Structural engineers are incredibly innovative and precise. They are experts in building materials and understanding how physical forces, such as weather conditions, gravity, and human use, affect those materials and structures. Like architects and civil engineers, structural engineers have a passion for creating and constructing.

 

While architects are responsible for the spatial design of a building and civil engineers for the construction, structural engineers go a step further in civil engineering. They have expertise in structural elements such as columns, beams, walls, rafters, trusses and supports, foundations, and the related. Given their civil engineering specialties, structural engineers are essential to ensuring that infrastructure around the world is built safely, strongly, and durably.

 

In this career, structural engineers apply their technical knowledge and expertise to analyze lateral and vertical forces, make building calculations and specifications, and design structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Structural engineers also work closely with civil engineers, other specialists, and building contractors, to guide the building work as specified.

 

Structural engineers are most often needed in sectors where large-scale building happens, such as in the construction industry. They help build bridges, skyscrapers and other large buildings, tunnels, power plants, dams, and more. Civil structural engineers can also work in the oil and gas industry on offshore oil rigs. Next to creating structures, they are also regularly involved in the safe demolition of structures.

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Structural Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Position: Structural Engineer.Contract: On Permanent Role. Supervise & guide structural engineers and drafters and have full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, execution complex assignments.Prepare scope of work and budget estimates and monitor progress.Sound technical knowledge in Concrete tank structure & building design, structural steel structures like Pipe Racks/Pipe Bridge, building type structure and steel connection design.Independent handling, decision making, communicating with other CoPs on the assigned projects.Acts as mentor for Engineers & draftersForecast workload and schedules.Develop structural design criteria for projects.Analyze and design structures for water and wastewater treatment, and other facilities.Prepare structural design calculations and check calculations.Direct the development of structural drawings. Coordinate design with other disciplines.Review or write specifications. Develop new specifications as needed.Perform engineering services during construction, including review of shop drawing submittals and response to contractor questions.Design & provide solutions to the modification of existing structuresConduct condition assessments of existing structures and prepare reports.Manage tasks on large projects or manage number of small projects.Participate in new business development.Actively participate in Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) site, share your knowledge with other members in the group

Structural Engineer - Bridges

Location: Bangalore

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Position: Structural Engineer.Contract: On Permanent Role. Designing simple and complex roadway bridges, including grade separations, stream crossings, and bridge rehabilitations.Designing transportation-related structures including culverts and retaining walls.Working closely with drafting team in the preparation of structural plans development.Prepare structural analysis and design reports.Perform bridge load ratings.Perform independent reviews of structural analysis and design of various transportation structures.Knowledge and skill exchange with the team.

Sr. Civil / Structural Engineer

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Support Engineering Department to review, update and apply Company standards and Company’s amendments to external standards.Plan and co-ordinate activities of a team of multidiscipline engineers for providing timely delivery of technical services to meet the project requirements.Co-ordinate engineering designs, develop and review multi-disciplinary work-scopes for projects and other engineering activities. Ensure that the work-scope is comprehensive and clear.Review and approve method statements developed by contracted organizations for scope compliance.Liaise with contracted organizations to resolve technical issues.Develop, update and monitor schedules for in-house engineering activities, contribute to external FEED/EPIC scheduling activities and effective project delivery.Conduct evaluation of technical bid packages for scope compliance.Review and evaluate the Contract Changes/Variation to approved guidelines and practices.Support the development of personal technical competency and skills and those of Coworkers.Participate in structured training for Associate Qatari Engineers.

Lead Structural Engineer (Offshore Platforms | Detailed Engineering)

Expertise: Embedded Software

Experience: 5 years

About the ProjectOur Client a leading international engineering company is delivering Detailed Engineering for offshore platforms. This position will manage and coordinate with a major global EPC partner during execution for a high-profile offshore energy project.Role OverviewYou will lead structural engineering for brownfield modifications and topsides installation readiness (including float-over methodology), ensuring compliance with Shell DEP and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) principles. The role involves multidisciplinary coordination, design reviews, and quality assurance.Key Responsibilities Lead and approve structural deliverables for brownfield scopes on offshore platforms. Provide leadership on float-over engineering, readiness, and risk mitigation. Apply Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and ensure Shell DEP alignment. Coordinate with global EPC partners on scope, reviews, and action closeout. Uphold safety, quality, and schedule; mentor engineers and standardise discipline practices.Requirements Demonstrated brownfield modification experience (offshore). Proven float-over experience. Minimum 15 years of relevant structural/offshore experience doing detailed engineering. Working knowledge of Shell DEP standards. Strong grasp of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). Prior Middle East project experience.Brunel International S.E.A Pte. Ltd.UEN No: 199603098REA License No: 16S8067Reza Johannes - R1871121

Sr. Civil / Structural Engineer

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Produce, review, check and approve in-house designs and specifications.Co-ordinate designs, specifications and work-scopes created by multi-disciplinary engineering teams.Develop, update and monitor schedules for engineering activities of in-house work.Review and complete designs in accordance with approved standards and technical assurance procedures.Review and approve method statements created by contracted organizations for scope compliance. Liaise with contracted organizations to resolve technical issues.Plan and co-ordinate activities of a team of multidiscipline engineers for providing technical services to project executing departments.Ensure that the requirements of environmental and safety policies are incorporated into designs and work-scopes.Review and approve/reject technical deviations.Review, evaluate and approve/reject Contract Changes / Variations.Conduct evaluation of technical bid packages for scope compliance.Support Head of Technical to review, update and apply standards and amendment to external standards.Support Qatari Associates development.

Project Engineer (m/w/d) für Smartphone-Integration (w/m/d)

Location: Regensburg

Branche: Automotive

Expertise: Research & Development

Experience: 2 years

Du bist verantwortlich für die vollständige Betreuung der Funktionen Apple CarPlay und Google Android Auto in Android Automotive basierten Infotainment-Systemen. Du koordinierst die Entwicklung sowohl innerhalb des Teams als auch teamübergreifend. Wichtige Themen stimmst Du mit dem Management-Kreis ab und nimmst an Projektmeetings mit Kunden teil. Du arbeitest eng mit den Teams für Connected Media und Connectivity zusammen. Auch die Durchführung von Dokumentationsprozessen gehört zu Deinen Aufgaben. Zusätzlich unterstützt Du bei der Zertifizierung durch Apple und Google.

Requirements Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Mannheim

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Verantwortung für das Design und die Umsetzung von Teilsystemen innerhalb eines IT-Systems. Anforderungsmanagement: Analyse und Definition funktionaler sowie nicht-funktionaler Software-Anforderungen. Darüber hinaus fungieren Sie als Schnittstelle zwischen Kunden, Anwendern sowie Entwicklern und Programmierern. Außerdem führen Sie Abnahmen, Schulungen, die Gesamtkonfiguration durch und dokumentieren diese. Abgerundet werden ihre Aufgaben durch die Arbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen (z.B. Systemingenieure).

SCADA-Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Marburg

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 2 years

Entwicklung von SCADA-Visualisierungssoftware für innovative Produktionslinien der Pharma-Industrie - inklusive der Sicherstellung der Umsetzung Hauptansprechpartner für internationale Kunden im Verantwortungsbereich Installation von Netzwerken, deren Komponenten und Computern Inbetriebnahme von SCADA-Visualisierungssystemen Durchführung von Funktionstests der Visualisierungssysteme - sowohl inhouse als auch beim Kunden vor Ort Dokumentation der Ergebnisse der Inbetriebnahme und Tests Analyse und Behebung von Störungen und Fehlern

Embedded Systems Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Stuttgart

Branche: Medical devices

Expertise: Research & Development

Experience: 2 years

Entwicklung von aktiven Medizinprodukten für das Geräte Portfolio Verantwortung der Elektronikhardware und embedded Software in cross-funktionalen Neuentwicklungsprojekten Anforderungsanalyse und Auslegung von System Konzepten und System Architekturen mit Fokus auf Elektronik und Software Komponenten Leiterplatten und Systemdesigns vom Proof of Concept über Prototypen bis zur Serienreife Betreuung und Pflege von Bestandsprodukten (Änderungen, Fehleranalysen, EOL- Management) Begleitung der Zulassungsprüfung und Erstellung von Dokumentation im regulierten Medizintechnik Umfeld Enge Zusammenarbeit mit den Teams Software und Elektromechanik sowie externen Partnern und Lieferanten

Requirements Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Karlsruhe

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 2 years

Erfahrungen im Bereich Anforderungsanalyse 3-5 Jahre von verteilten Systemen Umgang mit Anforderungsmanagementsoftware wie Azure DevOps oder Jira, Doors V-Modell Prozessparadigma, Agile Methoden, hybride Prozessmodelle Kenntnisse in Telekommunikation, IP, Cloud, Hausautomatisierung, Mobile Apps, Matter sind wünschenswert

System Engineer - Maschinenbau

Location: Wien

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Research & Development

Experience: 3 years

Als System Engineer sind Sie das technische Bindeglied zwischen dem Kund:innen-Projekt und internen Projektbeteiligten und formulieren projektübergreifende Entwicklungsziele und Lastenhefte. Sie verfolgen Entwicklungspakete bis zur Serienreife bzw. Kund:innen-Abnahme und wirken aktiv an der Realisierung technischer Konzepte für Neuprodukte mit. Sie prüfen die technischen Anforderungen auf deren Realisierbarkeit, sowie deren Auswirkungen auf bestehende Systeme, Standards und Richtlinien. Des Weiteren sind Sie technische/r Ansprechpartner:in für Kund:innen und Lieferant:innen zur Beratung und Abklärung von technischen Anforderungen. Zielgerichtet und genau stellen Sie den Projektfortschritt unter den Aspekten Zeit, Kosten, Umfang sicher. Die Begleitung von Validierungs- und Abnahmeversuchen mit den entsprechenden Systemlieferant:innen und Kund:innen liegt ebenfalls in Ihrer Verantwortung.

System Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Freiburg im Breisgau

Branche: Automotive

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 2 years

Konfiguration und Inbetriebnahme handelsüblicher IT- und Netzwerkkomponenten in einem sicherheitskritischen Umfeld Klärung der technischen Machbarkeit, Mitgestaltung der Systemarchitektur und Optimierung des Systems hinsichtlich Kosten-Nutzen-Aspekten Analyse von Systemanforderungen und Entwicklung entsprechender Testprozeduren Planung, Spezifikation und Durchführung von manuellen und/oder automatisierten Tests Dokumentation der Ergebnisse sowie Erfassung und Analyse von Abweichungen Koordination aller internen und externen Zulieferer, wie z.B. Dokumentation, Testabteilung, Hardwareabstimmung, Softwareprodukte und -entwicklung

Common structural engineer responsibilities

A structural engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

  • Analyzing structural pressures, forces, and loads;
  • Creating detailed specifications and technical drawings to guide team members for building;
  • Designing durable structures requiring precise calculations using CAD software;
  • Executing a thorough plan with timing and milestones for construction;
  • Identifying appropriate materials for building based on specifications;
  • Inspecting building foundations and conditions;
  • Managing demolition assessment and the demolition of structures;
  • Collaborating with customers, engineers, specialists, contractors, and construction workers to construct the desired structures;
  • Tracking building progress and delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
  • Delivering structural engineering outputs in compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
  • Assuring the safety and security of team members;
  • Mentoring civil engineering colleagues who are keen to develop their structural engineering knowledge;
  • Traveling to construction sites to guide and observe building.

Qualifications for structural engineers 

Structural engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. A Master’s degree or extensive work experience is an advantage. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.

 

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

  • 2-5+ years of civil engineering experience;
  • Solid understanding of construction methods; materials, forces;
  • Excellent applied physics, math, and design skills;
  • Proficiency in using diverse computer software, including the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
  • Experience in project management;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members;
  • Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.

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