Senior Civil Engineer - Special Structures

Quadrante; Porto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to international projects

Job summary

Quadrante is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for its Transport Infrastructures Business Unit, based in Porto. This role will lead projects focusing on bridges and special structures, requiring a Master's in Civil Engineering and fluency in English.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in structural bridge design and proficiency with structural analysis software. Quadrante offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth and international project exposure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in structural bridge design projects.
• Experience with SAP2000, Robot, AutoCAD, Revit, or Allplan is valued.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with strong responsibility and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex structural projects, focusing on special structures.
• Perform and validate advanced structural analyses using specialized software.
• Ensure compliance with national and international codes and standards.

Skills

Structural project development

Fluency in English

Technical problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

Robot

AutoCAD

Revit

Allplan

Job description

Quadrante is looking to strengthen its Transport Infrastructures Business Unit by recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer for the Special Structures department, based at our Oporto office.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex structural projects, with particular focus on bridges, viaducts and other special structures, taking technical responsibility for the proposed solutions;
• Perform and validate advanced structural analyses, including static, dynamic, and seismic assessments, using specialised software (SAP2000, Robot, among others) and ensuring the quality of analytical models;
• Define and optimise structural and geotechnical solutions, including foundations, soil–structure interaction, and construction methods, ensuring technical and economic efficiency;
• Ensure project compliance with national and international codes and standards, applying industry best practices and meeting client- and sector-specific requirements;
• Prepare and review technical reports, design briefs, specifications, and tender documentation, ensuring technical rigour and consistency;
• Support and guide project teams, providing mentoring to junior engineers and ensuring technical alignment within the team and across disciplines;
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement, keeping up to date with technological advancements and proposing enhancements to design methods, internal processes, and project tools.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Structural Engineering;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Professional experience in the development of structural bridges design projects (Minimum of 10 years);
• 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 Group, part of the Compass Group, is a global organization focused on delivering economically optimized, sustainable, and technically robust solutions. We recently expanded our international presence with the acquisition of Grupo Meta, which includes Meta Engineering and Izharia in Spain—further reinforcing our commitment to excellence and innovation.

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