Bayan Alaraifi
Riyadh
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful Environmental Scientist with hands-on experience in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and various environmental projects. Skilled in supporting field studies, data collection, environmental reporting, and regulatory compliance. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to environmentally responsible solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sr Environmental Specialist
DAR International Engineering Consultancy
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2026.02 - Current
- Contribute to the development of the Unified Engineering Manual Standards for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for EXPRO, establishing a national framework for engineering practices across government infrastructure projects.
- Lead the preparation and development of the environmental standards and environmental compliance requirements within the unified engineering manual.
- Integrate environmental provisions in accordance with Saudi environmental regulations and standards, including requirements from the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC).
- Incorporate relevant national and sectoral engineering standards including Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) Environmental Regulations, Saudi Building Code (SBC), and applicable national environmental legislation.
- Benchmark international environmental management standards, including ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, to support the development of best-practice environmental guidance.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure environmental requirements are integrated across civil, structural, and infrastructure engineering standards.
- Contribute to drafting and reviewing technical environmental chapters, compliance frameworks, and environmental protection requirements within the engineering manual.
- Ensure consistency between environmental provisions and regulatory frameworks governing environmental permitting, environmental impact assessments, and environmental protection measures.
- Participate in technical coordination workshops and multidisciplinary reviews to ensure integration of environmental standards across the engineering manual.
Environmental Scientist
Wood
Khobar, Eastern Province
2023.02 - 2026.03
- Utilized QGIS for spatial data digitalization and environmental mapping to support analysis and planning.
- Supported the Permit Coordinator in obtaining required environmental permits and maintaining the project permit schedule.
- Managed the renewal process for environmental permits from regulatory bodies including (NCEC) and (RC).
- Developed and reviewed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for diverse infrastructure and development projects.
- Compiled and contributed to environmental audit reports to ensure compliance with national laws and organizational standards.
- Reviewed and prepared construction environmental management plan (CEMP).
Environmental Scientist
Red Sea International Company
Jubail, Eastern Province
2021.02 - 2023.01
- Supervised field activities and monitored subcontractors to ensure compliance with environmental procedures and best practices.
- Served as the Environmental Representative, independently overseeing and reporting on environmental aspects during construction and initial operations.
- Coordinated and actively participated in environmental audits, inspections, and project performance meetings as part of compliance assurance efforts.
- Analyzed, reviewed, and submitted environmental performance reports to project management and relevant stakeholders.
- Participated in investigations of environmental incidents and near misses, contributing to root cause analysis and mitigation planning.
- Supported the Permit Coordinator in acquiring necessary environmental permits and updating the project permit schedule.
- Conducted routine site inspections to ensure ongoing environmental compliance and performed internal audits as required.
- Assisted the site HSE Trainer in delivering environmental awareness training to site personnel, promoting a culture of environmental responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Sciences
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY
Hackensack, NJSkills
- Google Earth Pro
- QGIS
- ESIA
- Technical work
- Project execution strategies
- Business development
- Project budgets
- Project schedules
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- General Train the Training Course by SAS Training Center
- H2S & SCBA Safety Course by SAS Training Center
- First Aid & CPR Course by SAS Training Center
- Fire Safety Awareness Course by AOSH.
- Emergency Response Course by AOSH
- Soil Contamination, Impact Assessment and Remediation.
Languages
English
Arabic
Timeline
Sr Environmental Specialist
DAR International Engineering Consultancy
2026.02 - Current
Environmental Scientist
Wood
2023.02 - 2026.03
Environmental Scientist
Red Sea International Company
2021.02 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Sciences
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY