Structural Design Engineer
Parsons
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Job summary
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Structural Design Engineer in Dubai to perform structural analysis and engineering design for building and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes steel structural systems, reinforced and prestressed concrete, and adherence to international standards, with multidisciplinary coordination across design teams.
The candidate will develop calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions, ensuring safety, constructability, and material efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering required.
- Minimum five years of professional structural design experience.
- Experience designing steel-framed buildings and related components.
- Familiarity with international design codes (AISC, ASCE, IBC, ACI, Eurocodes).
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software.
- Ability to prepare and review calculations, drawings, specs, and reports.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design for steel-framed buildings and industrial structures.
- Design and assess structural connections and steel components.
- Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
- Coordinate with architects, MEP, civil, geotechnical teams and contractors.
- Ensure designs comply with codes and quality standards.
- Support design reviews and construction-related technical activities.
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Structural Design Engineer Job Snapshots Role: Structural Design Engineer Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking a Structural Design Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to undertake structural analysis, engineering design, and technical coordination for building and infrastructure projects. The position requires experience in steel structural systems, supported by knowledge of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, composite structures, and internationally recognized structural design standards. The successful candidate will have at least five years of structural engineering design experience and the ability to develop calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical submissions. Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, the Structural Design Engineer will contribute to safe, economical, and constructible solutions while supporting design reviews, project coordination, and construction-related technical activities.
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
- Perform structural analysis and design for steel-framed buildings, industrial structures, platforms, mezzanines, and secondary steelwork.
- Design and assess structural connections and associated steel components.
- Undertake engineering calculations for reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, precast concrete, and cast-in-place structural systems.
- Contribute to the design of composite structures, foundation systems, and other infrastructure-related structural elements.
- Apply engineering judgment to develop practical solutions that address structural safety, material efficiency, and construction requirements.
- Ensure structural design deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable codes, and established quality standards.
- Prepare structural design calculations, design criteria, specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
- Develop or supervise the preparation of structural engineering deliverables.
- Review structural drawings, design calculations, shop drawings, and technical submissions.
- Verify that structural documentation is consistent with approved design requirements and applicable engineering standards.
- Assess structural detailing, material specifications, and construction methods during design development.
- Maintain technical clarity and accuracy across engineering reports and design submissions.
- Coordinate structural designs with architects, MEP engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and contractors.
- Identify and resolve technical coordination issues affecting structural layouts and engineering interfaces.
- Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and technical discussions.
- Communicate design requirements and engineering recommendations to relevant project personnel.
- Support coordination between structural calculations, design drawings, and construction documentation.
- Define structural design problems and establish the required scope of engineering work.
- Contribute to project budgets, engineering schedules, and activity planning.
- Monitor the progress of assigned structural design tasks.
- Identify technical concerns and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.
- Report design progress, technical issues, and proposed corrective measures to the Project Manager and discipline lead.
- Support the management of engineering deliverables against project requirements.
- Respond to contractor technical queries relating to structural design and construction requirements.
- Review relevant technical submittals and engineering documentation.
- Support procurement activities and tender evaluations requiring structural engineering input.
- Participate in site inspections, field surveys, and structural condition assessments when required.
- Provide engineering assistance during construction to address design-related technical matters.
- Review construction information and assess its consistency with structural design requirements.
- Providing technical direction to CAD designers, BIM modelers, drafters, and junior engineers.
- Reviewing engineering outputs prepared by supporting technical personnel.
- Supervising structural engineering activities within assigned project scopes.
- Contributing feedback regarding the performance and professional development of subordinate staff.
- Supporting the structural discipline lead in maintaining technical quality and coordinated project delivery.
- Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum five years of professional experience in structural engineering design.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and designing steel structures, including steel-framed buildings, platforms, mezzanines, industrial structures, structural connections, and secondary steelwork.
- Good understanding of structural engineering design codes and applicable international standards.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software.
- Ability to prepare and review structural calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and technical submissions.
- Understanding of structural detailing, constructability, construction methods, and material specifications.
- Experience coordinating structural engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- International Building Code (IBC)
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- Eurocodes
- British Standards (BS)
- ETABS
- SAP2000
- STAAD Pro
- IDEA StatiCa
- SAFE
- MIDAS
- CSiBridge
- Autodesk structural analysis and design applications
- Equivalent structural engineering software
- Reinforced concrete structures
- Prestressed and precast concrete systems
- Cast-in-place concrete structures
- Composite steel structures
- Foundation systems
- Infrastructure-related structural components
- Professional engineering registration, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining registration, is preferred.
- Previous involvement in international engineering projects, multidisciplinary design coordination, or construction support activities will be considered an advantage.
This opportunity offers involvement in structural engineering assignments covering buildings and infrastructure, with responsibilities extending from design calculations and technical documentation to multidisciplinary coordination and construction support. Parsons emphasizes professional development, technical collaboration, and engineering quality. The position provides scope to apply structural analysis expertise while working alongside experienced engineering professionals on varied project requirements.
Parsons Corporation provides engineering, technology, and infrastructure solutions for complex projects. Its multidisciplinary engineering teams support structural design, technical coordination, construction-related engineering, and project delivery across building and infrastructure environments.
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