Structural Design Engineer – Explosive Engineering Specialist

Role Overview

Structural Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of buildings and infrastructure requiring
• blast‑resistant
• ,
• protective
• , or
• high‑risk structural performance
• .
• Perform advanced
• blast load determination
• ,
• nonlinear dynamic analysis
• , and
• progressive collapse assessments
• .
• Develop structural models using specialised
• blast and explosion analysis software
• , ensuring accuracy, robustness, and code compliance.
• Prepare detailed design reports, calculations, and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, project managers, and external authorities to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on
• material behaviour under extreme loading
• , structural detailing, and mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and method statements related to structural and blast‑resistant design.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant international standards (UFC, GSA, ASCE, ACI, Eurocodes, etc.).
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal capability development in advanced structural engineering.

Mandatory Technical Expertise

• Proven hands‑on experience with
• blast and explosion analysis software
• , including:
• **LS‑DYNA**
• **ANSYS Autodyn**
• **ABAQUS/Explicit**
• **ANSYS**
• Or equivalent nonlinear dynamic analysis tools
• Strong understanding of:
• Blast load modelling and simulation
• Nonlinear material behaviour
• Dynamic structural response
• Progressive collapse and abnormal load design
• Protective design principles
• Experience delivering structural designs for
• high‑security, defence, industrial, or mission‑critical facilities
• is highly preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Civil And Structural Engineering

• .
• **Minimum 15 years**
• of structural engineering experience, with at least
• 5–7 years
• focused on
• blast and explosion engineering
• .
• Demonstrated experience working within design consultancies on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of international structural codes and blast‑resistant design standards.
• Excellent communication, technical reporting, and stakeholder‑coordination skills.