Sr. Design Engineer - Structural

The Senior Design Engineer – Structural (Steel Structures) is responsible for leading and executing structural engineering design activities, with a strong focus on steel structures for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The role involves developing structural designs, performing complex calculations, reviewing engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. 2. Key Responsibilities: • Lead structural design and engineering activities for steel structures, including industrial buildings, warehouses, platforms, pipe racks, equipment supports, and structural frames. • Perform detailed structural analysis and design calculations for steel structures. • Develop and review structural design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. • Design steel connections, including bolted and welded connections. • Ensure structural integrity, stability, strength, and serviceability of steel structures. • Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable international standards. • Coordinate with civil, architectural, mechanical, piping, and other engineering disciplines. • Review and approve technical calculations, drawings, and design packages within the assigned authority. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior structural engineers and designers. • Identify potential design issues and recommend practical engineering solutions. • Participate in technical meetings with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders. • Ensure all design activities are delivered according to project schedules, quality requirements, and safety standards. 3. Technical Requirements & Expertise The candidate should demonstrate strong expertise in: • Structural Steel Design and Analysis. • Steel Structures and Industrial Steel Buildings. • Structural Stability and Load Calculations. • Steel Connections Design (Bolted & Welded). • Structural Framing Systems. • Pipe Racks, Platforms, Access Structures, and Equipment Supports. • Foundation Interface and Anchor Bolt Design. • Wind, Seismic, Dead, Live, and Dynamic Load Calculations. • Structural Design Reviews and Technical Verification. • Preparation of Structural Calculations and Design Reports. 4. Software Proficiency Experience with the following engineering software is preferred: • STAAD.Pro • SAP2000 • ETABS • Tekla Structures • AutoCAD • Revit Structure • IDEA StatiCa (preferred for connection design) 5. Applicable Codes & Standards Working knowledge of relevant international standards, including: • AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction. • ACI – American Concrete Institute. • ASCE 7 – Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria. • AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code. • Eurocode 3 – Design of Steel Structures. • Applicable Saudi Building Code (SBC) requirements. 6. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. • Master's degree in Structural Engineering is an advantage. • Minimum 8–12 years of relevant structural engineering experience. • Strong hands-on experience in steel structure design, preferably in industrial, oil & gas, construction, or infrastructure projects. • Proven experience in structural analysis, calculations, design reviews, and engineering coordination. • Experience working with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, or major construction projects is preferred. 7. Key Recruitment Keywords These are particularly useful when searching CV databases, LinkedIn, and recruitment platforms. Must-have keywords • Senior Structural Engineer • Senior Design Engineer – Structural • Steel Structure Design • Structural Steel Analysis • Steel Connection Design • STAAD.Pro • AISC Standards • Structural Calculations • Industrial Structures • Pipe Rack Design Additional search keywords • Structural Stability • Bolted & Welded Connections • Steel Fabrication Drawings • Structural Engineering Design • EPC Projects • Oil & Gas Projects • Equipment Support Structures

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Master's degree in Structural Engineering is an advantage. Minimum 8–12 years of relevant structural engineering experience. Strong hands-on experience in steel structure design, preferably in industrial, oil & gas, construction, or infrastructure projects. Proven experience in structural analysis, calculations, design reviews, and engineering coordination. Experience working with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, or major construction projects is preferred.

Lead structural design and engineering activities for steel structures, including industrial buildings, warehouses, platforms, pipe racks, equipment supports, and structural frames. Perform detailed structural analysis and design calculations for steel structures. Develop and review structural design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Design steel connections, including bolted and welded connections. Ensure structural integrity, stability, strength, and serviceability of steel structures. Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable international standards. Coordinate with civil, architectural, mechanical, piping, and other engineering disciplines. Review and approve technical calculations, drawings, and design packages within the assigned authority. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior structural engineers and designers. Identify potential design issues and recommend practical engineering solutions. Participate in technical meetings with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders. Ensure all design activities are delivered according to project schedules, quality requirements, and safety standards.