Structural Design Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

Structural Design Engineer for Steel Structures will be responsible but not limited to structurally design, plan, and oversee the project's construction process. This individual is primarily focused on the structural design that is safe, functional, and efficient, serving the purpose identified by the Client.

List of typical duties and responsibilities:

• Project technical assessment and design structural analysis to propose optimal solutions.
• Preparation of structural calculation models in engineering software, design calculations, and technical specifications.
• Project value engineering.
• Taking decisions related to design issues.
• Design input and advisory for the Project Manager/Engineer with coordination regarding ongoing technical matters.
• Reporting to the Department Manager regarding work progress.
• Following up with the Project Consultant Engineers and the Resident Engineer.
• Liaison and coordination with other designers, engineers, and architects to produce technically, economically, and aesthetically optimized design.
• Working with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions, analyze soil investigation results, and in situ tests.
• Providing expertise for structural assessment of existing structures. Investigating existing structures for the purpose of technical survey in search of structural flaws and advisory on how to improve their structural integrity.
• Checking analysis and comparison of requirements between contract specifications, B.O.Q., and drawings for the project technical study purpose and clarifications with the Consultant.
• Attending meetings dedicated to design-related issues.
• Supervising the drafting team for the timely preparation of shop drawings and other submittals.
• Following up with Procurement Department, Suppliers, and Subcontractors regarding material suitability/availability for the design purpose.

Qualifications:

• Degree Qualified in Structural Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in Steel Structure Engineering.
• Familiar with Infrastructural and Industrial Steel Structures, as well as Special and High-End Steel Structures of various purposes.
• Knowledge and advanced command of design engineering computer software packages for structural analysis, modeling, and drafting purposes (e.g., Midas, SAP2000, Staad Pro, IDEA StatiCa, Revit, AutoCAD). Knowledge of RFEM software package would be an advantage.
• Excellent understanding of best engineering practices and broad technical and structural knowledge in design techniques, standards, and guidelines.
• Experienced with Eurocodes, US and British design standards, as well as local engineering guidelines and design manuals.
• Self-driven team player with organizational skills, able to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office; programming experience would be an advantage.
• Driving license.
• Reports to Design Engineering Department Manager.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time