Structural Engineer - Precast

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in precast concrete design, reinforced concrete structures, structural calculations, shop drawings, and technical coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and engineering calculations for precast concrete elements and structures.
• Design and review precast elements including columns, beams, walls, slabs, stairs, façade panels, and other precast components.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, design reports, technical submissions, and related documentation.
• Review structural, architectural, and MEP drawings to ensure proper coordination and identify design discrepancies.
• Review and coordinate precast shop drawings, reinforcement details, connections, embedded items, and lifting arrangements.
• Ensure designs comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable structural codes, and company standards.
• Coordinate with Senior Structural Engineers, BIM Modelers, Detailers, Production, QA/QC, and Site/Erection teams.
• Provide technical support to the factory during mould preparation, reinforcement fabrication, casting, curing, storage, transportation, and erection.
• Consider temporary conditions including lifting, handling, transportation, and erection in the design of precast elements.
• Review design changes, RFIs, consultant comments, and technical queries and provide appropriate engineering solutions.
• Conduct design checks and ensure structural calculations and drawings are accurate before submission or production.
• Support value engineering and identify practical and cost-effective structural solutions.
• Assist in resolving technical and structural issues during production and site installation.
• Maintain proper records of calculations, drawings, revisions, and technical documents.
• Coordinate with consultants and project teams when required to obtain design approvals and resolve technical matters.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support the development of the structural engineering team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 3–6 years of relevant structural engineering experience, preferably with significant exposure to precast concrete.
• Experience in the design and engineering of precast structural elements is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete design, precast connections, reinforcement detailing, and structural analysis.
• Good knowledge of relevant international and local structural design codes and standards.
• Proficiency in structural design software such as ETABS, SAFE, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit/BIM is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret structural, architectural, and MEP drawings.
• UAE/GCC experience in precast or construction projects is preferred.