FACADES ENGINEER

Company: Innovative Glass and Aluminium L.L.C
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: [4000–6,000 per month] (based on experience)
Start date: [urgently]

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (or related).
• 2–4 years façade engineering experience (UAE/GCC preferred) in curtain wall and glazing systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and at least one structural analysis tool (e.g., SAP2000, STAAD, ETABS), and glazing/thermal tools (Mepla, THERM/Flixo, WUFI preferred).
• Strong knowledge of aluminium systems, glass make-ups, anchorage, sealants, gaskets, thermal breaks, drainage/ventilation, and movement design.
• Solid understanding of testing (ASTM/EN), mock-ups, and certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to generate clear calculation notes and technical reports.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Facades Engineer, you will own the engineering package from concept through handover: design calculations, detail development, technical submittals, procurement support, QA/QC, and site coordination. You’ll work closely with architects, main contractors, fabricators, and installation teams to ensure safety, performance, and quality targets are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and verify structural and thermal calculations for aluminium/glass systems (stick/unitized curtain wall, spider/point-fixed glazing, ACP/rainscreen, skylights, canopies, louvers).
• Develop system details, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings; coordinate interfaces, tolerances, and movement/anchorage details.
• Prepare and manage technical submittals (method statements, ITPs, material approvals, mock-up/test plans) and respond to RFIs.
• Perform material take-offs (MTOs) and support procurement with specifications, datasheets, and supplier evaluations.
• Review third-party designs and test reports; ensure compliance with project specs, ASCE 7/IBC, BS/EN, and UAE authority requirements (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense).
• Plan and attend site inspections, coordinate with site engineers/foremen, and resolve technical issues during installation.
• Lead value engineering while maintaining performance criteria (air/water/wind/thermal/acoustic).
• Track deliverables and risks; report progress against program and quality KPIs.