Structural Engineer – Dubai Office

Maffeis Engineering S.p.A.; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Maffeis Engineering S.p.A. in Dubai invites a Project Engineer to join the growing team focused on complex steel structures and cladding design.

The role demands technical leadership, multi-stakeholder coordination, and delivery of high-profile projects across Dubai and the Middle East. The ideal candidate holds a structural or civil master’s, fluent English, and at least five years in steelwork design and detailing, with experience in FEM/BIM and 3D tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in structural or civil engineering.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• 5 years of experience in steelwork structural design and detailing.
• Proficiency with FEM, BIM, 3D software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Good interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical communications with Client and stakeholders to align deliverables and schedule.
• Develop advanced engineering analysis, design, and detailing for complex steel structures and coordinate small teams.
• Interface with Employer, General Contractor, sub-contractors, and other consultants with the Client.
• Verify project workflow and documents records.
• Participate in project workshops, meetings, and calls; prepare and manage minutes.
• Identify potential conditions for claims/variations and report to Regional Director.
• Coordinate activities with international teams for supporting engineering analysis.
• Contribute to company growth by creating opportunities for new business.
• Support the commercial team during technical presentations for new projects.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Independent mindset

Education

Master’s degree in structural or civil engineering

Tools

FEM software

BIM

3D software

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for motivated and talented structural engineers to join our Dubai office.
Maffeis Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specializing in the structural design and engineering of long-span and complex steel structures. Over the past few years, the company has experienced significant international growth and now operates in more than 12 countries. Maffeis has also established a strong presence in the Middle East through its involvement in several landmark airport and stadium projects.
As part of this continued expansion, our Dubai office is seeking a Project Engineer to contribute to the delivery of high-profile projects across Dubai and the wider Middle East. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, offering excellent prospects for professional development and career progression on iconic international projects.

Role Description

The role is Project Engineer with a focus on complex steel structures and relevant cladding design. The role will include the following responsibilities.

• Manage technical communication with the Client and other stakeholders to align on the expected deliverables and project timeframe.
• As proficient technician in structures/connections design and numerical analysis, develop advanced engineering analysis, design, and detailing; coordinate small teams of Maffeis’ engineers and provide guidance on Client’s requirements. Respond to the Client in case of request of clarification on engineering calculations.
• Engage and interface with other projects stakeholders (i.e., Employer, General Contractor, sub-contractors, and other consultants) together with the Client.
• Verify the correctness of the project workflow and documents record.
• Participate to all the project workshops, meetings, and calls. Prepare and manage minutes.
• Identify potential conditions for claims/variations and report to the Regional Director.
• Coordinate activities with Maffeis international teams involved in the supporting engineering analysis worldwide.
• Participate in the company growth by creating opportunities for new business.
• Support the commercial team during technical presentation for new projects.

Experience and Skills Required

• Structural or civil engineering master’s degree.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• 5 years of experience in steelwork structural engineering design and detailing, fabrication, and installation aspects. Understand technical aspects and challenges of long span steel structures.
• Familiar with structural engineering FEM software, BIM, 3D software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to assimilate and understand new concepts in short‑time frames. Independent and pragmatic mindset.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work across functions and levels of seniority.
• Mature project management capabilities and highly organized with diligence. Comfortable working under deadlines and producing key deliverables.