Junior Structural Engineer

ARX | smart minds; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Exposure to international projects

Job summary

ARX is seeking a Junior Structural Engineer for our Dubai site office to assist senior engineers in reviewing reinforced-concrete and steel shop drawings, coordinating with BIM/CAD teams, and maintaining clear records in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with at least 5 years in building or infrastructure projects, fluent English, and a willingness to learn and collaborate with contractors and consultants. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience on building/infrastructure projects.
• Experience in shop drawing review and coordination for RC/steel works.
• Good understanding of structural drawings and reinforcement detailing.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review reinforced-concrete and steel shop drawings under senior guidance.
• Check dimensions, levels, reinforcement details, and interfaces with architecture/MEP.
• Support review of bar bending schedules, material submittals, and method statements.
• Maintain trackers, logs, and records of reviews and actions.
• Coordinate comments with designers, contractors, BIM/CAD teams, and site engineers.
• Assist in processing RFIs, field changes, and construction queries.
• Support resolution of interface issues between concrete, steel, and MEP interfaces.
• Perform basic quantity take-offs and simple technical assessments.
• Participate in coordination meetings and design reviews.
• Ensure document control and data environment compliance.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

Navisworks

Civil 3D

BIM coordination

CDE platforms

Job description

Job Description:

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in:

airports, bridges, buildings, cableways,

digital innovation, environment, equipment,

geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros,

nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports,

railways, river engineering, roads, traffic, tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment.

With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.

People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.

ARX, marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with our offices in UAE and KSA. This establishment underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.

For our site office in Dubai, we are looking for

Junior Structural Engineer- 100% (m/f)

The Ideal Candidate will be a motivated junior structural engineering professional with practical experience in construction documentation, shop drawing review, and multidisciplinary coordination. The candidate should be able to assist senior structural engineers in checking reinforced-concrete and steel shop drawings, following up technical comments, coordinating assigned design information with site and BIM/CAD teams, and maintaining clear records of reviews and submissions. The role is suited to someone detail-oriented, proactive, willing to learn, and comfortable working with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, designers, and project teams in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the structural engineering team in reviewing reinforced-concrete and steel shop drawings under the guidance of senior engineers, checking alignment with approved design drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Carry out initial checks of shop drawings for dimensions, levels, reinforcement details, embed plates, inserts, openings, cast-in items, setting-out information, and coordination with architectural and MEP requirements.
• Support the review of bar bending schedules, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other structural technical submissions.
• Prepare and update shop drawing review trackers, comment logs, technical registers, and follow-up lists to support timely closure of engineering actions.
• Coordinate assigned structural comments with designers, contractors, subcontractors, BIM/CAD teams, and site engineers under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in checking structural drawings, sketches, RFIs, field change requests, and construction-related technical queries, escalating technical issues for senior review.
• Support the resolution of structural interface issues involving concrete works, steel works, builders' works information, facade supports, architectural layouts, and MEP services coordination.
• Carry out basic structural checks, quantity take-offs, drawing comparisons, and simple technical assessments for assigned tasks.
• Participate in coordination meetings, technical workshops, and internal design reviews, recording actions and following up assigned items.
• Support site engineering activities by clarifying approved drawings, reviewing marked-up drawings, and helping verify that construction documentation is consistent and controlled.
• Maintain accurate records of reviews, responses, approvals, and pending actions in line with document-control and common data environment workflows.
• Apply ARX quality, safety, and professional standards when preparing, reviewing, and coordinating structural engineering deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant structural engineering experience on building, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
• Mandatory experience in shop drawing review, shop drawing coordination, or preparation of structural shop drawings for reinforced-concrete and/or steel works.
• Good understanding of structural drawings, reinforcement detailing, steel connection details, general arrangement drawings, construction sequencing, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to assist in reviewing bar bending schedules, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, technical queries, and construction-related documentation with guidance from senior engineers.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required; familiarity with Revit, Tekla, Navisworks, Civil 3D, BIM coordination, or CDE platforms is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of international structural design standards, project specifications, quality requirements, and construction documentation workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify drawing inconsistencies, missing information, coordination clashes, and constructability concerns.
• Good communication and follow-up skills, with the ability to coordinate professionally with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams under guidance.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, maintain trackers, meet review deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced site/project environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required; Arabic language capability is an advantage.
• Immediate Joiners are highly preferred.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
• Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.