Structural Engineer Aluminum Facade

Facade and Building Jobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Facade and Building Jobs in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, and fabrication readiness of aluminum facade systems, including curtain walls, glazing, and cladding. You will ensure structural safety and compliance from design through to installation.

You'll review drawings, perform calculations, coordinate with BIM and architectural teams, and produce compliant deliverables for factory fabrication and site work, with a focus on wind loads,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in aluminum/facade or building envelope.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design of aluminum/façade systems.
• Knowledge of wind loads, deflection criteria, thermal movement, and connection design.
• Experience with aluminum profiles, mullions, transoms, brackets, and fixing systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for aluminum and façade systems.
• Prepare structural calculations for profiles, mullions, transoms, and reinforcements.
• Assess design loads including wind, dead, live, thermal movements.
• Verify deflection, stress, stability, and overall structural performance.
• Coordinate with Façade Designers, BIM Modelers, Architects, and other disciplines.
• Provide structural input during design development and shop drawing stages.
• Review drawings and ensure compliance with designs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Coordination

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support the structural design, analysis, and engineering of aluminum and façade systems. The role will ensure that curtain walls, glazing, cladding, windows, doors, and associated support systems are structurally safe, compliant, and suitable for fabrication and installation.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design & Analysis

• Perform structural analysis and design for aluminum and façade systems, including curtain walls, windows, doors, skylights, louvers, glazing, and cladding.
• Prepare structural calculations for aluminum profiles, mullions, transoms, steel reinforcements, brackets, anchors, and connection systems.
• Assess design loads, including wind loads, dead loads, live loads, thermal movements, and other project-specific loading requirements.
• Verify deflection, stress, stability, and overall structural performance in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications.
• Select and recommend suitable structural members, profiles, reinforcements, and fixing systems.

Engineering & Design Coordination

• Review architectural, structural, and façade drawings to identify design requirements and potential coordination issues.
• Coordinate with Façade Designers, BIM Modelers, Architects, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide structural input during the design development and shop drawing stages.
• Ensure structural designs are practical, safe, and suitable for factory fabrication and site installation.

Technical Review & Documentation

• Prepare and review structural calculation reports, engineering submissions, and technical documentation.
• Review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and installation details to ensure compliance with approved structural designs.
• Support the preparation of method statements and technical proposals when required.
• Ensure proper documentation and revision control of structural calculations and engineering deliverables.

Factory & Site Support

• Provide technical support to the factory during fabrication and resolve structural or design-related issues.
• Coordinate with the Production team regarding fabrication requirements, steel reinforcements, brackets, and other structural components.
• Support site teams in resolving issues related to anchors, brackets, connections, tolerances, and installation.
• Participate in site inspections and technical meetings as required.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure designs comply with relevant project specifications, international standards, and applicable UAE/local authority requirements.
• Support QA/QC teams in addressing structural non-conformities and technical issues.
• Identify potential structural risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Aluminum, Façade, Curtain Wall, Glazing, Cladding, or Building Envelope industry.
• Strong experience in structural analysis and design of aluminum and façade systems.
• Good knowledge of wind loading, deflection criteria, thermal movement, stress analysis, and connection design.
• Experience with aluminum profiles, mullions, transoms, steel reinforcements, brackets, anchors, and fixing systems.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit/BIM is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of relevant design codes and standards such as Eurocode, BS, AAMA, ASTM, and applicable project requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical coordination skills.
• Experience in an aluminum fabrication or façade manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience is preferred.