Civil & Structural Engineer

About EDGE Group

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to ensure that all structures designed and deployed meet regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and safety standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for analysing soil reports, validating foundation designs, performing structural analysis, and conducting wind-load calculations across a range of infrastructure projects, including telecom towers, masts, and containerised systems.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse soil investigation reports and assess ground conditions
• Design and validate foundation systems for various structures
• Perform structural analysis and simulations
• Develop wind-load calculations for towers, masts, and support structures
• Design metal support structures and evaluate load-bearing components (beams, rafters, etc.)
• Generate structural reports and ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and engineering validation processes
• Contribute to both project delivery and R&D/prototyping

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil/structural engineering with a construction background
• Strong expertise in foundation design, structural analysis, and wind-load calculations
• Experience with telecom towers, rooftop installations, radar systems, or containerised structures
• Proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD 3D, SAP2000, and Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis
• Ability to interpret soil reports and apply soil mechanics principles
• Experience with metal structures, structural loading, and beam analysis
• Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., Revit or Maximo) is an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement 

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.

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