Dubai Structural Design Engineer — Seismic & Sustainable

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 178,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborate with global experts

Contribute to sustainable engineering solutions

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is looking for a Structural Design Engineer to develop and optimize designs for complex commercial, residential, and mixed‑use projects. The role involves advanced structural design and multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring compliance with local and international building codes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering with 4-7 years of relevant experience, proficient in engineering software like SAP2000 and AutoCAD. AECOM offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in sustainable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in structural engineering, preferably on complex projects.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Experience with seismic design and sustainable building practices.
• Excellent communication and technical writing ability.
• In‑depth knowledge of regional building codes and global design standards.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel for site coordination as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for commercial, residential, and mixed‑use developments.
• Perform advanced structural analysis and calculations to verify safety and efficiency.
• Use structural engineering software to optimize design outcomes.
• Coordinate structural work with architectural, MEP, and other design disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with UAE, regional, and international building codes.
• Prepare and review reports, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable engineering practices.
• Ensure seismic design requirements are addressed in all structural systems.
• Support project teams during design development and technical reviews.
• Participate in site visits as required.

Skills

Structural analysis and modeling

Load calculations and code compliance

Multidisciplinary design coordination

Technical documentation and reporting

Seismic design expertise

Sustainable engineering principles

CAD and structural modeling software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is looking for a Structural Design Engineer to develop and optimize designs for complex commercial, residential, and mixed‑use projects. The role involves advanced structural design and multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring compliance with local and international building codes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering with 4-7 years of relevant experience, proficient in engineering software like SAP2000 and AutoCAD. AECOM offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in sustainable engineering solutions.