About the company
Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.
We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors.
Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our team works across the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means working on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means joining a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay.
We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take responsibility for their part of the work. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to grow with Utopia.
About the role
We are looking for dynamic and experienced Structural Design Engineers to support ongoing design development of several luxury projects worldwide focusing on boutique hospitality assets.
This role requires a creative and technical professional who can deliver efficient and innovative structural engineering solutions while maintaining the aesthetic and functional standards expected in luxury developments.
In this role, you will be responsible for structural design development of luxury villas and boutique hotels. You should be able to work independently throughout the day, coordinate with the team when needed, and deliver intermediate results weekly. You will report to a Structural Design Manager, but collaborate with the entire design team, including but not limited to architects, interior designers, MEP engineers, the FF&E procurement team, and client representatives.
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent communication and presentation skills, be punctual, detail-oriented, self-organized, and motivated to deliver quality results.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering
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Between 5 to 8 years of structural engineering design experience working for a design consultancy or general contractor
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Experience in high-end hospitality projects, like 5-star hotels and private villas
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Proven experience in seismic design and earthquake-resistant structures
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Strong background in structural detailing and construction drawings development
Responsibilities
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Design structural systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with local building codes, seismic regulations, and international structural standards
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Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and MEP engineers to integrate structural elements seamlessly into the overall project design
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Proactively participate in spatial coordination with architectural and MEP models, research efficient structural methodologies and systems to secure the initial design intent and high-end aesthetic experience
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Timely resolve structural technical issues and challenges during the design phase
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Lead the development of detailed structural drawings, technical documentation, and construction specifications using CAD and BIM tools, with the support of BIM modelers
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Perform structural analysis, load calculations, and seismic design to optimize structural performance and safety
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Oversee structural material selection and detailing, ensuring it aligns with project requirements, sustainability goals, and seismic performance criteria
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Provide input during value engineering discussions to achieve the best balance between cost, structural performance, and architectural intent
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Supervise the structural design development, review and approve deliverables of third party structural consultants, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors
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Stay updated on the latest structural technologies, seismic design trends, and regulations related to high-end hospitality construction
CV Requirements
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Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering
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5 to 8 years of experience in structural design consultancy or general contractor
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Experience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects - private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
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Proven experience in seismic design and earthquake-resistant structures
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Strong background in structural detailing and construction drawings development
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
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Proficiency in Excel
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Professional level of English, both written and verbal
Good to have:
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Spanish
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Advanced knowledge of VBA and C#
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Experience in projects in the Caribbean region
By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be collected, processed, and retained by the company solely for the purposes of managing and assessing my candidacy.
Notice: This is a remote position based in Brazil.
