Senior Civil Engineer

Date PostedMay 28, 2026LocationLisbon, PortugalCompanyQuadranteSalary €18 000 - €60 000 por ano TypeFull-time

Job Summary

Quadrante is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex structural projects within our Special Structures department in Lisbon. You will be responsible for structural analysis, design optimization, and providing technical guidance to project teams. The role requires extensive expertise in bridge and viaduct engineering while ensuring compliance with international standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex structural design projects
  • Perform advanced structural/seismic analysis
  • Define structural and geotechnical solutions
  • Mentor junior engineering staff
  • Ensure compliance with international codes

Required Skills

  • Master’s in Civil Engineering
  • 10+ years structural design experience
  • Proficiency in SAP2000/Robot
  • Fluency in English
  • Structural/Geotechnical expertise

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Lead the development of complex structural projects, with a focus on bridges, viaducts, and special structures, taking technical responsibility for the proposed solutions. - Perform and validate advanced structural analyses, including static, dynamic, and seismic assessments, using specialised software (SAP2000, Robot, among others) and ensuring the quality of analytical models. - Define and optimise structural and geotechnical solutions, including foundations, soil–structure interaction, and construction methods, ensuring technical and economic efficiency. - Ensure project compliance with national and international codes and standards, applying industry best practices and meeting client- and sector-specific requirements. - Prepare and review technical reports, design briefs, specifications, and tender documentation, ensuring technical rigour and consistency. - Support and guide project teams, providing mentoring to junior engineers and ensuring technical alignment within the team and across disciplines. - Promote innovation and continuous improvement, keeping up to date with technological advancements and proposing enhancements to design methods, internal processes, and project tools. Profile: - Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Structural Engineering. - Fluency in English, both written and spoken. - Professional experience in the development of structural design projects (Minimum of 10 years). - Professional experience with SAP2000/Robot, AutoCAD, Revit or Allplan (valued). - Ability to adapt and work effectively in a team, combined with a strong sense of responsibility and autonomy. - Focus on technical excellence, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.