Principal Structural Engineer- Bridges and Tunnels

Overview

Job Description

Principle Structural Engineer

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Take leadership and work within a team of structural engineers to deliver large projects in compliance with each project requirement under the direct supervision of the Design Director and Structural Manager.
• Lead the preparation of structural design drawings, specifications, and calculation submittals for a range of structural design projects in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Ensure professional, timely, and courteous responses to all structural-related enquiries from Clients and Authorities.
• Lead the preparation of technical correspondence, reports, and studies for structural-related works.
• Be technically responsible for the engineering production of the structures team for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Geotechnical Specialists on issues related to soil-structure interaction.
• Coordinate structural engineering activities with other disciplines within the Engineering Department.
• Interface with Clients and approval Agencies/Authorities for bridge, tunnel, underpass, and other structural design works.
• Coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders, including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other relevant agencies.
• Provide technical advice to other engineering departments with respect to bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
• Provide technical assistance during pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations, and post-award or other contract conferences.
• Act as a mentor for the structural project team.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Design Director and Structural Manager.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of post-graduate professional experience in structural engineering design and construction, with a strong emphasis on precast and cast-in-place (CIP) concrete bridges and tunnels, including segmental and span-by-span bridges.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering bridge, tunnel, underpass, and other transportation infrastructure projects within Dubai and the UAE is required.
• Strong familiarity with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) requirements, approval processes, design guidelines, and relevant local authority standards is essential.
• Experience coordinating with local authorities and stakeholders, including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other relevant agencies, is preferred.
• US registration as a Professional Engineer or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience delivering multiple projects that meet strict deadlines, budgets, and identified outcomes.
• Experience in applying relevant local and international industry standards related to structural engineering design.
• Must be fully conversant with AASHTO LRFD, American Concrete Institute (ACI), Steel Construction Manual of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), and relevant RTA bridge and tunnel design requirements.
• Demonstrated experience investigating, analyzing, and resolving complex design problems.
• Ability to work independently on a diverse range of design projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan the use of resources to meet the requirements of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities simultaneously.
• High-level English communication skills (written and oral), with demonstrated ability to prepare professional, accurate, concise, and timely reports, technical correspondence, and high-quality presentations.
• Must be a dependable and self-motivated leader.

What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring

• Experience in design and construction of steel bridges will be plus.
• Advance degree such as a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from a reputable recognized university is preferred.
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