About the Role
The Senior Technical Engineer plays a crucial role in managing the design of various projects, including residential, commercial, and warehouse/industrial buildings. This position involves reviewing structural designs, initiating value engineering exercises, identifying potential issues or constraints during early design stages, and ensuring the appropriateness of structural systems and design criteria proposed by consultants. The Senior Technical Engineer will manage documentation related to structural drawings and coordinate effectively with architectural and MEP works to maintain project schedules.
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Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and configure basic structural components of buildings to ensure design quality.
- Review design criteria, including basic structural components, geotechnical properties, wind loads, seismic loads, and fire protection, ensuring design adequacy.
- Analyze structural elements to ensure quality design.
- Review loading plans for compliance with codes and project operational purposes.
- Determine pressures on components (e.g., beams, lintels) from human use and environmental factors (e.g., weather, earthquakes).
- Study the impact of temporary works (e.g., formwork, tower crane foundations) on structural elements, providing calculations and details for compliance.
- Liaise with designers, including architects, to ensure designs meet safety and aesthetic requirements.
- Provide safe structural solutions that accommodate architectural and MEP needs.
- Coordinate and oversee all onsite material testing, ensuring compliance with specifications and codes.
- Prepare weekly reports detailing material requirements and areas of concern/delay.
- Ensure accuracy in shop drawings and as-built drawings, and manage technical and material submittals for project closeout.
- Lead and support teams in enhancing competencies through effective coaching and mentoring.
- Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution aligned with company policies.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software and design tools for drafting and creating accurate technical drawings.
- Extensive knowledge of architectural and engineering principles for effective project coordination and resolution of design challenges.
- Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and industry standards for compliance and quality assurance in the design process.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and alignment of project objectives.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to anticipate technical issues, optimize project outcomes, and ensure successful project delivery.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP, is required for success in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum 8 years of working experience, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- 2 years of experience in the GCC region is a plus.
Competencies
- Resilience
- AI Fluency
- Quality
- Leadership
- Cost Management L3
- Drawings/Specifications L3
- QA/QC L3
- Geotechnical Engineering L3
- Agility
- HSE L3
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Civil Engineering.
