Structural Design Engineer - Water Projects (UAE) (English, Hindi)

Cabo Norte Professionals; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration with experienced engineering teams

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Cabo Norte Professionals is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to support water and environmental infrastructure projects in the UAE. In this role, you will evaluate design and execution phases, ensuring that engineering solutions align with operational and construction needs.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in the sector, especially in the Middle East, and possesses a strong background in reinforced concrete design and related structures. Opportunities for professional development and large-scale project involvement await.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience within water, wastewater, or environmental infrastructure projects.
• Previous Middle East project experience is required.
• Exposure to European projects is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate civil and structural engineering packages related to projects.
• Support tender activities including quantity take-offs and cost estimation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process and mechanical specialists.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Fluent in English; Hindi or Arabic is considered an asset

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Knowledge of reinforced concrete design

Experience with treatment plants and pumping stations

Job description

We are looking for a Structural Design Engineer who will support the development and delivery of water and environmental infrastructure projects across the region.

You will be involved during tender, design, and early execution phases, contributing to the development of technically sound, practical, and cost‑efficient civil and structural engineering solutions for water and wastewater facilities.

In this multidisciplinary role, you work closely with process, mechanical, and construction teams to ensure that engineering solutions are aligned with operational requirements, project delivery strategies, and construction realities.

Your Contribution

Civil & Structural Engineering

• Review and coordinate civil and structural engineering packages related to water and environmental infrastructure projects
• Validate structural calculations, engineering assumptions, and technical deliverables prepared by consultants and engineering partners
• Contribute to the development of practical and constructible engineering solutions for treatment facilities and hydraulic structures
• Support engineering development from concept stages through detailed design

Tender & Technical Support

• Support tender activities including quantity take‑offs, BOQ preparation, pricing support, and cost estimation
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives with focus on constructability, durability, and cost optimization
• Assist in defining technical strategies and engineering approaches during preconstruction phases

Coordination & Project Integration

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, and construction specialists
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical deliverables
• Support execution teams during project phases through technical clarifications and design coordination

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable international standards and project requirements
• Contribute to technical reviews and maintain engineering quality throughout project development

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience within water, wastewater, or environmental infrastructure projects
• Previous Middle East project experience is required
• Exposure to European projects, suppliers, or engineering standards is considered an asset

Technical Expertise

• Strong background in reinforced concrete design for hydraulic and water‑retaining structures
• Experience with treatment plants, pumping stations, tanks, clarifiers, or related infrastructure
• Familiarity with international engineering standards such as Eurocodes, ACI, and British Standards
• Experience with tendering, BOQ preparation, value engineering, and cost estimation processes

Skills & Working Style

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a practical engineering mindset
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Fluent in English; Hindi or Arabic is considered an asset

What We Offer

You will join a technically driven engineering environment focused on complex water and environmental infrastructure projects.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging treatment and hydraulic infrastructure developments within multidisciplinary project environments.

In addition to a competitive salary package, you will benefit from professional development opportunities, collaboration with experienced engineering teams, and involvement in large‑scale infrastructure projects across the region.