunnels, and related infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Handover & Commissioning Engineer leads and manages the end-to-end handover and commissioning process for large-scale infrastructure projects within a PMO environment. This role requires deep expertise in Testing & Commissioning (T&C), construction close-out, and asset handover across multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, including roads, structures, utilities, landscape, power, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). The focus is on governance, coordination, and assurance of handover readiness, ensuring all contractual, technical, and stakeholder requirements are met prior to Substantial Completion and Final Handover. The position involves strong interface management with PMCMs, Contractors, and receiving entities, and may include site visits across Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project-wide handover and commissioning strategies, procedures, and checklists aligned with PMO standards.
• Oversee and validate Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities, ensuring system functionality, integration, and compliance with specifications.
• Review and ensure completeness of all handover deliverables, including As-Built Drawings, O&M Manuals and Training Documentation, Warranties, Guarantees, Spare Parts, Testing & Commissioning Reports, Asset Registers, and GIS submissions (where applicable).
• Manage and track Substantial Completion requirements, including approval-gated items such as Construction Acceptance Tests, Closed Snag Lists, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Road Safety Audits, and operational readiness evidence.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and authorities (*, municipality, utility providers, traffic control entities) to secure handover approvals, permits, and clearances.
• Ensure proper interface management between systems (*, power supply to ITS, drainage integration, traffic signal operations).
• Review contractor submissions including method statements, T&C plans, ITPs, and close-out documentation.
• Monitor contractor and PMCM performance on handover readiness, highlighting risks and enforcing corrective actions.
• Support the definition and implementation of Defect Liability Period (DLP) strategies and handover conditions.
• Advise PMO leadership on handover risks, partial completions, and operational readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on commissioning and handover matters across all disciplines.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning, construction close-out, and asset handover for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involving collaboration within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment and potential site visits across the city.

Application Information

Parsons Corporation values individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to achieving their full potential.