Structural Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implement processes and procedures of the engineering standards.
• Evaluate the current technical standards available within the government en ti ty and obtain approval for the list of current technical standards, whether to con ti nue working with them or modify them, or develop new technical standards.
• Study and review plans, documents, and bidding documents provided by various design companies for projects of the Saudi Irriga ti on Authority (SIO), following the applicable standards and codes.
• Par ti cipate in preparing technical specifica ti ons, quan ti ty schedules, and tender documents for the projects undertaken by the SIO in the field of implemen ti ng pumping sta ti ons and water treatment pipelines. Also, review all tender documents and evaluate the technical proposals submitted by consultants and contractors un ti l the contract award for these projects is completed.
• Study the technical submissions from consultants and contractors and provide technical support to the SIO, along with appropriate recommenda ti ons regarding execu ti on methods, materials, and samples men ti oned in the terms, specifica ti ons, and quan ti ty schedules.
• Provide technical opinions in any disputes that arise between the SIO and contractors, offering advice and guidance to the client to clarify the correct posi ti on and enable the SIO to follow up on the matter.
• Review and audit the final project drawings as executed and submitted to the client.
Participate in value engineering workshops for projects of the SIO to achieve maximum benefit from the projects with the highest quality and lowest cost.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in a related role, with previous experience in PMC or PMO projects preferred.
• Extensive experience in applying engineering standards in government projects.
• Strong knowledge of technical standards and regula ti ons.
• Exper ti se in implemen ti ng design standards and specifica ti ons.
• Skilled in reviewing plans and bidding documents.
• Ability to prepare technical specifica ti ons and tender documents.
• Excellent problem-solving and communica ti on skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on reviewing project drawings.
• Familiarity with value engineering principles.