Design Engineer – Façade (Aluminium & Glass)

About the role

A company is hiring a Design Engineer for aluminium and glass façades in the UAE, with 3 to 6 years of experience. The role covers design, shop drawings and technical coordination for curtain walls, glazing, cladding, aluminium windows, doors and louvre systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop façade designs and shop drawings for curtain walls, glazing, cladding, aluminium windows, doors and louvre systems.
• Prepare fabrication drawings, installation drawings, sections and assembly details.
• Generate aluminium profile cutting lists, glass schedules and hardware schedules.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building codes, Dubai Municipality regulations, Civil Defence requirements and project specifications.
• Address technical queries on structure, thermal performance and water/air-tightness standards.
• Provide technical support to production and installation teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in aluminium and glass façade design, preferably in the UAE.
• Good understanding of aluminium façade systems, glass types, structural silicone glazing and thermal break systems.
• Ability to interpret basic façade structural calculations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit or Rhino knowledge is an advantage.
• Shop drawings, fabrication drawings and technical detailing.