CIVIL & STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Designer to join their engineering team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality civil and structural designs for large-scale oil & gas projects.

This role requires a strong background in civil engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, particularly within the Middle East. Candidates must be proficient with tools like AutoCAD and Smart 3D.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience as a Civil & Structural Designer within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Proven experience supporting FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of large-scale onshore oil & gas developments.
• Previous experience on Middle East oil & gas projects is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil and structural design drawings and 3D models for onshore oil & gas facilities.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings and foundation layouts.
• Generate material take-offs (MTOs) from drawings and 3D models.

Skills

Structural steel structures

Reinforced concrete structures

AutoCAD

Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D)

Civil 3D

Excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Navisworks

Tekla Structures

SmartSketch

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Designer to join our engineering team supporting large-scale onshore oil & gas EPC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality civil and structural design deliverables during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases ensuring compliance with project specifications international standards and client requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop detailed civil and structural design drawings and 3D models for onshore oil & gas facilities.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings concrete and steel detailing drawings foundation layouts underground utility layouts grading plans road layouts drainage systems and plot plans.
• Create and maintain 3D models using Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D) and generate associated 2D deliverables.
• Produce reinforcement detailing for concrete structures including equipment foundations pipe racks substations control buildings and process structures.
• Prepare structural steel detailing drawings for platforms pipe racks access structures equipment support structures and miscellaneous steel.
• Coordinate with Civil & Structural Engineers to incorporate design calculations and engineering requirements into design deliverables.
• Interface with Piping Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation Process and Architectural disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary design integration.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate vendor data into project design documents where applicable.
• Ensure all drawings and models comply with project specifications company procedures client standards and applicable international codes.
• Participate in model reviews design reviews constructability reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Generate material take-offs (MTOs) from drawings and 3D models.
• Address design comments and support engineering teams during procurement construction and commissioning phases.
• Maintain quality and consistency of design deliverables throughout project execution.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 812 years of experience as a Civil & Structural Designer within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Proven experience supporting FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of large-scale onshore oil & gas developments.
• Strong experience in designing and detailing: Structural steel structures Reinforced concrete structures Equipment foundations Pipe racks Buildings and substations Roads and drainage systems Underground utility networks
• Previous experience on Middle East oil & gas projects is mandatory.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield developments is highly desirable.
• Software Skills- AutoCAD Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D) MicroStation Navisworks Civil 3D Tekla Structures SmartSketch
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering drawings detailing practices and industry standards.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete detailing and structural steel fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of international standards and codes including ACI AISC ASTM ASCE BS and Eurocodes.
• Understanding of oil & gas facility layouts underground services and infrastructure design requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations and convert them into practical design deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail and drafting accuracy.
• Excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to work within EPC project schedules and deliverables.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and design optimization.