Senior Civil Engineer - Technical Office

Alfanar

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP271-862

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Group Overview

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

Alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

Alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under Alfanar Building Systems are:

  • Façade cladding, glazing systems, and architectural aluminum products
  • Precast concrete products and architectural elements
  • Real estate development

Job Purpose

To lead the shop drawings, coordination, material selection, and approval process for civil work from start to finish, ensuring that all designs meet client requirements, are safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, overseeing the development of detailed construction plans.

Key Accountability Areas

  • Project planning and execution: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring that the civil engineering team remains aligned with the project's goals.
  • Design development: Creating detailed designs for various civil engineering projects, incorporating principles of structural integrity, environmental sustainability, and safety into designs.
  • Regulatory compliance: Ensuring designs comply with relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Technical analysis: Performing engineering calculations and analyses to verify the feasibility and performance of designs.
  • Collaboration and communication: Collaborating with architects and other engineers to integrate various design elements and resolve interdisciplinary conflicts.
  • Quality assurance: Conducting quality checks and reviews of civil shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and project requirements.
  • Documentation: Maintaining accurate and organized documentation related to civil shop drawings, including design specifications, materials lists, and revision history.
  • Project coordination: Coordinating with project managers and other engineering teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Construction support: Provide support during the construction phase by responding to requests for information (RFIs), clarifying design intent, and reviewing submittals and shop drawings.
  • Continuous improvement: Staying updated on advanced design software, techniques, and best practices to continuously improve skills and workflows.
  • BIM skills: Good experience on BIM Revit.

Role Accountability

  • Drafting software proficiency: Utilize design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SAP, ETABS to create accurate and efficient design drawings and models.
  • Project planning and feasibility: Assess project feasibility considering factors like site conditions, environmental impact, regulatory requirements, and budget constraints.
  • Accuracy and precision: Ensuring accuracy and precision in all technical drawings is paramount; must adhere to industry standards and specifications to produce drawings that are reliable and consistent.
  • Interpretation of specifications: Must interpret engineering specifications, sketches, and technical documents accurately to translate them into detailed drawings.
  • Risk management: Identify potential risks and hazards associated with the project and implement mitigation measures.
  • Communication and collaboration: Effective communication with engineers and designers to clarify requirements, address issues, and ensure alignment throughout the design process.
  • Innovation and optimization: Research and implement new BIM technologies and workflows to improve efficiency.
  • Design and development: Develop preliminary design concepts for civil infrastructure projects using tools like Navisworks or BIM 360 and Revit.
  • Material selection: Coordinate with the procurement department for selecting materials and follow up for approval.
  • Civil engineering design: Utilize engineering principles and software tools to develop detailed design plans, experience in ETABS, SAFE, Proko, STAAD Pro.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, contractors, and other professionals involved to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Regulatory compliance: Ensure that civil engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and permitting requirements.
  • Design and technical support: Reviewing and providing technical guidance on designs, calculations, and plans.
  • Construction oversight: Ensuring that drawings comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations is essential to maintain safety and quality in mechanical engineering projects.
  • Team leadership: Managing or mentoring junior engineers and staff, guiding them in technical tasks, and ensuring their professional growth.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Work Experience

6 to 10 years.

Technical / Functional Competencies

  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Initiative
  • MS Office
  • Presentation
  • Report writing
  • Research analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Well organized
  • Work under pressure

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.

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Senior Civil Engineer salaries in Riyadh

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SAR 14,500

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