Civil Structural Designer

Job description / Role

THIS IS A SITE BASED POSITION
LOCATION: TROJENA NEOM

THIS IS A SITE BASED POSITION
LOCATION: TROJENA NEOM

Job Purpose & Objectives
• Developing detailed designs and construction drawings specifically focused on concrete reinforcement, ensuring structural integrity, buildability and compliance with industry and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Concrete Reinforcement Design:
• Utilize engineering principles and software tools to analyze structural requirements and determine optimal reinforcement layouts for concrete elements such as beams, columns, slabs, walls and foundations.
• Conduct structural calculations to assess load-bearing capacity, deflection, and other performance criteria, incorporating factors such as material properties and environmental conditions.

Detailing and Drafting:
• Prepare accurate and detailed construction drawings, plans, and specifications using CAD software, depicting reinforcement layouts, bar bending schedules (BBS), and other relevant information.
• Ensure clarity and precision in drawings to facilitate efficient implementation by construction teams, while adhering to project specifications and industry standards.

Code Compliance and Standards:
• Stay abreast of relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to concrete reinforcement design, including Neom requirements.
• Verify that all designs and drawings comply with applicable codes and standards, making necessary revisions or adjustments as required.

Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders including consultant, client, design, contractors, operations to integrate concrete reinforcement designs seamlessly into overall project plans.
• Communicate effectively to convey design requirements, address technical queries, and coordinate with team members throughout the design and construction phases.
• Coordinate efforts of draught persons and/or sub consultants to meet tight project program.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC):
• Implement rigorous QA/QC processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of concrete reinforcement designs and drawings.
• Conduct thorough reviews and checks to identify and rectify errors or inconsistencies, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with project objectives.

Project Management Support:
• Provide technical support and expertise during project planning, execution, and closeout phases, assisting in project management activities as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure timely completion of tasks related to concrete reinforcement design and detailing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in civil/structural engineering, with a focus on concrete reinforcement design and detailing.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software
• Thorough understanding of concrete design principles, including reinforcement detailing, material properties, and structural behavior.
• Strong knowledge of relevant building codes, standards, and regulations governing concrete construction.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality in design documentation.
• Project management capabilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.

About the Company

Keller’s experience in the geotechnical engineering industry is now over 155 years. Currently Keller is the world’s largest independent Ground Engineering Contractor, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions. Our reputation is built on Engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation. Our services are used across the construction spectrum in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects. As subcontractor specialists in geotechnical engineering, we have established an international and local presence in the Middle East.

Our strong reputation for delivering innovative and cost-effective foundations and ground engineering solutions together within an environment where safety is the number one priority, has made use the reputable company we are today. Working at Keller also means having plenty of opportunity for development. As Keller´s business is very challenging, we need to rely on highly skilled professionals. Thus, we support our employees continuously in their personal and professional development. We offer a wide range of training, coaching and other workshops which cover various competencies, including: Technology, Customer relations, Business efficiency, Leadership, Working methods and Communication skills.