Senior Structural Engineer & Project Lead

ALTEN; Sines; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive multinational company

Qualified team environment

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

ALTEN Portugal is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer specialized in Structures to lead and coordinate structural design across building projects in an international setting. You will supervise analyses, modeling, drawings, BIM coordination, and act as the main technical interface with clients and consultants, ensuring design excellence and timely delivery.

With 10+ years in structural engineering and strong leadership, you will guide multidisciplinary teams and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structures.
• 10+ years of professional experience in structural engineering projects in the building sector.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design software (Tekla, Robot, CYPE or similar).
• Experience in project management and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structural engineering activities across complex projects.
• Develop structural models, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Review and manage designs with external consultants and BIM models.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, milestones, and budget.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with clients and contractors.
• Oversee technical deliverables and implement design modifications as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Communication

BIM coordination

Fluent English

Spanish language

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Structures)

Tools

Tekla

Robot

CYPE

Job description

ALTEN Portugal is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer specialized in Structures to lead and coordinate structural design across building projects in an international setting. You will supervise analyses, modeling, drawings, BIM coordination, and act as the main technical interface with clients and consultants, ensuring design excellence and timely delivery.

With 10+ years in structural engineering and strong leadership, you will guide multidisciplinary teams and travel as required.