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Structural design engineer

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, saudi with 6 recent postings.

GCC postings
6
Active markets
2
Typical experience
17+ years
In brief

A Structural design engineer in the GCC region requires excel, sap, communication, leadership, analytical. Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Structural design engineer earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Structural design engineer. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
15,000
Median
23,000
75th percentile
33,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
  • 02Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
  • 03Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
  • 04Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
  • 05Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
  • 06Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
  • 07Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
  • 08Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
  • 09Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
  • 10Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
  • 11Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting, as needed.
  • 12Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

excelsapcommunicationleadershipanalyticalerpActive ListeningSpeaking

Preferred skills

Critical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management

Tools & technologies

sapexcelerpComputer aided design CAD softwareCost estimating softwareInventory tracking softwareMicrosoft OutlookProject scheduling softwareTurtle Creek Software Goldenseal

Hiring companies we see

  • KBR
  • شركة رتاج وشريكة للإستشارات الهندسية
  • Ramaco Trading & Contracting Co. WLL
  • Gulf Consulting Group
  • Midmac مدماك

Hired across

  • qatar
  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Structural design engineer do in the GCC?

    A Structural design engineer in the GCC performs core duties related to excel, sap, communication, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Structural design engineer?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 17+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Structural design engineer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across qatar, saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Structural design engineer role?

    Key skills include excel, sap, communication, leadership, analytical, erp, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Structural design engineer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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