Principal Engineer - Bridges & Tunnels
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About the Role
WSP is seeking an accomplished Principal Engineer Bridges & Tunnels to lead and deliver complex structural design projects as part of our growing Transport & Infrastructure team.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for bridge and tunnel design projects in Saudi Arabia
- Lead development of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs ensuring compliance with KSA standards
- Act as Engineer of Record or Design Lead on selected projects
- Review and approve design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications
- Interface directly with KSA authorities and key clients
- Drive innovation, value engineering, and design optimisation
- Mentor and develop senior, intermediate, and junior engineers
- Support project managers with technical resourcing, programme planning, and risk management
- Contribute to business development activities including bids and proposals
Requirements
- Deep technical design experience in bridges and tunnels
- Proven leadership in delivering major bridge design projects
- Strong regional (preferably KSA) exposure
- Excellent understanding of authority processes, standards, and client expectations
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Job Overview
- WSP is seeking an accomplished Principal Engineer Bridges & Tunnels to lead and deliver complex structural design projects as part of our growing Transport & Infrastructure team in Jeddah or Riyadh.
- The role focuses on providing technical leadership for major bridge, tunnel, and civil structure design packages, supporting strategic infrastructure programmes across the Kingdom.
Candidate Profile
- Deep technical design experience
- Proven leadership in delivering major bridge design projects
- Strong regional (preferably KSA) exposure with an excellent understanding of authority processes, standards, and client expectations
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for the delivery of bridge and tunnel design projects in Saudi Arabia
- Lead the development of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with KSA standards
- Act as Engineer of Record or Design Lead on selected projects, accountable for technical quality and integrity
- Review and approve design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications
- Interface directly with KSA authorities and key clients, representing WSP at senior technical and commercial meetings
- Lead authority submissions, technical negotiations, and response to review comments
- Drive innovation, value engineering, and design optimisation while maintaining safety and constructability
- Mentor and develop senior, intermediate, and junior engineers within the bridges and structures team
- Support project managers with technical resourcing, programme planning, risk management, and delivery strategies
- Contribute to business development activities, including bids, proposals, and client engagement
- Support the growth of WSP's bridges and tunnels capability and reputation in Saudi Arabia
- Ensure all work aligns with WSP's quality management systems, health and safety standards, and sustainability objectives
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