Structural Engineer

Engineering Industry

Dubai, UAE

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Key Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze structures: Prepare and review structural designs, calculations and drawings for buildings, bridges and infrastructure to meet safety and code standards.
  • Ensure code compliance: Apply Dubai Municipality and UAE regulations, plus international standards like ACI, ASTM or ASCE to all work.
  • Supervise construction works: Monitor site installation, inspect structural elements and verify quality against approved plans.
  • Coordinate with teams: Work with architects, MEP engineers and contractors to resolve technical issues and integrate designs.
  • Prepare technical documentation: Produce reports, structural calculations, method statements and material submittals for approval.
  • Conduct site visits: Visit project sites regularly to check progress, safety compliance and address structural concerns.
  • Support project delivery: Track deliverables, report status to managers, assist with inspections and authority submissions.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5–10+ years in structural engineering with design and site supervision in UAE or GCC projects.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Technical Competence: Skilled in ETABS, STAAD, SAFE, AutoCAD, Revit and structural analysis tools.
  • Project Controls: Ability to monitor schedules, report progress and deliver quality outputs on time.
  • Leadership Support: Experience guiding junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commercial Acumen: Understand project cost impacts, material use and practical engineering trade-offs.

FAQs

Is UAE experience mandatory?

UAE structural experience is highly preferred because of local code and authority practices.

What software should I know?

Familiarity with structural analysis and design tools like ETABS, STAAD, SAFE and Revit is expected.

Are site visits required?

Yes — frequent site inspections and field coordination are part of the job.

Do I need professional certification?

UAE Society of Engineers membership and municipality approvals are advantages.

What building types might I work on?

High‑rise, residential, commercial, infrastructure and mixed‑use developments are common.

Is English sufficient?

Professional English is essential; Arabic is a plus but not always mandatory.