About GBC Engineers
GBC Engineers is an international structural and civil engineering consultancy headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with a strong and expanding presence in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
We specialize in structural design, BIM modeling, and project management for industrial, commercial, and residential developments across Europe. By combining German engineering precision with digital innovation and international collaboration, we deliver sustainable, high-quality design solutions for the built environment.
As part of our growing operations, we are seeking a talented and passionate Structural Engineer to join our Vietnam office and contribute to delivering exceptional engineering solutions on a global scale.
💼 Position: Structural Engineer (Vietnam Office)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Structural Engineering Team Leader
Employment Type: Full-time
🔹 Key Responsibilities
Project Design & Delivery
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Perform structural analysis and design for buildings in accordance with international codes and standards (e.g., Eurocode, ACI, TCVN).
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Develop structural models, calculations, and professional analysis reports in English, German, or Vietnamese.
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Prepare drawings, sketches, and documentation that meet design intent, accuracy, and quality expectations.
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Coordinate with team members to manage workload, meet deadlines, and ensure the successful completion of assigned projects.
Teamwork & Collaboration
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Work closely with BIM engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of structural designs.
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Check and validate the correct implementation of design requirements in drawings and BIM models.
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Review and evaluate MEP openings and related structural impacts to ensure system compatibility.
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Maintain a high level of team communication and technical coordination across all disciplines.
Quality & Technical Excellence
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Review and validate designs to ensure compliance with quality standards, design codes, and client requirements.
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Participate in site inspections, building investigations, and structural surveys when required.
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Identify design improvements and implement process enhancements for efficiency and quality.
Continuous Learning & Development
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Stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in structural engineering.
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Participate in training sessions, contribute to internal knowledge sharing, and support junior engineers in skill development.
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Collaborate with the Team Leader to define personal and team development goals.
🔹 Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Structural or Civil Engineering (or a related field).
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Minimum 2 years of experience in structural design.
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Strong knowledge of structural calculations, analysis, and statics.
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Proficiency in structural and BIM software (e.g., FE tools, Revit, Eurocode-based platforms).
Technical & Soft Skills
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Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to read, write, and communicate in English for technical documents and coordination.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Effective teamworking and communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
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Creative, adaptable, and eager to learn and innovate.
🔹 What We Offer
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A chance to work in an international company that connects Germany and Vietnam through engineering excellence.
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Direct collaboration with German and Vietnamese technical experts on global projects.
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Exposure to advanced design systems, BIM workflows, and European engineering standards.
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Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
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A supportive, collaborative, and multicultural environment that fosters professional growth.
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Career development opportunities in structural design, project management, and leadership.
✉️ Interested Candidates
Please send your CV and short motivation letter to ta@gbc-engineers.com with the subject line:
Application – Structural Engineer – GBC Engineers
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Prepare structural calculations, analysis reports and correspondence in English and Vietnamese language to international standard e.g. Eurocode, ACI, TCVN, etc
- Analyse building structures to international codes and standards using structural design software
- Work on several project stages from feasibility studies through concept, schematic and detailed design stage
- Prepare Finite Element Models and other structural models for structures
- Work with and support structural CAD engineers in preparation of design drawings
- Working alongside project managers to support day to day running of projects
- Carry out structural surveys, site inspections and building investigations
- Producing structural reports and correspondence
- Create structural drawings
- Ensure designs and drawings are accurate, tie in with architectural drawings, and adhere to Design code used Standards
- Maintain a high level of communication and team-work with Structural Drafters
- Keep fellow team members and the branch manager informed of work-load and deadlines, to help with the delegation of work
- Assist in preparation of free proposals
- Produce project reports when relevant, written to a professional standard
- Support BIM Engineering teams in reviewing Analysis reports
- Prepare rebar sketches and information for BIM teams
- Work closely with Team leader or Project manager
- Attend regular trainings
- Prepare structural Drawings
- Undertake trainings for junior engineers or draft men (CAD Engineers)
- Prepare training material for trainings in engineering subjects
- Others tasks assigned by Managers
Ihr Profil:
- Bachelor-degree or higher, qualified in a relevant subject
- At least 2 years of experience in structural design works
- Fluent in standard structural design calculations and statics
- Able communicate, to read and understand technical document and drawing in English
- Being able to respect tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt to change
- Skill request: AutoCAD 3D, Structural / Civil, Etabs
- Key skills for structural engineers : Creativity. Commercial awareness. Teamworking and communication skills. Excellent mathematical and analytical skills. Good attention to detail. Project and budget management skills
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International
Environment
With offices in four different countries you will find people from different backgrounds, who value the opportunity to learn from each other.
Relevant
Projects
Chances are you already heard or even been in buildings that gbc engineer co-planned. Stuttgart 21, Four Frankfurt or JMO2 EU Commission building just to name a few.
Career
Opportunities
You may start your career at gbc engineers as intern in Berlin and at one point find yourself as project manager in Ho Chi Minh City.
Training
Opportunities
Language courses, management training and internal BIM workshops. gbc engineers belongs to the most modern structural planning offices in Germany and we work hard to keep it that way by offering various training opportunities to our staff.
Additional benefits for this position
About gbc engineers
gbc engineers is an owner-operated, multi-disciplinary German engineering firm present in Europe and Asia.
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International offices
200+
Reliable employees
1.000+
Projects worldwide
100.000+
Construction drawings
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"We have not just reached our goals, but we have exceeded them. This result is thanks to the hard work everyone has put in individually."
Adrian Grabara
Co-Founder and Managing Director
"Hiring the right people and developing them is our most important task. They make all the difference in the end."
Daniel Bacon
Co-Founder and Managing Director
"In case of doubt, project managers were always available to support, and questions never went unanswered."
Katharina P.
Structural engineering intern
"At gbc engineers, the optimized planning process has highest priority. Our precious time can therefore be utilized much more efficiently."
Benny Hillers
Branch manager Berlin
"All colleagues are super nice. I was welcomed very openly and the working atmosphere was always relaxed but still professional."
Johannes Winter
Project manager
"What I like the most about the company is our approach to project management and implementation procedures. We get our job done in the most efficient way."
Sang Bui
BIM Team Leader
Adrian Grabara
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Katharina P.
Structural engineering intern
Branch manager Berlin
Project manager
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