Lead Civil Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer for an Offshore Island Project based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) with potential relocation. The role focuses on managing civil and structural engineering for ADNOC offshore projects, ensuring adherence to codes, safety, and schedule.

The candidate will lead multi-disciplinary design efforts, coordinate with clients and vendors, and mentor engineers while supporting project phases from FEED to EPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's Degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification is advantageous.
• Experience 15–20 years in Oil & Gas, EPC, or Offshore projects.
• At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory engineering role.
• Extensive experience on ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy or similar.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering and EPC project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design activities for offshore facilities.
• Manage engineering deliverables including civil design basis, structural calculations, and foundation design.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Review and approve engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.
• Interface with clients, consultants, EPC contractors and vendors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning and site activities.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP and design reviews.
• Monitor progress and ensure deliverables stay on schedule and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HSE

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

STAAD Pro

SACS

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

Title: Lead Civil Engineer – Offshore Island Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

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Job Title: Lead Civil Engineer – Offshore Island Project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Civil Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose The Lead Civil Engineer will be responsible for managing and coordinating all civil and structural engineering activities for ADNOC offshore projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, international codes, safety requirements, quality targets, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering design activities for offshore oil & gas facilities.
• Manage engineering deliverables including:
• Civil design basis
• Structural calculations
• Foundation design
• Concrete and steel structures
• Underground utilities and drainage systems
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Review and approve engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC, ADNOC Offshore, and international standards such as API, AISC, BS, Eurocodes, and ASTM.
• Interface with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, and vendors on technical matters.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to civil and structural engineers.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and site engineering activities.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and design reviews.
• Monitor engineering progress and ensure deliverables are completed within schedule and budget.
• Address technical queries and resolve engineering issues during project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's Degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification is advantageous.
• Experience Minimum 15–20 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or Offshore projects.
• At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory engineering role.
• Extensive experience working on ADNOC, ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East offshore projects.
• Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, and EPC project execution.

Technical Skills

• Offshore structures and infrastructure design.
• Foundation engineering and geotechnical coordination.
• Structural analysis and design software (STAAD Pro, SACS, ETABS, SAP2000).
• Knowledge of ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications.
• Risk assessment and engineering management.
• Project planning and multidisciplinary coordination.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong commitment to HSE and quality standards.

Preferred

• Preferred: Candidates with recent ADNOC Offshore project experience and previous involvement in offshore platforms, artificial islands, substations, or brownfield modification projects.

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