Senior Structural Engineer Data Centre

About the Role

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer - Data Centre to join its Construction Supervision team in Riyadh. This full-time role supports the delivery of Hyperscale Data Center and Mission-Critical Infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The successful candidate will oversee structural engineering and construction supervision activities, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and local authority regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all structural construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project standards, and applicable codes.
• Review contractor shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), material submittals, and technical documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance and productivity to ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and facilitate the timely resolution of construction and quality-related issues.
• Review and evaluate technical queries, requests for information (RFIs), and contractor proposals.
• Identify and mitigate structural risks and construction challenges that may impact project delivery.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Inspectors, MEP Engineers, Architects, and Project Management teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Structural Design and Review

• Review structural designs and calculations prepared by contractors, designers, and specialist consultants.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international design standards, local regulations, and client requirements.
• Assess constructability and value-engineering proposals while maintaining structural integrity and operational performance.
• Review temporary works designs, including formwork, shoring systems, excavation support systems, crane foundations, and temporary structural supports.
• Support multidisciplinary design coordination throughout construction and testing phases.

Required Experience

The role requires extensive experience in the supervision of reinforced concrete and structural steel structures. This includes structures associated with hyperscale data centers, such as data halls, central utility plants, substations, generator buildings, cooling infrastructure, and associated support facilities. The candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of highly resilient and operationally critical facilities.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position, and employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of the role. Jacobs is committed to fostering a culture of caring and collaboration, supporting employees globally through diverse networks and flexible working arrangements.

Application Support

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