Job description:
Vacancy: Structural Engineer (DM G+12 License Holder)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Architectural \& Engineering Consultancy
Job Type: Full-Time \| Immediate Hiring
A reputed and well-established Architectural \& Engineering Consultancy firm in Dubai is looking for a highly qualified and experienced Structural Engineer with a valid Dubai Municipality (DM) G+12 License to join our growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a deep understanding of structural engineering design, authority submissions, and project coordination within the UAE’s regulatory framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, and drawings in compliance with Dubai and UAE building codes and regulations.
- Ensure successful submission and approval of structural drawings/documents with:
- Dubai Municipality (DM)
- Trakhees
- Dubai Development Authority (DDA)
- Nakheel
- RTA (Roads and Transport Authority)
- DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)
- Etisalat
- Dubai Civil Defense (DCD)
- Carry out structural modelling and analysis using tools like ETABS, SAFE, STAAD Pro, Robot, etc.
- Design key structural elements — foundations, beams, columns, slabs, frames — for concrete and steel systems.
- Develop structural systems that are safe, stable, efficient and compliant with UAE codes and international standards.
- Create detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications to support construction and approval processes.
- Produce technical reports, load assessments, feasibility studies and other formal documentation.
- Work closely with architects, MEP, civil engineers, and designers to ensure structural requirements integrate smoothly with architectural and building systems.
- Resolve interfaces and design clashes.
- Prepare and submit approval packages to authorities and support responses to queries.
Required Qualifications \& Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
- Must hold a valid Dubai Municipality G+12 Structural Engineer License.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in structural engineering, in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE construction codes, standards, and local authority procedures.
- Demonstrated experience handling full-cycle approval processes with relevant Dubai authorities.
- Proficient in structural design software (ETABS, SAFE, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person