Structural Engineer

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is a creative enterprise providing end-to-end services in planning, design, and project delivery across built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, KEO has contributed to various projects globally. The firm is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. World Architecture ranks KEO as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

The Role of Senior Structural Engineer

KEO is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its team in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on the design, analysis, detailing, and construction supervision of structural works for hotels and high-rise buildings. The position requires proven experience in these project types, ensuring structural integrity, compliance with codes, cost-effectiveness, and coordination with architectural and MEP requirements within a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review of shop drawings and coordinate the RFI process with the Design Engineer to ensure timely approvals.
• Coordinate with supervising teams and track procurement with the Planning and QAQC department to achieve project milestones.
• Oversee structural engineering activities for high-rise buildings and luxury hospitality developments, ensuring alignment with architectural intent.
• Review structural systems, including reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel structures, foundations, and associated elements.
• Perform structural design review checks using ETABS, SAP2000, ******, or equivalent, covering static, dynamic, seismic, wind, and fatigue loading.
• Assist the Contractor in validating designs, connection designs, fabrication drawings, erection methodologies, and temporary works requirements.
• Ensure compliance with AISC, Eurocode 3, SBC 304 (Saudi Building Code – Structural), and project-specific performance specifications.
• Coordinate with specialist fabricators, erectors, and third-party reviewers for value engineering and clash-free integration.
• Design and review all Reinforced Concrete (RCC) elements, including foundations, basement structures, bridges, abutments, secant pile and retaining walls, and capping beams.
• Optimize RCC designs for durability and constructability in line with project specifications and in conjunction with QAQC teams.
• Review and approve detailed RCC drawings, bar bending schedules, and construction sequences.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements from contractors.
• Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections, RFI resolution, and non-conformance reports.
• Execute value engineering exercises to optimize steel and concrete quantities while maintaining safety and performance.
• Manage full coordination with architectural, MEP, and facade specialists.
• Support the preparation of as-built drawings, structural integrity reports, and handover documentation.
• Align all designs and construction with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), Royal Commission standards, and international best practices.
• Integrate structural requirements into the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and support QA/QC inspections.
• Collaborate with the HSE team to maintain safe design and construction practices.
• Ensure the Contractor obtains full approval for all required permits and inspections.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in 5-star luxury hotels and high-rise building projects.
• Strong expertise in RCC design for heavy-load, high-occupancy structures.
• Previous experience on KSA giga-projects (*, Qiddiya, NEOM, Red Sea) is highly advantageous.
• Professional registration (PE, CEng, or equivalent) and membership in recognized institutions (ICE, IStructE, ASCE, or Saudi Council of Engineers).

Work Environment and Benefits

KEO fosters a supportive environment that promotes professional development through internal global mobility and career advancement. The company supports employee health and well-being through on-demand counseling services and workplace clinics. Employees can participate in community events such as sports days and beach clean-ups. In addition to a competitive package, benefits include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.