Structural Engineer

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction
• Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products
• Allied engineering services

Our main divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar construction
• alfanar building systems

Job purpose

Creating detailed civil engineering designs and schematics for various projects. Analyzing project requirements, developing and refining structural systems, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver efficient and effective solutions. Providing innovative approaches that meet design specifications and project objectives while optimizing both performance and cost.

Key accountability areas

Design and development

• Create and develop detailed civil designs and ensure they meet project requirements and safety standards.
• Design of precast concrete as preferable.
• Perform value engineering.
• Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to assess the feasibility, stability, and performance of design solutions.
• Evaluate project sites to gather data on soil conditions, environmental factors, and existing structures, which informs design decisions.
• Incorporate sustainable design practices and materials to enhance environmental performance and reduce the ecological impact of projects.

Compliance and documentation

• Ensure designs adhere to local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and reports that detail design plans, materials, and construction methods.

Collaboration and quality assurance

• Work closely with architects, contractors, and other engineers to integrate design elements and address any technical challenges.
• Oversee construction processes to ensure that design specifications are accurately implemented, and that work meets quality standards.

Problem-solving

• Address and resolve engineering problems and design issues that arise during the planning and construction phases.

Role accountability

HR proficiency

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving

• Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in civil engineering

Work experience

4 to 6 years

Technical / functional competencies

Design tools, troubleshooting, compliance, reporting