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What they do

e.construct is an engineering firm. Its core work is structural and value engineering. It also designs building services and foundations, and does precast and post-tensioning work. It specializes in high-rise towers and bridges. Three engineers started it in Dubai in 2002. VAES.ai, a startup in its technology lab, makes software that designs structures with less concrete and steel.

What they value

• Use new technology to solve problems.
• Engineer for the people of today and the planet of tomorrow.
• Build their own tools instead of buying them.
• Put long-term growth and people first.
• Keep leaders open and easy to reach.
• Judge work by its results, not by its process.

Where they hire

The 20 Postings name Cairo (9), Dubai (7), Raleigh in North Carolina (2), Poland (1), and Egypt (1). Most roles are on site. A senior software role in Poland is remote, and two software roles in Egypt are hybrid. No Posting mentions visa sponsorship. The Dubai receptionist must already live in Dubai.

Teams and roles

• VAES Engineering & Technology: a .NET developer, an ERP developer, a computational BIM engineer, a project structural engineer, two senior software engineers, and a software tech lead. VAES builds software that optimizes structures. The senior software roles pay in US dollars.
• Structural engineering: a junior bridge engineer in Cairo, a junior R&D engineer for concrete in Dubai, and a junior structural engineer and an intern in Raleigh.
• Accounting and finance: an accounts receivable specialist and an accounts payable section head in Dubai, and procurement roles in Dubai and Cairo.
• Project controls in Dubai: a concrete laboratory technician and a document controller who works from a project site office.
• Other roles: a BIM modeler and a people operations role in Cairo, and a receptionist in Dubai.

What they look for

Most Postings ask for a bachelor's degree in the field of the role. Engineering roles ask for a degree in civil or structural engineering. They also ask for structural analysis software, such as ETABS, SAP2000, and MIDAS. Junior engineering roles need little or no experience, and the R&D role welcomes new graduates. Senior roles ask for 5 to 10 years.

Software roles ask for C# and .NET, or Python. The senior software engineers need 5 to 12 years and experience leading a team. The tech lead posting does not want people who only work in AI, or managers who will not write code.

Finance and procurement roles ask for an ERP system, such as Oracle or NetSuite, and for Excel. The UAE finance and office roles ask for experience in the UAE. Many Postings ask for good English, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.