Light Gauge Steel (LGS) Structural Engineer – Modular Construction Dutco Construction Co. (L.L.C)

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Structural Design & Engineering

• Design and analyse Light Gauge / Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) systems for modular units, volumetric modules, and hybrid structures

• Perform structural checks for in-service loads, transportation loads, lifting stresses, stacking, and temporary conditions

• Develop optimized structural systems considering manufacturability, repeatability, and cost efficiency

• Prepare detailed structural calculations, design reports, and authority submission documents

Modular & Offsite Construction Support

• Coordinate with factory production teams to ensure designs align with manufacturing processes

• Review and approve shop drawings, framing layouts, and connection details for modular units

• Provide technical input on module-to-module connections, tie-down systems, tolerances, and assembly sequencing

• Support lifting plans, transportation methods, and installation strategies

Coordination & Project Delivery

• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, project managers, and QA/QC teams

• Participate in design coordination meetings, technical workshops, and value engineering exercises

• Respond to RFIs, technical queries, and site/factory issues during production and erection

Codes, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with AISI, Eurocode, ASCE, IBC, and local building authority requirements

• Support authority approvals and respond to technical review comments

• Maintain engineering quality, safety standards, and documentation control

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Minimum 5–10 years experience in Light Gauge Steel structures, with proven modular construction experience

• Strong understanding of offsite manufacturing and modular building systems

Technical Skills

• LGS / Modular design software: FrameCAD, Vertex, Tekla Structures, Revit

• Structural analysis tools: STRAP, STAAD, ETABS, SAP2000

• AutoCAD and BIM coordination workflows

• Good knowledge of connection design, bracing systems, load transfer, and tolerances

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and interdisciplinary communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced modular production environment

• Problem-solving mindset with focus on buildability

• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Experience in GCC / UAE modular projects

• Familiarity with factory QA/QC systems and production workflows

• Knowledge of transportation and lifting engineering for modular units

• Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer certification

Work Environment

• Office-based with regular coordination at modular manufacturing facilities

• Occasional site visits during installation and commissioning

• Project-driven schedules aligned with factory production timelines