Project Engineer - Wet Utilities, Ras Al-Khair

Project Engineer - Wet Utilities, Ras Al-Khair Requisition ID :

Relocation Authorized : International - Single

Telework Type : Full-Time Office / Project

Work Location : Ras Al Khair

Job Summary : Work Location : Ras Al-Khair. The position is based in Ras Al-Khair, located approximately 100 kilometers north of Jubail Industrial City. Daily commuting between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair is required, using either the available transportation facility or the shuttle bus service. Accommodation for this role is provided in Jubail Industrial City. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided for Ras Al-Khair assignees on workdays.

This position is designated as Single Status only.

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Area Engineering Manager to monitor and coordinate the design process for all Procure & Construct (PC) as well as Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) Contracts. The work will require close coordination and direct interfacing with Construction staff, Design Consultant staff and Contractor’s design team.

Major Responsibilities :

Take ownership of all allocated design contracts to develop Task Releases to local engineering firms (A / E’s).

Prepare scope, design cost estimate, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects (Task Releases).

Formulating project parameters, assigning responsibilities to the most capable employees, and monitoring the project team.

Interacting with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field.

Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project’s status.

Cooperating and communicating with the Area Engineering Manager and other project participants and collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project’s profitability.

Reviewing the engineering tasks and initiating the necessary corrective actions.

Identifying and recommending solutions concerning operational and personnel problems; participating in establishment and implementation of work and safety standards.

Developing engineering scope of work for a project and preparing engineering change orders.

Creating frameworks to measure the project’s metrics and data collection.

Establishing field test methods and methods for monitoring the quality of those tests.

Ensuring the project’s compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.

Directing and coordinating engineering activities for the project or assigned portion, including supervision of engineers of all disciplines.

Liaising with Construction counterparts to ensure resolution of design and construction issues, including site visits to construction sites.

Communicating complex technical issues when required through the Line Management hierarchy, as well as providing / recommending / offering solutions to Client, project and functional management.

Participating in monthly Area Review Meetings to report on project performance and resolution of engineering issues.

Monitoring the timely completion and response of Technical Queries (RFI, FCD).

Raising trends, submitting to project controls, and preparing Design Change Notices.

Reviewing and ensuring quality of A / E submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements :

University degree in Chemical, Mechanical or any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

10 to 13 years of experience in designing above ground and underground utilities networks (i.e., potable water, irrigation water, process water, sea water cooling, sanitary wastewater, industrial wastewater, gas, cooling water, e.g., district cooling).

Reading and interpreting construction / engineering design drawings, equipment specifications, and the ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment / scalable implementation.

Lateral, creative, solution‑oriented technical thinker able to work within and fully utilize Technical Codes, Standards and Procedures.

Competent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Able to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Registered Chartered Professional Engineer of the country of acquired education and of the country of current professional practice.

Experience working with mechanical / plumbing systems related to data centers or similar buildings that use water infrastructure such as pumps, cooling towers, evaporative media, heat exchangers, air‑handling units, or air economizers.

Project‑related experience working with government agencies, utilities, site development due diligence and / or permitting entities.

Experience in the design of mechanical systems for industrial / process projects / infrastructures.

Experience in the design of chemical processes, specifically potable and industrial water treatment plants, and industrial water treatment processes.

Having been a responsible Engineer of Record and / or Final Certification of Deliverables fit for acceptance to authorities would be highly regarded.

Able to read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system / network drawings; read and interpret water quality laboratory results; read and interpret detailed drawings and wiring diagrams, plans, specifications, and maps.

Self‑motivated individual with good leadership and interpersonal skills and experience, with the ability to influence.

Takes full accountability for effectively prioritizing and managing their own workload.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to

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