Lead Structural Engineer (Airport Projects)

WSP USA; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Structural Engineer (Airports) to join our team in Saudi Arabia. You will lead the design, retrofit, and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across the Kingdom, providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

With 15+ years in airport terminals and aviation facilities, you will oversee multidisciplinary coordination, ensure compliance with international standards, and support proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience in airport/aviation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with international codes and standards.
• Middle East project experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across all project stages.
• Provide technical leadership for design of airport terminals, concourses, and related facilities.
• Manage multidisciplinary design coordination with stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and review of structural calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and QA procedures.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and programme delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and technical workshops.
• Collaborate with project directors to ensure successful delivery.
• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, bids, and client presentations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Structural design

Project coordination

Mentorship

Design reviews

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Chartered Engineer status advantageous

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Structural Engineer (Airports) to join our team in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will lead the design, retrofit, and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. We are looking for a structural engineering professional with 15+ years of experience in airport terminals, aviation facilities, existing steel structure assessments and retrofits, bridge design and coordination, and the delivery of complex infrastructure projects within operational aviation environments

• Lead the structural design and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across all project stages.

• Provide technical leadership for the design of airport terminals, concourses, support facilities, landside and airside structures.

• Manage multidisciplinary design coordination and interface with internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee the preparation and review of structural calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation.

• Ensure compliance with project requirements, relevant codes, international standards, and quality management procedures.

• Support project planning, resource allocation, and programme delivery to achieve project objectives.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate structural engineers.

• Participate in design reviews, value engineering exercises, and technical workshops.

• Work closely with project directors and discipline leaders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Support the preparation of technical proposals, bids, and client presentations where required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master's degree preferred.

• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, with significant involvement in airport and aviation infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in the design and delivery of airport terminals, aviation facilities, and associated infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated experience leading structural engineering teams on large multidisciplinary projects.

• Strong knowledge of international structural design codes and standards.

• Experience working within a leading engineering consultancy environment.

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous.

• Middle East project experience would be beneficial.