Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

UAE Branches; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced Lead Civil and Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership for projects in the oil & gas sector. Candidates should have 15 years of experience in FEED and detailed engineering with a strong background in civil/structural design. The role involves compliance with industry standards, mentoring junior engineers, and overseeing project deliverables. Professional qualifications are a plus, and the position is located in Abu Dhabi with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 15 years in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for civil and structural engineering.
• Develop and review design codes, standards, and specifications.
• Perform and supervise structural analyses and load calculations.

Skills

Civil and structural design analysis

Proficiency with structural analysis tools

Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities

Familiarity with FEED deliverables

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Overview

Title: Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

Company: KBR Corporate Inhouse Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for civil and structural engineering within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Define design bases codes standards and deliverables for civil and structural works to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the integrity of buildings foundations supports offshore platforms and related structures throughout front-end and detailed design stages.
• Mentor engineers manage interfaces with other disciplines and ensure adherence to project schedules and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design analysis and detailing for FEED and Detail Engineering.
• Develop and review design bases codes standards drawings specifications and datasheets for civil/structural works (foundations steel structures concrete steelwork supports access solutions and platforms).
• Perform and supervise structural analyses (RCC/steel finite element analysis as applicable) load calculations seismic/wind assessments and foundation design.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g. ACI AISC BS Eurocodes where applicable API RP ISO NFPA) and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with process mechanical piping electrical instrumentation and reliability disciplines; manage vendors subcontractors and third-party design reviews.
• Lead risk assessments related to civil/structural integrity (HAZOP/HAZID RAM LOPA) and participate in safety reviews.
• Review and approve technical deliverables ( drawings bill of materials design change requests MOC/Change Notes technical queries).
• Mentor and develop junior civil/structural engineers; support staffing training and performance evaluations.
• Develop and manage execution plans man-hour estimates and budgets for civil/structural scope.
• Ensure QA/QC practices drawing standards material specifications and requisition packages.
• Support field construction commissioning and start-up activities; assist with as-built documentation and punch lists.
• Stay current with advances in civil/structural engineering and recommend value-added solutions.

Experience

• Experience: 15 years in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record delivering civil/structural design and construction-ready packages on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering with a civil/structural focus.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification related to structural integrity welding or geotechnical aspects is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in civil and structural design analysis and detailing for oil & gas facilities.
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (e.g. SAP2000 ETABS) and 3D modeling software.
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables MOC/Change control and document controls.
• Knowledge of codes and standards (ACI AISC Eurocode API RP ISO NFPA) relevant to civil/structural work.
• Experience with foundations (concrete steel piling) steel structures reinforced concrete seismic design and vibration considerations.
• Ability to perform structural calculations load combinations and safety reviews.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.