Dubai-Based Principal Offshore Structural Engineer

Mc Dermott

Dubai

On-site

AED 391,000 - 580,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Principal Structural Engineer for offshore design in Dubai. You will provide technical leadership across conceptual studies, FEED, and detailed engineering for offshore facilities, with a focus on weight data, CG management, and multidisciplinary interfaces.

The role requires extensive knowledge of offshore structural systems, coding, and design analyses, with responsibility for coordinating with clients, certifying authorities, fabrication yards, and other

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
  • 15–20 years of structural engineering experience in oil and gas/offshore.
  • Strong experience with offshore topsides and jackets.

Responsibilities

  • Perform concept to detailed structural engineering calculations per design basis, codes, and standards.
  • Provide technically sound structural solutions for offshore facilities.
  • Lead weight control and CG management activities for fabrication sequencing and installation.
  • Coordinate with multiple disciplines and clients to ensure timely input and compliance.
  • Mentor engineers and review subcontractor deliverables.
  • Support fabrication yards and on-site construction activities.

Skills

Offshore structural design
FEED experience
Weight control & CG management
Finite element analysis
Seismic/hydrodynamic loading
Construction & fabrication support
Team leadership
Code compliance (API,AISC,Eurocodes)

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Engineering

Tools

UNIFI
3D model weight data handling

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Principal Structural Engineer for offshore design in Dubai. You will provide technical leadership across conceptual studies, FEED, and detailed engineering for offshore facilities, with a focus on weight data, CG management, and multidisciplinary interfaces.

The role requires extensive knowledge of offshore structural systems, coding, and design analyses, with responsibility for coordinating with clients, certifying authorities, fabrication yards, and other

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