Sr. Structural Design Engineer

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead and oversee structural design, BIM coordination, and fire-rated construction systems, ensuring full compliance with Saudi Building Codes (SBC), international structural standards, seismic design requirements, and fire safety regulations. The role involves integrating prefabrication, modular construction, and advanced engineering methodologies to optimize efficiency, safety, and quality. The incumbent will manage design consultants, review shop drawings, approve material submittals, and provide on-site technical leadership, ensuring adherence to the highest construction standards.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Review and approve structural designs, ensuring compliance with SBC, IBC, ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, and NFPA fire safety standards.
• Ensure the integration of fire-rated structural elements (columns, beams, slabs, walls) using fire-resistant materials and passive fire protection measures.
• Verify seismic design, wind load resistance, and structural resilience against extreme environmental conditions.
• Conduct seismic load and wind resistance analysis to ensure structural integrity.
• Optimize structural load-bearing systems for material efficiency, durability, and prefabrication suitability.
• Ensure structural designs are fully modeled in BIM (LOD 350+), enhancing clash detection and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Utilize BIM tools (Revit, Tekla, Navisworks) for structural performance analysis and constructability reviews.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary BIM coordination meetings to align structural, MEP, ELV, and architectural designs.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, steel fabrication details, and concrete material submittals.
• Conduct site inspections to verify foundation works, structural frame assembly, and fireproofing applications.
• Supervise load testing, fireproofing application, and material compliance testing.
• Troubleshoot structural design issues and implement corrective actions to prevent construction delays.
• Ensure structural systems support prefabrication and modular assembly, reducing on-site labor and accelerating project timelines.
• Identify and mitigate structural risks, preventing design errors, material failures, and compliance breaches.
• Ensure redundancy, failover mechanisms, and long-term durability in all structural installations.
• Implement quality control measures, guaranteeing structural safety, material integrity, and adherence to international standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural, Civil, or Fire Engineering from a recognized university.
• 12 to 15+ years of experience in structural design, modular construction, and fire-rated building systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Saudi Building Codes (SBC), IBC, ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, NFPA fire safety standards.
• Proficiency in structural design software (SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD.Pro, Tekla, Revit Structure).
• Strong experience in reviewing and approving shop drawings, material submittals, and steel/concrete fabrication details.
• Expertise in BIM (LOD 350+), digital twin modeling, and prefabricated structural designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for troubleshooting structural design and on-site construction issues.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia is mandatory.
• Must be available for immediate start.