Job summary
Parsons seeks a Director of Stations in Riyadh to lead design and delivery of stations for a GoA4 driverless rail system. The role provides technical leadership from concept through construction readiness, coordinating consultants and developers to protect operational performance and passenger experience.
Key responsibilities
- Define functional station layouts and passenger flow for high-capacity driverless (GoA4) systems.
- Lead coordination of architecture, structural, and MEP systems including tunnel ventilation and smoke extraction.
- Ensure integration of transit subsystems: communications, SCADA, security, and signaling rooms.
- Direct and manage international design consultants and PMOs through design reviews.
- Implement technical assurance gateways, safety-by-design, and configuration control.
- Run value engineering workshops to optimize space, constructability, and lifecycle cost.
- Coordinate station footprints, structural loads, and utility connections with developers.
- Resolve design conflicts and protect rail operational and structural rights-of-way.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years delivering major rail transit station infrastructure.
- At least 5 years leading client-side engineering or architectural design teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering or related.
- Professional chartership (RIBA, AIA, CEng) is highly advantageous.
- Experience with automated/driverless (GoA4) lines preferred.
- Proven delivery experience within developer-led mixed-use projects.
- Familiarity with regional regulations and Civil Defense approvals preferred.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Work within an international, multidisciplinary team.
- Supportive environment focused on employee wellbeing.
Skills
Station designMEP coordinationTransit systemsValue engineeringStakeholder managementDesign governancePassenger flow analysisConstruction readinessConsultant managementSafety/RAMS
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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