Structural Engineer (Aluminum/Facade)

Facade Today; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Facade Today in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to lead the structural design, analysis, and verification of aluminum façades, curtain walls, glazing, and cladding.

You will review architectural and façade drawings, coordinate with BIM Modelers and engineers, ensure compliance with UAE standards, and support fabrication and site installation. This role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in STAAD.Pro, ETABS, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Aluminum, Façade, Curtain Wall or Building Envelope industries.
• Strong experience in structural analysis and design of aluminum and façade systems.
• Proficient with wind loading, deflection criteria, thermal movement, and connection design.
• Experience with aluminum profiles, mullions, transoms, brackets and fixing systems; familiar with STAAD.Pro, SAP2000 or ETABS.
• Knowledge of Eurocode, BS, AAMA, ASTM and UAE standards; UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for aluminum and façade systems.
• Prepare structural calculations for profiles, mullions, transoms, reinforcements and fixing systems.
• Review architectural, structural and façade drawings and coordinate with BIM Modelers and architects.
• Provide technical support to factory fabrication and site installation teams.
• Ensure designs comply with project specs and UAE/local authority requirements.

Skills

Structural analysis

Aluminum façade systems

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Wind loading

Deflection criteria

Connection design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

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.