Structural Engineer – 100% (m/f)
ARX | smart minds · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About this role
ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in:
airports, bridges, buildings, cableways,
digital innovation, environment, equipment,
geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros,
nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports,
railways, river engineering, roads, traffic, tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment.
With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.
People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.
ARX, marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with our offices in UAE and KSA. This establishment underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.
For our office in Riyadh, we are looking for
Structural Engineer – 100% (m/f)
The ideal candidate will have sound structural engineering judgement and the ability to distinguish significant design risks from routine review comments. They will assess the relationship between analysis assumptions and physical details, recognise constructability constraints and explain concerns clearly to designers. The candidate should bring a careful, analytical approach to multidisciplinary coordination while supporting practical resolution of building-package issues.
Responsibilities:
Review structural calculations, analytical models and drawings for buildings and ancillary structures.
Check design assumptions, loads and structural arrangements against SBC, ACI and the client design criteria.
Assess reinforced concrete and steel details for consistency with calculations, buildability and the intended load path.
Coordinate structural interfaces with architecture and MEP, including openings, equipment loads and connection requirements.
Review contractor connection designs and temporary works submissions against the relevant design information and scope of review.
Assess changes to structural layouts or details and identify effects on adjoining elements and discipline interfaces.
Participate in BIM and drawing reviews, confirming that agreed structural decisions are reflected in coordinated outputs.
Prepare clear review comments and track responses, RFIs and technical queries through documented closure.
Support the Technical Manager with design review reports, critical issue escalation and technical quality assurance.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
10+ years in structural design of buildings (RC and steel).
Proficient in ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000 or similar.
Eligible for SCE accreditation; must meet client security vetting requirements.
Capability in interpreting structural models, finite element results, load paths and reinforced concrete and steel detailing.
Experience applying checking procedures to calculations, drawings and engineering reports and assessing interdisciplinary structural interfaces.
Desirable: Protective or blast-resistant structures experience.
We Offer:
Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.
If you would you like to join our highly motivated and very successful team, please send us your complete application!
