CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Civil Design Engineer in the United Arab Emirates to develop and review civil and structural designs with emphasis on foundation engineering using MAT3D and Foundation 3D for onshore oil & gas facilities.

You will ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior designers, and support FEED, detailed design, procurement and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 8–15 years of civil/structural design experience in oil & gas onshore environments.
• Proven ADNOC project experience and knowledge of civil standards/workflows.
• MAT3D and Foundation 3D proficiency essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced foundation analysis and design for equipment, foundations and pile/group systems.
• Develop and review deliverables including structural models and foundation reports.
• Prepare design documents, drawings, datasheets and technical reports.
• Coordinate with disciplines and participate in IDC/3D model reviews and HAZID/HAZOP sessions.
• Support FEED, detailed design, procurement and construction phases.

Skills

Foundation analysis

MAT3D

Foundation 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Navisworks

SP3D

Discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Navisworks

SP3D

Job description

As a Civil Design Engineer you will be responsible for developing analyzing reviewing and coordinating civil and structural designs with a strong emphasis on foundation engineering using tools like MAT3D and Foundation 3D. All designs must comply with ADNOC standards applicable international codes and specific project requirements for onshore oil & gas facilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform advanced foundation analysis and design for:
• Equipment foundations pipe racks substations storage tanks vertical vessels compressors and pump foundations.
• Complex mat foundations pile foundations and combined footings using MAT3D and Foundation 3D.
• Develop and review deliverables for:
• Underground utilities (stormwater OWS FOC sewer etc.)
• Roads pavements grading fencing and general site infrastructure.
• Prepare and review:
• Structural analysis models and detailed foundation calculation reports.
• Design documents including MTOs material specifications datasheets and technical reports.
• Civil and structural layout drawings including trench layouts grading plans foundation plans and cross-sections.
• Ensure alignment with ADNOC Onshore specifications ACI BS ASTM API and other international standards.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary coordination (IDC) 3D model reviews HAZID HAZOP constructability reviews and technical workshops.
• Provide support during FEED detailed design (DD) procurement and construction phases.
• Vendor document reviews RFIs and technical bid evaluations for civil packages.
• Ensure design safety structural integrity and functionality across all civil/structural components.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (mandatory)
• 8-15 years of experience in civil and structural design within the oil & gas sector preferably in onshore environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with ADNOC projects with a solid understanding of their civil standards and workflows.
• Proficiency in MAT3D and Foundation 3D is essential.
• Additional software proficiency: AutoCAD Civil 3D Navisworks and familiarity with SP3D or similar modeling tools.
• Good understanding of UAE local regulations desert site conditions and geotechnical considerations.
• Strong coordination experience with other disciplines: piping mechanical electrical instrumentation and process.
• Capable of mentoring and leading small teams of designers/drafters.
• Strong documentation reporting and communication skills.
• Experience with sustainability environmental permitting and constructability in desert/oilfield environments is a plus.
• ADNOC Onshore ADNOC Gas ADNOC Offshore or other Middle East oil & gas operators (Preferred).
• Working knowledge of soil-structure interaction vibration analysis for rotating equipment and pile group analysis(Preferred).
• Experience with steel and concrete design for brownfield and greenfield projects(Preferred).

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