Principal Engineer - Structures

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and develop solutions balancing performance, cost, sustainability, and constructability.
• Perform structural analysis and modeling; review and approve designs, calculations, and technical documents.
• Mentor engineering staff and coordinate integrated delivery with architects, MEP engineers, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar regulations, international codes, and project requirements.
• Manage concurrent projects, client reviews, deadlines, quality assurance, and design improvement.
• Contribute to proposals and estimates; advise on design optimization and value engineering.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of structural engineering design and analysis experience, including 5+ years in a principal, senior, or lead engineering role.
• Advanced proficiency in structural design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, international codes, Middle East practices, and Qatar regulations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects through construction administration and developing engineering staff.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, technical writing, and documentation skills.
• Preferred: PE licensure or equivalent; sustainability or LEED/Estidama knowledge; FEA; infrastructure or specialized structures; BIM clash detection.

Work location

• Work Location Model: On-Site.
• New employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, insurance, paid leave, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans.