Associate Civil Engineer - Special Structures

Quadrante; Amadora; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadrante is strengthening its Transport Infrastructures Business Unit by recruiting an Associate Civil Engineer for the Special Structures department, based at our Alfragide office. With national and international projects, Quadrante offers a unique professional experience in the Portuguese engineering market.

You will develop structural projects (bridges, viaducts and other special structures), perform advanced calculations (static, dynamic, seismic) using SAP2000 and similar tools, and mentor

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in structural design projects.
• Experience with SAP2000/Robot, AutoCAD, Revit or Allplan is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural projects, specifically bridges, viaducts and other special structures.
• Perform advanced structural calculations (static, dynamic, seismic) using specialized software.
• Define foundations and support structures, including geotechnical analyses and soil-structure interaction.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations and project requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, design briefs, and project specifications.
• Stay updated with technological advancements and improve design methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

SAP2000

Robot

AutoCAD

Revit

Allplan

Job description

Quadrante is looking to strengthen its Transport Infrastructures Business Unit by recruiting an Associate Civil Engineer for the Special Structuresdepartment, based at our Alfragide office.

With both national and international projects of varying scales and typologies, Quadrante offers a unique professional experience in the Portuguese engineering market.

Responsibilities:

• Development of structural projects, specifically bridges, viaducts and other special structures;
• Perform advanced structural calculations, including static, dynamic, and seismic analyses, using specialized software (e.g.: SAP2000);
• Define solutions for foundations and support structures, including geotechnical analyses and soil-structure interaction;
• Ensure project compliance with national and international regulations, as well as industry-specific requirements;
• Preparation of technical reports, design briefs, and project specifications;
• Stay up to date with technological advancements and implement improvements in structural design methodologies and project development processes;
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Profile:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Structural Engineering;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the development of structural design projects;
• Professional experience with SAP2000/Robot, AutoCAD, Revit or Allplan (valued);
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a team, combined with a strong sense of responsibility and autonomy;
• Focus on technical excellence, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.

What we offer:

Quadrante is a global organization with more than 1300 people focused on delivering economically optimized, sustainable, and technically robust solutions. We recently expanded our international presence with the acquisition of Meta Group.

Being part of our team means working in a dynamic and innovative environment, where your contribution will have a direct impact on the success of our projects and our people.

A collaborative and dynamic work environment, where team spirit and knowledge sharing are core to our culture

Professional growth opportunities, supported by our commitment to ambition and operational excellence

Exposure to international projects and strategic initiatives, offering a global perspective and the chance to contribute to impactful business outcomes

A supportive and innovation-driven culture, built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business

The opportunity to develop your skills and create value, contributing to the success of our teams