Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings)

Stantec is looking to hire a Senior Structural Engineer to support on a large office building complex which will accommodate the Client s administration and operation employees. The project will have related functional and supporting facility buildings in Abu Dhabi.
Key Tasks and Duties:
Managing the Structural design of the project(s)
Design review and conformance
Prepare reports Weekly/Monthly, design drawings and specifications
Structural Presentations where applicable
Making Structural calculations - loads and stresses
Calculate the pressures, stresses, and strains that each component will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;
Selecting appropriate construction materials
Providing technical advice
Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by Contractors and Sub-Contractors/ Specialists
Administering contracts
Inspecting conditions/foundations/Structural works on site
Analyse configurations of the basic structural components of the building or other structure(s);
Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and Masonry, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of Structural Design.
Liaise with all other design disciplines, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept at construction;
Examine structures at risk and advise how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective items.
Make drawings, specifications, and computer models of structures for Client, Contractor and or Specialists;
Work with Geotechnical Engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil sample and in-situ tests;
Liaise with Construction Contractors to ensure that all components erected are structurally sound;
Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures

Bachelor s degree in relevant disciplines: Civil or Structural Engineering
Membership of a recognized Institute or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar or equivalent position with 2 years minimum Middle East site experience.
Ability to work independently under changing environments, multi task, prioritize, plan and achieve project tasks.
Ability to work with contractors at site and with any other necessary parties.