Graduate Bridge Engineer - Riyadh

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for a Graduate Bridge Design Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will be involved in delivering innovative bridge projects, collaborating with engineers to produce sound designs and technical solutions. The role requires a recognized degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and familiarity with structural modelling tools and KSA design standards. Join a company that values collaboration and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for global collaboration

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge of structural modelling software.
• Familiarity with KSA Design standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivering bridge projects on time and budget.
• Develop technical solutions with team members.
• Ensure compliance with management and quality systems.

Skills

Software/tools for structural modelling

KSA Design standards knowledge

Good communication skills

Team player

Bi-lingual capabilities

Education

Recognized degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in structure preferred

Tools

MIDAS

RM

Structural bridge design

BIM software

Job description

Market Transportation

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking high‑caliber professionals to contribute to delivering innovative and exciting projects. We have a vacancy for a Graduate Bridge Design Engineer to work with our bridge team based in the KSA.

The Bridges skill group sits within the Transportation Business (People & Places) and is committed to delivering major bridge schemes throughout the Middle East. We have an exciting opportunity to join a busy and expanding team of bridge engineers working on a number of high‑profile projects, including long‑span crossings, international bridges, architecturally led bridge designs, design and build schemes, and local authority commissions.

The bridge team provides technical support for all major projects in the Middle East. The team closely connects with the global delivery centre and has a good track record of delivering projects through work sharing. The successful candidate will provide technical design inputs and manage elements of the delivery.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to delivering bridge projects on time, on budget, and to the client’s requirements.
• Liaise with the team member to develop technical solutions.
• Deliver sound design solutions, including technical ones that meet client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with management and quality system at all levels.
• Produce bridge structure models and calculations under the guidance of Senior Bridge Engineers.
• Liaise with the BIM team to develop the bridge structural models.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Recognized degree with a specialization in Civil/Structural Engineering. Master’s degree in structure preferred.
• Knowledge in using software/tools associated with structural modelling (MIDAS, RM, Structural bridge design) and BIM.
• Good knowledge of KSA Design standards – SHC, MOMRA, Euro codes, DMRB and AASHTO.
• Flexibility to undertake short‑term assignments in GCC countries would be preferred.
• A team player with an open and approachable nature who strives to help and inspire others within the team.
• Tenacity, drive, and determination.
• Good communication skills.
• Progressing towards achieving membership/accreditation of an appropriate engineering council or body.
• Bi‑lingual capabilities.

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering programme to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

On‑site employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia