Structural Engineer

Job description

the employer stimulates the global economy. the employer occupies a special place in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. Through our significant investments in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce to the world and are committed to enhancing the employer’s value to society. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generational vision for the future, stemming from our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has led us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits not only to the Kingdom, but also to a large number of communities, economies and countries that depend on the vital, reliable energy we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the five largest global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are looking for an Architect to join the Engineering and Design Department in the Community Services Technical Support Department. The Engineering and Design Department provides multidisciplinary engineering, architectural and technical services in support of community service facilities and programs, including the evaluation, planning, design, renovation, enhancement and support construction of residential, recreational, administrative, educational, public use and support facilities. The Senior Community Facilities Architect - Architecture provides world-class architectural and technical expertise to evaluate, plan, design, renovate and enhance community services facilities. Supports Dr t interdisciplinary coordination, compliance with standards and codes, value engineering, constructability, and support the construction and delivery of sustainable, resilient and human-centred facilities. The role also promotes resource efficiency, low carbon and circular economy principles, accessibility, placemaking, quality of public realm and life cycle performance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will be required to perform the following: • Provide senior architectural engineering expertise for new construction, renovations, expansions, rehabilitation and enhancement of community services facilities from initial evaluation and planning through design development, construction and closure. • Conduct architectural assessments of existing facilities to evaluate condition, function, code compliance, accessibility, building performance and suitability for current and future operational requirements, and develop technically sound improvement strategies. • Develop architectural concepts, space programs, planning standards, design requirements and technical solutions that respond to the proponent's needs while improving functionality, user experience, operational efficiency, maintainability and life cycle value. • Review architectural studies, drawings, specifications, calculations, material selections and design packages at various stages of development to verify technical suitability, completeness, constructability and compliance with applicable company requirements, building codes and recognized international standards. • Lead the resolution of complex, facility-related technical issues and develop recommendations that take into account safety, function, aesthetics, constructability, cost, schedule, and sustainability, and maintainability, flexibility and long-term facility performance. • Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, interior design, landscape and other disciplines to achieve integrated, multi-disciplinary design solutions. • Conduct design optimization, value engineering and constructability reviews to identify opportunities to avoid costs, improve performance, reduce implementation risks and efficiently utilize existing facilities and infrastructure. • Apply sustainable and climate-responsive design principles to improve energy and resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support low-carbon and net-zero targets where technically and economically practical. • Incorporate circular economy principles through efficient use of materials, adaptive reuse, durability, flexibility, waste reduction and life cycle considerations into facility planning and design. • Promoting human-centered design, accessibility, placemaking, and high-quality public realm principles to improve usability, comfort, inclusivity, and the overall community experience. • Evaluate emerging global trends, technologies, materials and best practices related to sustainability, decarbonisation, resilience, smart buildings and future-ready community facilities, and recommend appropriate applications. • Provide architectural technical support during construction, including reviewing technical submissions and field conditions, evaluating proposed design changes, resolving site-related technical issues and verifying that implemented solutions maintain The approved design intent. • Evaluate deviations, non-conformities and unexpected site conditions and develop appropriate architectural corrective solutions while protecting project quality, schedule and operational requirements. • Providing technical consultation to community service organizations and their management on facility development, renovation strategies, architectural standards, design alternatives and complex construction-related issues. • Develop and contribute to architectural guidelines, design standards, standard details, technical practices and other engineering tools that promote consistency, quality, sustainability and effective governance across community services facilities. • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced architects and engineers and contribute to the development and transfer of architectural knowledge within the organization. Minimum Requirements • As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering from a recognized and accredited programme. An advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred. • You will have fifteen years of experience in architectural design, engineering, and development of construction and community facility projects, including at least five years in a senior-level technical role involving complex, multi-disciplinary facilities. In addition, you will demonstrate the following: • Extensive knowledge of architectural planning, building design, space programming, building envelope systems, materials and finishes, accessibility, life safety, sustainability, facility renovation and adaptive reuse. • Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, industry standards and design practices Recognized architect. • Proven experience in evaluating existing facilities, identifying technical deficiencies and risks, and developing recommendations for rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, replacement, or new construction. • Experience in value engineering, constructability reviews, design optimization, and developing cost-effective technology solutions without compromising safety, function, quality, or regulatory compliance. • Knowledge of sustainable and resilient design principles, including resource efficiency, low carbon design, life cycle performance, circular economy principles, climate responsive design, and strategies that support net zero energy goals where practical. • Understanding human-centred design, placemaking, quality of public realm, accessibility and user experience in the planning and development of community facilities. • Ability to provide technical consultation to management, operating organizations, project teams, consultants and contractors, and clearly communicate complex architectural issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports, design recommendations and management presentations. • Knowledge and practical experience with building information modeling, preferably computer-aided design, architectural design and visualization tools. • Professional registration or architectural license is preferred. Work location and work schedule Work location: Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - will be specified in the job offer Work schedule: Full-time - will be specified in the job offer Duration of job posting Start date of job posting: 08/31/2026 End date of job posting: 12/31/2026 Work Environment Our high-performing employees are attracted to the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industry opportunities we offer, and are rewarded accordingly. At the employer, our people work on world-class projects, supported by unparalleled investment in capital and technology. Because, as a global energy company, we face some of the world's greatest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world

Requirements

• The Senior Community Facilities Architect - Architecture provides world-class architectural and technical expertise to evaluate, plan, design, renovate and enhance community services facilities.
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will be required to perform the following:
• Provide senior architectural engineering expertise for new construction, renovations, expansions, rehabilitation and enhancement of community services facilities from initial evaluation and planning through design development, construction and closure.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced architects and engineers and contribute to the development and transfer of architectural knowledge within the organization.
• Minimum Requirements
• As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering from a recognized and accredited programme.
• An advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• You will have fifteen years of experience in architectural design, engineering, and development of construction and community facility projects, including at least five years in a senior-level technical role involving complex, multi-disciplinary facilities.
• In addition, you will demonstrate the following:
• Extensive knowledge of architectural planning, building design, space programming, building envelope systems, materials and finishes, accessibility, life safety, sustainability, facility renovation and adaptive reuse.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, industry standards and recognized architectural design practices.
• Proven experience in evaluating existing facilities, identifying technical deficiencies and risks, and developing recommendations for rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, replacement, or new construction.
• Experience in engineering value, buildability reviews, design optimization, and development of cost-effective technical solutions without compromising safety, function, quality, or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of sustainable and resilient design principles, including resource efficiency, low carbon design, life cycle performance, circular economy principles, climate responsive design, and strategies that support net zero energy goals where practical.
• Ability to provide technical consultation to management, operating organizations, project teams, consultants and contractors, and clearly communicate complex architectural issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports, design recommendations and management presentations.
• Knowledge and practical experience with building information modeling, preferably computer-aided design, architectural design and visualization tools.
• Professional registration or architectural license is preferred.

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