Senior Structural Engineer

Parsons International

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP094-1606

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Provides technical advice and support to a team of structural engineers to deliver project documentation and drawings, on time and on schedule. The candidate has experience in the areas of Water, Waste Water, including storm water drainage.

Determines methods and solutions for complex civil/structural engineering problems and selects the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives. Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. This level of engineer is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of current engineering theories and practices.

Perform structural analysis and design for structures related to liquid retaining structures and related industrial buildings, as assigned by the lead structural engineer, using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, and experience. Also prepare plans, layout, project specifications, project proposals, cost estimates.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, and experience. This includes analysis, calculations, research, selection, layout, etc., necessary to develop required design documents.
- When required/requested, act as Lead Structural Engineer on projects. Lead team of structural engineers, designers and/or drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for large complex projects;
- Performs project design and engineering services for all aspects of structural engineering systems.
- Applies best practices for Structural applications in water/waste water and associated infrastructure facilities.
- Performs accurate calculations for structural material selection, design, and layout.
- Applies best practices in steel, concrete, masonry and concrete design.
- Visit job sites to conduct structural inspections, verifications, and progress evaluations;
- Collaborates with project team members integrating structural systems with architecture and other engineering systems.
- Coordinates design efforts with other project personnel in the same or other departments. Coordinated items include space control, schedule and layout optimization.
- Provide drawings for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Designers/Drafters and direct and supervise Drafters activities related to own work.
- Reviews shop drawings for conformance with project criteria and requirements.
- Assist in developing construction cost estimates for assigned projects.

Requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Civil Engineering;
- 10+ years experience minimum. Gulf experience is preferable.

APPLICATION SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Experience in leading a team of structural engineers and designers;
- Proficient knowledge in structural computer software such as STAAD, SAAP2000, and Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
- Proficient knowledge of relevant codes such as IBC, BS 8110, ACI 318, and codes related to liquid retaining structures such as BS 8007 and ACI 350;
- Good planning and organization skills, including the ability to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Attention to detail and good problem resolution skills.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.

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