Senior Engineer (Dry Utilities) at KEO in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Dry Engineer to join our award winning team in Riyadh, Saudi.

• Lead and manage dry utilities works, including design coordination, relocation, protection, and diversion activities.
• Plan and oversee utility relocation and temporary diversions, ensuring alignment with project requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate and manage interfaces between dry utilities, roadworks, and other disciplines, ensuring seamless integration across all project elements.
• Take ownership of interface management, identifying risks and ensuring effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise and coordinate with utility authorities and government stakeholders in Riyadh, ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely approvals.
• Carry out detailed technical coordination with utility bodies to resolve design and construction challenges efficiently.
• Provide troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving throughout both design and construction phases, particularly in resolving utility conflicts.
• Support and advise on the application of trenchless construction techniques, including HDD, microtunnelling, and directional drilling.
• Review and approve shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submissions related to dry utilities.
• Ensure strong collaboration between design office and site teams to deliver practical, constructible, and efficient solutions.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure alignment and smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative dry utility solutions, demonstrating the ability to craft and execute practical engineering approaches.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in dry utilities engineering within major infrastructure or road projects.
• Proven experience in utility relocation and temporary diversions.
• Strong technical expertise in dry utility construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience and awareness of trenchless drilling techniques (HDD, microtunnelling, directional drilling).
• Minimum 4–7 years of experience working in/around Riyadh or KSA, with strong knowledge of local utility authorities and stakeholders.
• Proven track record in technical coordination with utility bodies.
• Strong experience in interface management across complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing dry utility solutions on major projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working closely with design offices within large contractors or consultancy environments.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.