Structural Engineer

Northeast; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join their Construction Management Team in the UAE. This role involves applying engineering principles to design building structures using various materials while ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate will have maritime structural experience and proficiency in structural engineering software, including CSi ETABS and Revit. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to significant projects that enhance community development and sustainability. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to innovative solutions and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Maritime structural experience is essential for success.
• Proven experience delivering projects from design to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design using common building materials and ensure quality control.
• Collaborate to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs.
• Assist Project Managers in monitoring project progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Engineering Principles

Report Writing

Quality Assurance and Control

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CSi ETABS

SAFE

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

STAAD

Prokon

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization.

GHD is one of the world's leading professional services companies. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services to help our clients create lasting community benefit.

An employee-owned company, GHD is rich in diversity of thought, background, and experience. Today, more than 14,000 empowered people in 200 offices on five continents collaborate seamlessly to understand our clients' objectives, tackle their problems, and bring imaginative solutions to life.

Operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation, we deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality, and ethics across the entire project lifecycle from planning to designing, sustaining, enhancing, and retiring assets.

Driven by a culture of service excellence and supported by our connected global network, we partner with our clients and sustain relationships to achieve innovative outcomes across services, markets, and geographies.

The value of our work can be seen in the social progress, sustainable development, and economic growth we bring to the communities we touch.

With an expanding portfolio in the UAE, GHD has created an exciting opportunity for a talented Structural Engineer to join our Construction Management Team.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Good communication skills are a must.
• A sound knowledge of Engineering Principles and the ability to design using all common building materials.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Processing construction documentation such as responding to RFIs and commenting on engineering submittals.
• Review engineering designs and provide input on their suitability. Advise on changes if required during the engineering phase.
• Contribute to designs produced by GHD to ensure the contractor has a well-coordinated set of drawings.
• Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures are followed during the project.
• Proactively collaborate with other members of the team to deliver innovative and balanced best value solutions that meet the Clients' requirements.
• Assist Project Managers in monitoring and driving progress.
• Manage BIM technicians and mentor graduate engineers.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Maritime structural experience.
• Experience in the design and specification of building structures in steel, concrete, and masonry to American and British Standards.
• Familiarity with the local UAE Authority design requirements.
• Proven experience of delivering projects from design through completion in a multidisciplinary and/or multioffice project environment.
• Experienced user of structural engineering software including CSi ETABS, SAFE, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, STAAD, Prokon, in addition to in-house spreadsheets.
• A solid background knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software with the ability to carry out coordination and reviews through Revit.
• Ability to undertake structural inspections and report on material and construction defects and provide guidance for remedial repairs.

Interested? Apply now.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.