Senior Structural Design Engineer – Quay walls and Jetties (UAE)

Cabo Norte Professionals; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 367,242; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Job summary

Cabo Norte Professionals is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to contribute to marine and civil infrastructure projects. The role involves preparation and review of structural designs, structural analysis using industry software, and collaboration with project teams for design optimization.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in reinforced concrete and steel structural design, and a relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. A competitive salary and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of structural design experience.
• Proven experience within marine, port, waterfront, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in reinforced concrete and steel structural design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review structural designs for marine and civil projects.
• Perform structural analyses using engineering software.
• Support alignment between engineering design and project execution.

Skills

Structural analysis and design principles

Coordination and collaboration in multidisciplinary environments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

MIDAS

STAAD Pro

PLAXIS

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer who will contribute to the design and engineering of marine and civil infrastructure projects. You will be involved throughout project development phases, from concept design and tender support through detailed engineering and construction support. The role requires strong structural engineering expertise combined with experience in marine infrastructure and multidisciplinary project environments.

Responsibilities

Structural Design & Engineering

• Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, and technical documentation for marine and civil infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to the design of quay walls, jetties, marine platforms, dolphins and mooring structures, sheet pile and combi‑wall systems, piled marine structures, retaining structures, port infrastructure, waterfront developments, and temporary works associated with marine construction.
• Ensure designs comply with project requirements, applicable standards, and construction constraints.

Structural Analysis

• Perform structural analyses using industry‑standard engineering software.
• Support the development and verification of reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, marine foundations, temporary works, construction stage analyses, and soil‑structure interaction assessments.
• Review engineering assumptions and contribute to technically sound engineering solutions.

Design & Construction Coordination

• Collaborate with construction, methods, and project teams to support practical and executable engineering solutions.
• Contribute to constructability reviews, design optimisation initiatives, value engineering exercises, construction sequencing assessments, temporary works integration, and technical risk identification.
• Support alignment between engineering design and project execution requirements.

Tender & Pre‑Construction Support

• Support tender and pre‑construction activities by providing structural engineering input during project development phases.
• Contribute to technical proposal preparation, preliminary design development, quantity verification, engineering studies, alternative design evaluations, and technical clarifications.
• Assist in developing technically competitive and commercially viable project solutions.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, and marine engineers, construction teams, external consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Support multidisciplinary collaboration and technical alignment throughout project development and delivery phases.

Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering accreditation is considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of structural design experience.
• Proven experience within marine, port, waterfront, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in reinforced concrete and steel structural design.
• Experience working within Design & Build project environments is preferred.
• Exposure to both permanent and temporary works design is considered an advantage.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete design, steel design, marine structures, geotechnical interfaces, and soil‑structure interaction concepts.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards and design codes.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, MIDAS, STAAD Pro, PLAXIS, ANSYS, or similar platforms is preferred.

Preferred Project Experience

• Quay wall design.
• Jetty design.
• Marine piling systems.
• Port infrastructure.
• Waterfront developments.
• Retaining structures.
• Temporary works engineering.
• Marine construction support.

Skills & Working Style

• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions that balance technical, commercial, and operational considerations.
• Understanding of constructability and execution challenges within marine projects.
• Experience supporting tender engineering and project delivery activities.
• Strong coordination and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary project environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to Design & Build projects and support development of engineering solutions from concept through project execution.
• Competitive salary package, exposure to technically demanding project environments and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engineering environment delivering marine and infrastructure projects within multidisciplinary project teams.