Structural Engineer – BIM & Design

Infinity Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Developments in Dubai seeks a Structural Engineer – BIM & Design with 4 years of experience to lead projects from concept through detailed design and coordinated BIM delivery.

The candidate must have a strong understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel design, and be proficient in ETABS, SAFE, Prokon, Navisworks Manage, ProtaStructure, and Revit for model interoperability across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of structural design experience, UAE or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Experience with BIM workflows and coordinating models.
• Ability to mentor juniors and draughtsmen.
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, Prokon, Navisworks, and ProtaStructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for RC and structural steel buildings.
• Develop safe, economical, and code-compliant structural solutions for various projects.
• Prepare calculations, design reports, and documentation.
• Produce coordinated drawings, reinforcement detailing, and schedules.
• Coordinate BIM models with Architectural, MEP, and Civil disciplines.
• Conduct clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination using Navisworks.
• Manage model interoperability between Revit, ETABS, and ProtaStructure.
• Review models and drawings for compliance with standards and intent.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and resolve issues.
• Ensure designs comply with international codes and project requirements.

Skills

Structural design

BIM proficiency

Mentor juniors

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

Prokon

Navisworks Manage

ProtaStructure

Revit

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 4 years

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer – BIM & Design to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of structural engineering expertise and BIM proficiency, with the ability to carry projects from concept through detailed design and coordinated BIM delivery.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel design, be proficient in industry-standard structural analysis and BIM software, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the structural design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for reinforced concrete and structural steel buildings.
• Develop safe, economical, and code-compliant structural solutions for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, design reports, and engineering documentation.
• Produce coordinated structural drawings, reinforcement detailing, schedules, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate structural models with architectural, MEP, and civil disciplines using BIM workflows.
• Perform clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination using Navisworks.
• Manage model interoperability between Revit, ETABS, and ProtaStructure while maintaining data integrity.
• Review structural models and drawings to ensure compliance with project standards and engineering intent.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable international codes and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of structural design experience, preferably on UAE or GCC projects. Experience with construction projects located in Africa is a plus.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Foundations (isolated, strip, raft, and pile foundations)
• Columns
• Beams
• Suspended slabs
• Roof slabs
• Shear walls
• Retaining structures
• Strong understanding of structural load paths, stability, constructability, and detailing.
• Ability to mentor juniors and/or draughtsmen and contribute to continuous process improvement. (Mandatory).

Software Proficiency

Candidates must be proficient in the following software:

• ETABS
• SAFE
• Prokon
• Navisworks Manage
• ProtaStructure (Mandatory)

Experience in model exchange and interoperability between Revit, ETABS, and ProtaStructure is highly desirable.

Design Codes

Applicants should have strong working knowledge of:

• ACI, ASCE
• British Standards

Knowledge of Eurocodes and BRU Technical Guidelines (Zanzibar) will be considered an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of BIM Execution Plans (BEP) and ISO 19650.
• Strong technical review and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.