Lead Civil & Structural Engineer

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Civil & Structural Engineer responsible for study, design, specification and services across transportation systems, bridges and infrastructure. Under general supervision, you will apply advanced techniques and guide teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The role requires mentoring engineers and representing KBR in conferences to resolve important questions and negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years related experience.
• Average experience 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Study, design, and specification of civil transportation systems.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and junior engineers.
• Represent the organization in conferences and negotiations with key engineers and officials.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Leadership

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Title: Lead Civil & Structural Engineer Responsible for study, design, specification and services of transportation systems (road, rail, airport, seaport), bridges, infrastructure, drainage, underground utilities, hydrology/hydraulics, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, water resources and raw water supply, tunnels, geotechnical design, and other civil engineering works. Under general supervision, independently applies advanced engineering techniques, makes decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions or to negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers and is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on scientific interpretations and advice. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget. Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 10+ years.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

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In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

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We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

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We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

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