Structural Steel Erection Engineer
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About the Role
An opportunity exists for a Structural Steel Erection Engineer to oversee critical construction activities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering teams, managing material deliveries, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Job Responsibilities
1- Coordinate with the technical/engineering team to review structural steel drawings, fabrication specifications, and erection sequences, ensuring alignment with design intent and project requirements.
2- Coordinate with the civil and site construction teams to ensure foundations, anchor bolts, embedment plates, and related civil works are completed and approved prior to commencing steel erection activities.
3- Liaise with the structural steel supply vendor to manage material delivery schedules, inspect incoming steel members for compliance with specifications, resolve fabrication non-conformances, and track material traceability documentation.
4- Plan and manage resources for steel erection works including manpower (ironworkers, riggers, welders, and bolting crews), tools, equipment, and consumables; prepare erection schedules and ensure timely availability of all resources to maintain project milestones.
5- Supervise all on-site steel erection activities including structural column and beam installation, bracing, connections, plumbing, leveling, and final bolting/welding; ensure work is executed as per approved method statements, shop drawings, and erection procedures.
6- Determine equipment requirements for erection operations including crane selection, mobile elevated work platforms, rigging gear, and temporary supports; design lifting schemes and rigging arrangements in accordance with structural loads and site constraints.
7- Coordinate with the HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) team to develop, review, and implement lifting plans, crane lift studies, risk assessments, and method statements for all critical lifts and overhead erection activities; ensure full compliance with applicable safety standards and statutory regulations.
8- Monitor erection tolerances, structural alignment, and dimensional checks against approved drawings; coordinate with QA/QC inspector for weld inspections, bolt torque verification, and final structural acceptance sign-off.
9- Review and evaluate change orders, site queries, and technical deviations related to steel erection; liaise with the engineering team and client representatives to obtain approvals and update construction documents accordingly.
Qualifications
BS Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience
+8 Yrs of Experience in structural steel construction, with minimum 5 Yrs. in a supervisory or engineering role directly managing steel erection works on industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects
Skills
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural steel drawings and erection plans
- Strong knowledge of structural steel connections, bolting, and welding standards (AISC, AWS)
- Expertise in crane lifting operations, rigging, and critical lift planning
- Familiarity with HSE regulations for steel erection, working at heights, and lifting operations
- Strong coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and sound technical judgment in field conditions
- Proficiency in MS Office and construction management tools; familiarity with AutoCAD or Tekla Structures is an advantage
- Arabic and English fluency (spoken and written)
- Leadership and supervisory skills for managing erection crews and subcontractors
- Knowledge of QA/QC processes for structural steel including weld inspection, NDT, and bolt torque verification
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