Senior Civil Engineer
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About the Role
Ohana Development seeks a Senior Civil Engineer with 15+ years of experience in engineering consultancy for high-rise and complex structural projects. The role involves design leadership, project delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead civil and structural engineering design for high rise, mixed use, and complex building projects
- Manage full project lifecycle: concept design, schematic design, detailed design, and construction support
- Perform and review structural analysis, design calculations, and engineering reports
- Coordinate with architectural, MEP, geotechnical, and construction teams
- Ensure compliance with international codes (ACI, BS, Eurocodes) and local authority approvals
- Utilize structural design software: ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000
- Support BIM coordination using Revit and related tools
- Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and QA/QC oversight
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
- Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and RFIs
- Conduct site inspections and provide construction phase engineering support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in engineering consultancy firms
- Proven track record in high rise and complex building design
- Strong expertise in structural engineering principles and analysis
- Proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, and AutoCAD
- Experience with BIM (Revit)
- Strong knowledge of ACI, BS, Eurocodes, and local authority regulations
- Professional certification (PE, CEng, or equivalent) preferred
Full Job Posting
About the role
- We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with 15+ years of experience in engineering consultancy specializing in high rise buildings and complex structural projects.
- The candidate will be responsible for design leadership, project delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring compliance with international design standards and local authority regulations.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead civil and structural engineering design for high rise, mixed use, and complex building projects
- Manage full project lifecycle: concept design, schematic design, detailed design, and construction support
- Perform and review structural analysis, design calculations, and engineering reports
- Coordinate with architectural, MEP, geotechnical, and construction teams
- Ensure compliance with international codes (ACI, BS, Eurocodes) and local authority approvals
- Utilize structural design software: ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000
- Support BIM coordination using Revit and related tools
- Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and QA/QC oversight
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
- Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and RFIs
- Conduct site inspections and provide construction phase engineering support
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in engineering consultancy firms
- Proven track record in high rise and complex building design
- Strong expertise in structural engineering principles and analysis
- Proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, and AutoCAD
- Experience with BIM (Revit)
- Strong knowledge of ACI, BS, Eurocodes, and local authority regulations
- Professional certification (PE, CEng, or equivalent) preferred
Key Competencies / Skills
- Structural Design & Analysis
- High Rise Building Design
- Project Management
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Engineering Consultancy Experience
- Design Review & QA/QC
- Value Engineering
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Construction Support & Site Supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Middle East projects (UAE/GCC preferred)
- Experience with authority submissions and approvals
- Exposure to mega or landmark high rise developments
- Familiarity with sustainability standards and green building practice
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