Steel Structure Engineer - Structural Design

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Steel Structure Engineer for Structural Design in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires extensive experience in steel structure design, modelling, load analysis, and coordination with multiple disciplines.

Proficiency in STAAD Pro, SAP2000, and AutoCAD is essential, with strong knowledge of Saudi building codes and BIM workflows. The position is full-time and based on site in Riyadh, offering exposure to large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects and opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro or SAP2000.
• Experience in structural steel design for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to coordinate between designers, fabricators, contractors, and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel systems for various projects including commercial and infrastructure.
• Develop structural models and perform engineering analysis using STAAD Pro, SAP2000, or equivalent software.
• Carry out calculations for member capacities, loading, stability, and deflections.
• Review fabrication drawings and shop drawings for conformance to design requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, MEP, and contractors to resolve issues.

Skills

Structural design

Structural analysis

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Finite element analysis

Code compliance

Coordination skills

Tools

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Job description

Steel Structure Engineer - Structural Design Job Snapshot

Role: Steel Structure Engineer - Structural Design

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: Previous steel structure design and engineering experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 14000-22000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Role Context

The Steel Structure Engineer converts architectural and project requirements into technically sound structural systems that can be fabricated and constructed efficiently. The position covers structural modelling, load analysis, member design, connection coordination, technical documentation, contractor submittal review, and site verification. Close coordination between engineering, architecture, fabrication, and construction teams is essential. By identifying structural conflicts early and optimizing steel designs for strength, constructability, and material efficiency, the engineer contributes directly to project safety, cost control, programme performance, and long-term structural reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design structural steel systems for commercial, industrial, building, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop structural models and perform engineering analysis using STAAD Pro, SAP2000, or equivalent specialist software.
• Carry out structural calculations to determine member capacities, loading behavior, stability, deflection, and overall system performance.
• Apply finite element analysis where required to evaluate complex structural behavior and optimize engineering solutions.
• Design steel members and structural arrangements in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project criteria.
• Prepare technical drawings, engineering details, specifications, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Use AutoCAD and related design platforms to produce accurate structural information for coordination and construction.
• Coordinate structural solutions with architects, civil engineers, MEP disciplines, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Review contractor fabrication drawings, shop drawings, material information, and technical submissions against approved design requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between design intent and fabrication proposals and coordinate timely technical resolution.
• Support constructability reviews and assess how structural decisions affect fabrication, transportation, erection, and site sequencing.
• Conduct site inspections during steel fabrication and installation to verify workmanship and compliance with approved documentation.
• Perform quality assurance checks and report structural or construction deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Analyze design challenges and develop practical engineering solutions without compromising structural safety or required performance.
• Contribute to value engineering by evaluating alternatives that improve material efficiency, constructability, or project cost.
• Support project schedules by coordinating engineering deliverables with procurement, fabrication, and construction requirements.
• Maintain organized calculations, drawings, design records, technical correspondence, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare structural engineering reports, technical assessments, and supporting information for project proposals when required.
• Keep current with steel design standards, construction practices, engineering technologies, and applicable Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Support BIM-based structural coordination where digital project delivery processes are implemented.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should demonstrate proven professional experience in structural steel design and engineering, supported by strong knowledge of steel behavior, structural analysis, fabrication, and construction processes. Advanced proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro, SAP2000, or equivalent platforms is required. Candidates should also be capable users of AutoCAD or comparable CAD systems for engineering documentation and technical coordination. A sound understanding of international steel design codes, structural loading requirements, building standards, safety principles, and quality assurance procedures is essential. Practical experience reviewing fabrication and shop drawings is particularly valuable, as is the ability to coordinate technical requirements between designers, fabricators, contractors, and site teams. Experience with BIM workflows, Saudi Arabian building codes, local regulatory requirements, cost estimation, value engineering, and large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects will strengthen suitability for the position.

Skills Set

• Structural steel design
• Structural analysis
• Steel structure engineering
• STAAD Pro
• SAP2000
• AutoCAD
• Finite element analysis
• Structural calculations
• Steel design codes
• Building codes
• Load analysis
• Structural stability analysis
• Steel member design
• Technical drawings
• Construction documentation
• Fabrication drawings
• Shop drawing review
• Steel fabrication
• Steel erection
• Constructability review
• Structural inspections
• Quality assurance
• BIM
• Design coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Structural problem-solving
• Value engineering
• Cost estimation
• Technical reporting
• Saudi building regulations

Why Join Us

Saudi Arabia 's expanding pipeline of commercial developments, major infrastructure, industrial facilities, and complex building programmes is increasing demand for engineers with specialized structural steel expertise. Riyadh offers particularly strong exposure to ambitious projects where sophisticated structural analysis, digital design, constructability, and efficient steel systems are increasingly important. The position provides an opportunity to work across both design and construction interfaces rather than focusing exclusively on structural calculations. Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering, BIM coordination, fabrication reviews, site inspections, and value engineering can further develop the technical and project delivery capabilities required for progression into senior structural engineering and design leadership roles.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, architecture, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and energy. Its Buildings and Places teams combine multidisciplinary engineering and design expertise to support complex developments in Saudi Arabia and international markets.