Job Detail

Structural Design Engineer

Posted on May 11, 2026
Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Industry: Metal / Mining / Iron & Steel
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Education: Diploma
Experience: 5 Years
Salary: 3500 - 5000 UAE Dirhams (Monthly)

Job Description

A structural design engineer is a specialized civil engineer who analyses, designs, and ensures the safety and stability of buildings, bridges, tunnels, and other load‑bearing structures. In short: they make sure structures don’t collapse — under gravity, wind, earthquakes, or any other forces.
Structural analysis — Calculate pressures, stresses, strains, and load paths for beams, columns, slabs, and foundations.

Design development — Create drawings, specifications, and 3D models using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, CATIA, or RISA.

Material selection — Evaluate steel, concrete, timber, and composites for strength, durability, and cost.

Code compliance — Apply standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, AASHTO, and local building codes.


Candidate Requirements

structural engineering degree, 4–6+ years of design experience, proficiency in structural software, knowledge of international and UAE building codes, strong analytical and communication skills, and eligibility for professional licensing
4–6 years of structural design experience, preferably within the UAE construction sector.

Experience with:

High‑rise, villas, commercial buildings

Reviewing shop drawings and contractor submittals

Site inspections and construction support


Skills Required

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