Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Job description / Role

Objective: To undertake the design of structures associated with infrastructure projects including:

Buried and above ground water retaining tanks associated with foul water, potable water and treated sewage effluent (TSE)

Water towers for potable water storage.

Main responsibilities : Obtain information related to physical and geotechnical properties of project site. (e.g. topographical, bathymetric, existing utilities, contamination, chemical/physical properties of the soil, etc.)

Prepare design criteria related to the structure, such as: intended use of building, loadings, materials of construction,stability provisions, fire resistance, codes and standards to be used in the design.

Liaise/coordinate with other departments and specialist consultants/contractors to incorporate their requirements.

Prepare engineering analysis and design, in accordance with internationally recognised design codes and standards, utilising analysis & design software.

Implement the departmental QA/QC standards for design documentation and procedures.

Instruct the autoCAD technicians on the drawing requirements in order to communicate clearly, unambiguously and concisely the design information to the contractors.

Obtain project budgets and schedules from the HOD and PM\'s, and ensure that work is produced on time, and within budget.

Assist in the guidance and training of junior engineers, supervise their work, and encourage their professional development.

Provide technical support to site based supervision staff (for checking contractors submittals, responding to RFI\'s, etc.)

Represent SSH and the structural department at meetings, both in-house, and with other external parties.

Communicate effectively with other professionals, clients, contractors, etc. Both verbally, and written
Reporting to : Principal Design Engineer
Duration : Permanent
Desired start date : ASAP

Requirements

University qualifications : Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Previous experience : 10 years' experience working in a similar role.

Competencies Required:
Leading and Developing Others
Analytical Thinking
Flexibility
Self Management

About the Company

Having been in business for 50 years, we have accumulated unparalled knowledge, skill, and creativity. We use our expertise to develop a truly tailored innovative and creative solution that is in line with our clients' specific requirements. We don't sell a "house style" - that's not our style.

The firm has its headquarters in Kuwait and has completed a wide range of projects locally and throughout the Middle East. A recent survey conducted by the World Architecture Magazine shows that SSH is currently ranked as number fifty two in the world.

We treat our employees as valued members of the team. We believe in the power of every single person who works here and the individual expertise they bring to a project. We reinforce the worth of every individual by giving them the room to excel.

SSH is registered in Kuwait with the Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Defense, the Kuwait Municipality and many private enterprises.

The Firm is registered with international and bi-lateral agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the International Road Federation, the Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Committee for Reconstruction and Development in Lebanon.