SENIOR STEEL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

confidential; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuwait seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to design and manage structural steel projects. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, with 10-15 years of relevant experience and proficiency in STAAD Pro. This is a key role in delivering safe and efficient structures.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years of professional experience in structural engineering, specifically with steel structures.
• Strong understanding of structural loads and stresses, material properties, and how structures perform under various conditions.
• Familiarity with relevant international and local design standards, codes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural steel projects, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Design and review structural components using STAAD Pro.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and design standards.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior teams.

Skills

Project Leadership & Management

Design & Analysis

Technical Documentation

Collaboration & Communication

Mentoring & Support

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

Idea Statica

Job description

Overview

Designing, analyzing, and overseeing structural steel projects by leading teams, performing detailed calculations, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and collaborating with other professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and durable structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management: Lead and manage structural steel projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Design & Analysis: Design, analyze, and review structural steel components and entire structures (e.g., buildings, piperacks, sheds) using STAAD Pro software.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare high-quality technical reports, design calculations, specifications, and concept plans for clients and project stakeholders.
• Code & Standard Compliance: Ensure that all structural designs comply with relevant building codes, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, etc.) to achieve coordinated and integrated design solutions.
• Mentoring & Support: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and drafting team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 10 to 15+ years of professional experience in structural engineering, specifically with steel structures.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in structural analysis software, such as STAAD Pro, Idea Statica, or similar programs.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of structural loads and stresses, material properties, and how structures perform under various conditions.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and multitasking skills.
• Industry Standards: Familiarity with relevant international and local design standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., AISC, ASCE).