Junior Structural Engineer

• Work with a multidisciplinary team, make a difference in seamless project delivery

• ‘Real Impact, made together’ – play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries

Create futures worth inheriting with SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

SMEC simplifies the complex. We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About the role

The selected candidate will contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects such as the Dubai–Abu Dhabi High-Speed Railway corridors and Dubai Strategic Sewer Tunnel works. Responsibilities include designing structures. (e.g., tunnel sections, cross-passages, cut-and-cover structures, launching/retrieval shafts).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis and design of tunnels, shafts, cut-and-cover structures.

• Prepare structural calculations, design reports, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.

• Develop structural/geotechnical models and carry out analyses using Plaxis/RS2 and Staad Pro software.

• Evaluate structural behavior under earth pressure, groundwater, surcharge, construction, and seismic loading.

• Assist in preparing design deliverables for detailed design stages.

• Participate in design reviews, checking activities, and value engineering exercises.

• Evaluate structural behavior under static, seismic, earth pressure, groundwater, surcharge, and construction loading conditions

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, post graduation degree preferred.

• 0- 3 years of professional experience in related fields

• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as Plaxis, STAAD.Pro, similar software is desirable. Basic knowledge of underground structures, including tunnels, shafts, retaining structures, and cut-and-cover construction, will be an advantage.

• Strong understanding of structural behavior, reinforced concrete and steel design, and structural detailing Has an understanding of the local market

• High level communication skills

• Knowledge of relevant laws

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!