Senior Structural Engineer (Bridge Maintenance)

Waagner Biro Bridge Services

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of
• bridge construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation works
• in accordance with RTA standards and project specifications.
• Supervise daily site activities, ensuring adherence to approved drawings, method statements, and project timelines.
• Conduct detailed inspections and technical assessments of bridge components including
• expansion joints, bearings, and structural elements
• .
• Diagnose and analyze various types of
• concrete cracks
• (structural, shrinkage, thermal, settlement, etc.) and recommend appropriate repair methodologies.
• Plan and coordinate site activities, optimizing manpower, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Liaise with
• RTA representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure strict compliance with
• RTA regulations, QA/QC standards, and HSE requirements
• .
• Review and approve shop drawings, technical submittals, and method statements related to bridge works.
• Identify potential risks and technical challenges, proposing practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in client inspections, audits, and progress meetings, representing the organization professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• **Minimum 15+ years of UAE experience**
• in bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
• **Mandatory experience working on RTA projects in Dubai.**
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• + Bridge structures and components
• + Expansion joints and bridge bearings (installation, inspection, maintenance)
• + Concrete deterioration mechanisms and crack identification/repair techniques
• Proficiency in reviewing structural drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Strong coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with relevant international standards and
• RTA guidelines
• .
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Additional Information

• Experience in both
• steel and concrete bridge structures
• Hands-on experience in
• bridge inspection and condition assessment
• Knowledge of asset management systems for infrastructure maintenance