Lead Civil Structural Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Civil Structural Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates as part of our Civil Engineering team within Oil, Gas & New Energies business.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our office in Abu Dhabi Engineering Center team.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

The successful candidate will Lead a team of Onshore Civil & Structural Engineers and Designers for large-scale Oil and Gas Projects. The candidate should be flexible in assignments, and eager to learn. Willing to have the patience to face work pressure & changes.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Civil & Structural design from the Conceptual Stage through the Detailed Design Stage, providing sustainable and efficient solutions.
• Involve in the Design and Development of the following for Greenfield and/or Brownfield large Oil and Gas Projects
• Establish Design Basis, technical specifications/philosophies, work scope/tender documents/narratives
• Review design of Plant layouts, roads, drainage systems, etc.
• Checking Calculations, General Arrangement, Detail Drawings, 3D Models and MTO
• Guide/review design of different types of concrete and steel structures and develop engineering calculations for
  • Structures like Pipe racks/ Pipe bridges, Sleepers
  • Process structures/Equipment support structures
  • Equipment foundations such as Heat Exchangers, Vertical & Horizontal Vessels/drums, Columns/ Towers, very large Tanks, Spheres, etc.
  • Dynamic load structures of Compressor & Pumps
  • Equipment Shelters, Plant Buildings like Control Room, Substation buildings, Admin blocks, Site Camps
  • Blast resistance design of Buildings and Structures
• Review and interpretation of Topographical and Geotechnical reports
• Review and Design of UG services design, Architectural Design, Modularization Design, and Prefabricated buildings

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering as a minimum
• At least 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects Design from Conceptual stage to Detailed Design Stage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Lead Engineer position for a Major Greenfield/Brownfield Project FEED/Detailed Design.
• Experience in managing a team of 50+ engineers and Designers
• Experienced in coordination of the satellite office teams and managing the productivity and quality
• Hands-on experience in industry software, such as STAAD Pro Connect Edition, Mat 3D, Foundation 3D, PROKON, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navis Works), MS Office Suite, etc.
• Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, multi-tasking and flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment
• Able to communicate in English both in verbally and writing with other disciplines & multinational work forces in effective manner
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
• Knowledge of inter-discipline coordination.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.