Senior Structural Engineer

Kn Uae; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design for building and infrastructure projects, review calculations, and coordinate with MEP, Architecture, and Utilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of codes and standards in the Middle East, hands-on experience with concrete and steel structures, and proficiency in ETABS, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, Revit, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in structural engineering in the UAE, focused on design.
• Proven delivery of building structures and/or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and structural steelwork.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (MEP, Architecture, Utilities).
• Proficient in ETABS, STAAD/STAAD Pro, SAP2000; Revit and CAD tools; BIM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design for building, civil, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, models, specs, and detailed drawings.
• Provide technical leadership in concept, scheme, and detailed designs.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and project specs.
• Review designs, calculations, drawings for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary teams (MEP, Architecture, Utilities).
• Provide technical support to engineers and BIM technicians.
• Manage structural tasks and resources per project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality against drawings.
• Ensure adherence to company and client quality standards and procedures.
• Communicate technical aspects to team members and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with current codes and practices; contribute at project levels.

Skills

Structural analysis

Structural design

Technical leadership

Coordination

Project management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

Revit

CAD tools

Job description

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC | Full time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/07/2026

Location: KN International Head Office Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with strong experience in structuraldesign and engineering . The candidate will be responsible for leadingstructural design activities, preparing and reviewing structural calculationsand drawings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuringcompliance with applicable codes, standards, authority requirements, andproject specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadand undertake structural analysis and design for building, civilengineering, and infrastructure-related structures, including reinforcedconcrete and structural steelwork.
• Prepare structural calculations, analytical models, specifications, reports,and detailed design drawings for new build schemes and projects.
• Provide technical leadership and support in the preparation of concept,scheme, and detailed structural designs.
• Ensurestructural designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulatoryapprovals, authority requirements, and project specifications .
• Review engineering designs, structural calculations, drawings, specifications,and technical deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinatestructural designs with MEP, Architecture, Utilities, and othermultidisciplinary teams .
• Providetechnical support and guidance to engineers and BIM technicians throughout project delivery.
• Managestructural engineering tasks and resources in accordance with projectscope, schedule, and budget .
• Conductor support site inspections to monitor quality and compliance withdesign drawings.
• Ensureall structural design work follows company and client quality standardsand procedures .
• Communicate technical aspects of projects and structural design approaches toteam members and stakeholders.
• Stayupdated with current engineering codes, standards, and practices ,contributing to technical matters at project and divisional levels.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’sdegree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from anaccredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in structural engineering in the UAE,with a focus on structural design.
• Provenexperience in the design and delivery of building structures and/orcivil engineering or infrastructure-related structures .
• Experiencein reinforced concrete and structural steelwork .
• Experienceworking within multidisciplinary teams , including coordination withMEP, Architecture, and Utilities.
• Proficiencyin structural analysis and design software (ETABS, STAAD/STAAD Pro,SAP2000)
• Proficiencyin Revit and CAD tools , with experience working within a 3D designenvironment.
• Familiaritywith BIM protocols is desirable.
• Familiaritywith local codes, standards, and authorities , particularly withinthe Middle East region.
• Strong project management skills , with the ability to plan and monitorproject programmes, costs, and resources effectively.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills .

Why Join Us?

At KN International, we are committed to deliveringexcellence in infrastructure solutions. Our team works on impactful projectsthat drive innovation and progress. We offer competitive benefits, careergrowth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.