About Parsons and the Opportunity

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer - Fuel to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and involves providing technical leadership and coordination for complex aviation fuel systems and infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

The Lead Engineer - Fuel will be responsible for providing comprehensive technical engineering support and coordination across the entire project lifecycle, from design and construction to testing, commissioning, and handover of aviation fuel systems and associated infrastructure. This role ensures that all engineering activities comply with approved designs, project specifications, applicable aviation fuel standards, international codes, and client requirements. Close coordination with design consultants, contractors, and various project teams is essential for effective technical delivery and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities for aviation fuel systems and infrastructure.
• Review and coordinate the design and technical delivery of fuel storage, distribution, transfer, and dispensing systems.
• Evaluate engineering deliverables including drawings, specifications, calculations, technical reports, and equipment data sheets.
• Ensure fuel system designs adhere to project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between Fuel Systems and other disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, ICT, Fire & Life Safety, and Airfield.
• Review fuel demand, flow, system capacity, pressure requirements, and hydraulic calculations.
• Provide technical support for fuel pumping, transfer, filtration, metering, control, and monitoring systems.
• Review technical requirements for pumps, valves, filters, meters, tanks, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Support technical review of fuel hydrant systems, including pits, isolation valves, control systems, and aircraft servicing interfaces.
• Review design provisions for isolation, drainage, venting, pressure control, emergency shutdown, leak detection, and system safety.
• Coordinate with relevant disciplines regarding hazardous area classification and equipment requirements.
• Review vendor and contractor technical submittals for compliance with approved specifications.
• Respond to RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, and site technical issues.
• Provide engineering support to construction teams and assist in resolving installation issues.
• Participate in design and constructability reviews to identify potential technical and interface issues.
• Coordinate with Quality teams on inspection and testing requirements.
• Review and support preparation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), testing procedures, and commissioning requirements.
• Provide technical support during fuel system installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Verify testing activities including pressure testing, pipeline integrity testing, flushing, cleaning, leak testing, and functional testing.
• Support commissioning teams during system start-up, functional testing, and performance verification.
• Review technical documentation and ensure engineering records are maintained throughout project execution.
• Review and coordinate as-built drawings, technical dossiers, O&M documentation, and handover requirements.
• Support the assessment of design changes, technical alternatives, and engineering variations.
• Provide technical input for engineering-related changes and potential claims.
• Identify technical risks, design gaps, constructability issues, and interface constraints, recommending mitigation measures.
• Participate in engineering coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Track engineering actions, technical comments, RFIs, and design deliverables for timely closure.
• Support the development of technical solutions to improve system reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Fuel Engineers and junior engineering personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with construction and commissioning teams to ensure proper implementation of engineering requirements on site.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 8+ years of relevant experience in fuel systems engineering and demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Sound engineering judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong coordination and interface management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Proactive approach to identifying technical issues and risks.
• Ability to work under demanding project schedules.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Good understanding of construction and commissioning requirements.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and technical compliance.

Compliance and Technical Standards

A critical aspect of this role involves ensuring strict compliance with applicable industry standards and codes. The Lead Engineer - Fuel will be responsible for upholding adherence to JIG, EI/JIG, NFPA, API, ASME, ASTM, IEC, ISO, and other relevant standards pertinent to the project's scope and requirements.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, where the Lead Engineer - Fuel will collaborate with diverse project teams and stakeholders to deliver critical aviation fuel infrastructure projects.