Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a PMC infrastructure project in Riyadh. The role leads design reviews and construction supervision for bridges, tunnels, and related road structures, ensuring compliance with project specifications, standards, and authority requirements. Duties include coordinating with other engineering disciplines, reviewing inspections and test results, resolving technical issues, and reporting on progress and risks. Applicants need a civil or structural engineering bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of relevant infrastructure experience; a master’s degree is preferred, as is PMC or consultancy experience.
The posting
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Senior Structural Engineer (Bridges & Tunnels) will be responsible for leading, reviewing, and supervising all structural engineering works related to bridges, tunnels, and associated road structures for a PMC infrastructure project. The role ensures that designs and construction activities comply with project specifications, international standards, and client and authority requirements, with a strong focus on safety, durability, and constructability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the review and approval of structural designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and method statements submitted by contractors.
- Ensure structural designs are coordinated with geotechnical, civil, MEP, ITS, and tunnel systems.
- Verify compliance with international standards (AASHTO, Eurocodes, BS, ASTM) and local authority requirements.
- Lead the design review and supervision of bridge structures including foundations, piers, abutments, decks, bearings, expansion joints, and parapets.
- Monitor construction of in-situ and precast concrete structures, steel structures, and post-tensioning systems.
- Ensure durability, load capacity, and long-term performance of bridge structures.
- Lead the design review and supervision of tunnel structural works including excavation support systems, segmental linings, in-situ linings, shotcrete, waterproofing, and grouting.
- Coordinate with geotechnical engineers to ensure ground support and lining systems are appropriate for site conditions.
- Ensure compliance with tunnel safety, fire resistance, and durability requirements.
- Monitor construction works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Review inspection requests, test results, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) and verify corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance during critical construction stages and temporary works.
- Liaise with contractors, designers, authorities, and the client on structural engineering matters.
- Resolve structural design and construction issues in a timely manner.
- Attend technical meetings, workshops, and site inspections.
- Maintain comprehensive records of design approvals, inspections, testing, and compliance documentation.
- Prepare periodic reports on structural progress, risks, and technical issues.
- Support authority approvals, audits, and client reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil / Structural Engineering.
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in structural engineering for major infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience on roads, bridges, and tunnel projects.
- PMC or consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of bridge and tunnel structural systems and construction methods.
- Familiarity with international design codes and standards.
- Excellent coordination, leadership, communication, and technical reporting skills.