Senior Civil Engineer Bridges

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer in Dubai to lead inspections, assessments and coordination of structural activities for facilities. You will oversee structural inspections of bridges, marine infrastructure and heavy steel components, review drawings and tests, and ensure quality, safety and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have a Civil/Structural degree, 8+ years in structural engineering, UAE experience, and familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Office and CMMS tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE/Chartered status preferred.
• 8+ years of overall structural engineering experience.
• 4+ years in bridge, marine infrastructure or heavy structural-steel projects.
• 5+ years UAE experience preferred.
• RTA projects experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed structural inspections of bridge elements and related components.
• Identify defects such as deterioration, corrosion, cracking, and water leakage.
• Prepare inspection and condition reports and repair recommendations.
• Develop and review repair methodologies for steel and concrete components.
• Review drawings, submittals, method statements, and test plans.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders from initiation to closure.
• Monitor progress and ensure completion within programme.
• Supervise welding, coatings, and NDT processes.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineers on interfaces.
• Attend site meetings and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Site execution

Defect assessment

Technical report writing

Communication

Multi-work order management

AutoCAD

MS Office

Structural-analysis software

Maximo (CMMS)

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE/Chartered status preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Structural-analysis software

Maximo

Job description

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for managing inspecting evaluating and coordinating all structural engineering activities associated with the facilities.

The role includes structural inspections corrective maintenance repair works technical assessments method statement reviews contractor coordination quality control and preparation of engineering documentation required for submission to the Client Consultant and relevant authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed structural inspections of steel bridge elements box girders pontoons machinery pits concrete structures access platforms ladders supports and associated bridge components.
• Identify structural defects deterioration corrosion cracking deformation water leakage coating failures concrete spalling and other maintenance-related issues.
• Prepare inspection reports technical assessments condition reports and repair recommendations.
• Develop and review repair methodologies for structural steel reinforced concrete bridge components and marine structures.
• Review structural drawings shop drawings material submittals method statements inspection and test plans risk assessments and technical calculations.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance and planned maintenance work orders from initiation through execution inspection approval and closure.
• Monitor the progress of structural work orders and ensure that activities are completed within the approved programme.
• Supervise structural repair works including steel plate replacement welding repairs strengthening crack repair concrete repair grouting protective coating and anti-carbonation coating.
• Review welding procedures WPS PQR welder qualifications and NDT requirements.
• Verify structural steel fabrication erection dimensional accuracy bolt tightening welding quality and surface preparation.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing including ultrasonic testing magnetic particle testing dye penetrant testing and thickness measurements.
• Review material test certificates and ensure compliance with approved specifications and applicable standards.
• Prepare technical proposals repair sketches scope of work bills of quantities and cost estimates for corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with mechanical electrical hydraulic and PLC/SCADA engineers where structural works interface with bridge operating systems.
• Liaise with the Client Consultant specialist subcontractors suppliers and internal project teams.
• Attend site meetings technical coordination meetings inspections and progress-review meetings.
• Prepare technical presentations and progress reports for submission to the Client.
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings specifications quality requirements safety procedures and project standards.
• Maintain proper engineering records inspection reports photographs test reports approvals and work-order closure documentation.
• Support emergency inspections and urgent structural assessments whenever required.
• Assist the Project Manager in programme monitoring resource planning risk identification and recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional engineering certification or chartered status is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of overall structural engineering experience .
• Minimum 4 years of practical experience in bridge marine infrastructure or heavy structural-steel projects.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with RTA projects bridge maintenance or movable bridge systems will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Skills and Competencies

• Strong practical and site-execution knowledge.
• Ability to independently assess structural defects and recommend suitable repair solutions.
• Strong technical-report writing and documentation skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and priorities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with structural-analysis software will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Maximo or similar computerized maintenance-management systems will be beneficial.
• Strong commitment to quality safety and timely completion of works.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time