Associate Designer
Summary
The role involves designing and reviewing civil infrastructure (earthwork, roads, drainage) for industrial projects, ensuring compliance with global/local codes, and collaborating with contractors and engineers. Core tools include Civil 3D, SewerGEMS, and 3D model review software like Navisworks.
Associate Designer II
Location: AlKhobar, SA-04, Saudi Arabia
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for performing and reviewing civil design work for in‑house and contractor‑executed projects. This includes earthwork, site grading, roads, paving, and various drainage systems. The role ensures that all civil designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards while coordinating with other engineering disciplines. The engineer will also support project execution, participate in design reviews, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing civil designs for earthwork, grading, roads, paving, and drainage
Reviewing and verifying contractor design deliverables for compliance and quality
Ensuring alignment of civil design with other engineering disciplines
Preparing design calculations, Basis of Design documents, specifications, and standards
Supporting FEED and Detailed Design activities for greenfield and brownfield projects
Preparing scopes of work for geotechnical, topographical, and underground scanning surveys
Reviewing vendor drawings and performing material take‑offs
Participating in 3D model reviews using tools such as Navisworks or SPR
Basic Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Minimum Experience
10 years of civil engineering experience in petrochemical, fertilizer, refining, oil, or gas industries
5 to 7 years of experience with a recognized international FEED or EPC contractor
Experience in both FEED and Detailed Design for greenfield and brownfield projects
Site or construction experience is an advantage
Technical Skills
Knowledge of international design codes such as AASHTO, ACI, API, ASTM, AWWA, NFPA, and PIP
Experience in earthwork design, rough grading, and finish grading
Roads and paving design, including geometric design
Site development, fencing, and gate layout
Familiarity with local codes and regulations such as HCIS and RC
Stormwater, sanitary sewer, firewater, and contaminated drainage design
Hydraulic design for evaporation ponds and first‑flush ponds
Proficiency in CivilStorm, SewerGEMS, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar software
Ability to prepare design reports, specifications, and standards
Experience with 3D project execution and model review software
Ability to perform vendor drawing reviews and prepare material take‑offs
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
