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Structure Engineer – SME

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Structural / Bridges SME with 15+ years of bridge engineering experience, specializing in the design, site supervision, and delivery of steel bridge structures for major transportation and urban infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support the clients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, contributing to bridge design development, technical leadership, construction supervision, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery.

Candidates with direct experience on large-scale infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, or the wider GCC region will be highly preferred.

Your role

Bridge Design & Engineering

  • Extensive experience in the design, analysis, and delivery of steel bridge structures for major urban transportation and highway projects.
  • Proven involvement in large-scale bridge and infrastructure developments in Riyadh, KSA, or similar GCC environments.
  • Experience in:
    • Steel Plate Girder Bridges
    • Steel Box Girder Bridges
    • Composite Steel-Concrete Bridges
    • Pedestrian Steel Bridges
    • Flyovers and Grade-Separated Interchanges
    • Elevated Road Structures

Construction Supervision & Site Experience

  • Experience supervising bridge construction activities on major infrastructure projects.
  • Review and approval of shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and temporary works designs.
  • Site inspections to ensure compliance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
  • Experience supporting bridge erection, launching, rehabilitation, widening, strengthening, and replacement works.
  • Coordination with contractors, supervision consultants, and construction teams during project execution.
  • Resolution of site-related engineering and construction challenges.
  • Monitoring construction progress and supporting technical delivery throughout all project stages.

Urban Infrastructure Experience

  • Familiarity with bridge design requirements for congested urban corridors, grade separations, and major road network improvements.
  • Experience in bridge rehabilitation, strengthening, widening, and replacement projects.
  • Proven capability in coordinating bridge design with highways, utilities, traffic, drainage, geotechnical, and construction teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience across clients, contractors, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160951

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in bridge engineering, with significant exposure to steel bridge design and construction supervision.
  • Proven experience delivering bridge projects within Saudi Arabia and/or the GCC region.
  • Strong knowledge of bridge analysis and design software such as MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, CSI Bridge, RM Bridge, or SOFiSTiK.
  • Experience with international bridge design standards and Saudi regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.
  • Professional Engineering Chartership or equivalent accreditation is desirable.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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