Sr. Design Engineer - Structural
Nesma & Partners
Role: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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Key Recruitment Keywords
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Must-have keywords
Senior Structural Engineer
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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
