TPE IV/ Principal Civil Engineer – Mining Projects

Role Overview

Wood PLC is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (TPE IV) to support its projects business. The role involves contributing to the development of a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site in Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara, a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Role Purpose

To provide senior civil engineering expertise and field oversight for the construction and execution of mining infrastructure and processing facility assets, ensuring compliance with design specifications, regulatory standards, and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Earthworks

• Lead pre-construction site assessments, surveys, and site mobilization.
• Manage massive earthworks, bulk excavations, and grading operations.
• Verify ground stabilization, soil compaction and improvement if applicable.

Civil & Structural Execution

• Oversee foundation pouring and curing for mining infrastructure.
• Supervise structural steel and reinforced concrete installation for processing plants.
• Ensure that the Contractor is following project specifications and engineering design.
• Issue non-conformance reports for unacceptable construction incidents.
• Direct waterproofing, thermal insulation, and asset protection systems against harsh climates.

Infrastructure & Drainage

• Deploy comprehensive stormwater drainage networks and flood mitigation systems designed by the home office prior to construction, with involvement in limited field modifications to the original design.
• Manage civil finishing works including heavy-haul mining roads and access pavements.
• Coordinate utility trenching, pipelines, and containment pond construction.

Field Support & Safety

• Provide real-time field engineering support and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols alongside local regulatory bodies.
• Review engineering drawings and 3D models to resolve onsite design clashes and respond to technical queries (RFIs).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Mandatory registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• 15+ years of experience in heavy industrial construction, infrastructure, or mining projects.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and local environmental laws.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of earthwork and geotechnical practices.
• Expertise in structural steel and structural concrete design and installation.
• Proficiency in hot-weather concreting practices.
• Field engineering troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Technical document review and RFI (Request for Information) management.

Additional Information

• This is an equal opportunity role. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.