Senior Executive Engineer, Structural Design; Construction Department

Job purpose

This position is responsible to develop and prepare structural designs, plan, coordinate, and oversee the construction of new buildings, as well as alterations and extensions to existing properties and structures, while ensuring a smooth, transparent, and accountable working process through effective coordination, regular progress monitoring, and timely reporting to the supervisor.

About the role

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible to develop and prepare structural designs, plan, coordinate, and oversee the construction of new buildings, as well as alterations and extensions to existing properties and structures, while ensuring a smooth, transparent, and accountable working process through effective coordination, regular progress monitoring, and timely reporting to the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discuss project objectives, technical requirements, scope, and budget with relevant stakeholders, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals to develop appropriate structural design solutions.
• Collect, review, and validate the technical data required for structural design, including conducting site visits and measurements to ensure accurate project planning and assessment.
• Perform structural calculations to determine loads, stresses, and design requirements, ensuring the selection of appropriate construction materials in line with applicable standards and specifications.
• Analyse the structural configuration and integrity of building components and other structures to ensure stability, safety, functionality, and compliance with relevant building codes.
• Evaluate the pressures, stresses, and strains exerted on structural components by dead loads, live loads, human occupancy, and environmental factors, including wind, weather, and seismic activities.
• Monitor and verify construction activities through regular site inspections to ensure compliance with approved structural drawings and specifications; provide timely technical decisions and guidance to site engineers, escalating complex issues to the supervisor when necessary.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to assess ground conditions, review soil investigation reports, and interpret laboratory and in-situ test results to determine appropriate foundation design requirements.
• Guide the development of structural drawings, technical specifications, and computer-aided design models to ensure accuracy and facilitate effective project implementation.
• Conduct structural assessments of the buildings and properties by inspecting foundations, columns, beams, slabs, and other critical components; identify structural defects and potential safety risks, and recommend appropriate remedial measures, including strengthening, repair, replacement, or reconstruction.
• Analyse and monitor the Construction Department's Management Information System (MIS), consolidate project performance data, and prepare comprehensive monthly MIS reports highlighting project progress, key performance indicators, challenges, and management actions for senior leadership.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Strong technical leadership to guide design teams, review complex structural calculations, and ensure engineering quality standards.
• Advanced analytical capability to evaluate structural challenges, interpret geotechnical data, and develop optimized design solutions.
• Sound decision-making ability to balance safety requirements, code compliance, and cost-effective construction practices.
• Excellent multidisciplinary coordination to align structural design with architectural vision, MEP requirements, and site constraints.
• Proactive organizational skills to prioritize assignments, manage deliverables, and maintain project schedules under pressure.
• Exceptional planning and organizational agility to manage design deliverables, conduct site inspections, and adhere to project schedules.

Educational requirements

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from a reputed public or private university

Experience requirements

Minimum 6 years of total experience, including at least 3 years in structural design

Other Benefits:

Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility, and others as per policy.

*This position is open to Bangladeshi nationals only.

*BRAC does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities

• Discuss project objectives, technical requirements, scope, and budget with relevant stakeholders, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals to develop appropriate structural design solutions.
• Collect, review, and validate the technical data required for structural design, including conducting site visits and measurements to ensure accurate project planning and assessment.
• Perform structural calculations to determine loads, stresses, and design requirements, ensuring the selection of appropriate construction materials in line with applicable standards and specifications.
• Analyse the structural configuration and integrity of building components and other structures to ensure stability, safety, functionality, and compliance with relevant building codes.
• Evaluate the pressures, stresses, and strains exerted on structural components by dead loads, live loads, human occupancy, and environmental factors, including wind, weather, and seismic activities.
• Monitor and verify construction activities through regular site inspections to ensure compliance with approved structural drawings and specifications; provide timely technical decisions and guidance to site engineers, escalating complex issues to the supervisor when necessary.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to assess ground conditions, review soil investigation reports, and interpret laboratory and in-situ test results to determine appropriate foundation design requirements.
• Guide the development of structural drawings, technical specifications, and computer-aided design models to ensure accuracy and facilitate effective project implementation.
• Conduct structural assessments of the buildings and properties by inspecting foundations, columns, beams, slabs, and other critical components; identify structural defects and potential safety risks, and recommend appropriate remedial measures, including strengthening, repair, replacement, or reconstruction.
• Analyse and monitor the Construction Department's Management Information System (MIS), consolidate project performance data, and prepare comprehensive monthly MIS reports highlighting project progress, key performance indicators, challenges, and management actions for senior leadership.

Required knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of structural analysis, design principles, and engineering practices for buildings and other structures.
• Sound knowledge of BNBC, relevant design codes, standards, and government regulations.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, foundation systems, and construction materials.
• Knowledge of structural loading conditions, including dead loads, live loads, wind loads, and seismic forces.
• Understanding of geotechnical engineering, soil investigation, and foundation design principles.
• Knowledge of structural rehabilitation, retrofitting, and strengthening techniques.

Required skills

• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software, such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, or equivalent applications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural drawing review.
• Ability to perform and validate structural calculations, analysis, and design modelling.
• Ability to review structural drawings, reinforcement detailing, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and design optimisation skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, design documentation, and MIS reports.
• Effective team supervision, stakeholder coordination, and technical communication skills.

Required competencies

• Evaluates complex structural problems, interprets technical information, and develops appropriate engineering solutions.
• Develops practical and alternative design solutions to address technical challenges while ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Makes timely and technically sound decisions within delegated authority and escalates complex issues appropriately.
• Plans and coordinates design assignments, allocates resources, and ensures timely completion of deliverables.
• Provides technical direction, supervises team members, and facilitates knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Builds effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ownership, accuracy, transparency, and commitment to engineering quality and professional standards.

Additional requirements

• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software, such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, or equivalent applications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural drawing review.
• Ability to perform and validate structural calculations, analysis, and design modelling.
• Ability to review structural drawings, reinforcement detailing, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and design optimisation skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, design documentation, and MIS reports.
• Effective team supervision, stakeholder coordination, and technical communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge of structural analysis, design principles, and engineering practices for buildings and other structures.
• Sound knowledge of BNBC, relevant design codes, standards, and government regulations.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, foundation systems, and construction materials.
• Knowledge of structural loading conditions, including dead loads, live loads, wind loads, and seismic forces.
• Understanding of geotechnical engineering, soil investigation, and foundation design principles.
• Knowledge of structural rehabilitation, retrofitting, and strengthening techniques.

• Evaluates complex structural problems, interprets technical information, and develops appropriate engineering solutions.
• Develops practical and alternative design solutions to address technical challenges while ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Makes timely and technically sound decisions within delegated authority and escalates complex issues appropriately.
• Plans and coordinates design assignments, allocates resources, and ensures timely completion of deliverables.
• Provides technical direction, supervises team members, and facilitates knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Builds effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ownership, accuracy, transparency, and commitment to engineering quality and professional standards.

Education

B.Sc (Engg.)

Experience

6