About the opportunity
Are you looking for a Steel Structures Designer position in Porto where you can develop structural solutions in steel, timber, and composite systems, from concept through to detailing?
At A400, you will contribute to the development of projects of different scales and levels of complexity, working on the analysis, design, and optimisation of structural solutions and their integration with BIM modelling.
This Steel Structures Designer position in Porto is intended for civil engineers at the start of their careers or with up to 5 years of experience, with training in Structures, knowledge of numerical modelling, and an interest in further developing skills in the design of steel, timber, and composite structures.
Your role at A400
- Develop and analyse finite element calculation models, appropriate to the complexity of the projects and your level of experience;
- Design and optimise steel, timber, and composite structural elements;
- Develop the calculations and detailing of solutions and prepare the information required for BIM modelling;
- Prepare technical documentation associated with the projects, including design reports, technical specifications, and calculation appendices;
- Propose, analyse, and discuss alternative solutions for projects under development;
- Contribute to the development of calculation tools and the improvement of the department’s technical processes.
What we are looking for in you
- Integrated Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structures specialisation;
- 0 to 5 years of professional experience in the development and design of steel, timber, or composite structures projects;
- Proficiency in finite element numerical modelling software, namely Robot and/or ETABS;
- Knowledge of the design of steel and composite elements and/or timber structural elements;
- Knowledge of the main standards applicable to the production of steel and timber structures;
- Analytical skills, technical rigour, and problem-solving ability;
- Ability to work as part of a team and develop solutions collaboratively.
The following will be valued:
- Knowledge of TEKLA, Dynamo, Grasshopper, IDEA StatiCa, or SolidWorks;
- Knowledge of C#, Visual Basic, or another programming language.
What you will find at A400
- Participation in national and international projects of different scales and levels of complexity;
- Development of structural solutions in steel, timber, and composite systems;
- Integration into a multidisciplinary environment, with contact with different Engineering and Architecture disciplines;
- Continuous training and opportunities for technical and professional development;
- Hybrid working model;
- Health insurance and medical service;
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
