Lead Structural Engineer - Offshore

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer - Offshore to lead all structural activities across FEED, EPC and detailed engineering phases for offshore projects in the GCC region. You will provide technical leadership for the design and analysis of offshore and onshore structures, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.

You will mentor a team of specialists and engineers, coordinate across disciplines, and drive constructability reviews, value engineering and efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 15+ years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
• Minimum 5 years in GCC region preferred and experience in FEED/EPC offshore projects.
• Experience leading a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all structural engineering activities for FEED, EPC, and detailed engineering phases.
• Provide technical leadership for design and analysis of offshore structural systems.
• Oversee preparation, review and approval of structural deliverables: calculations, reports, drawings, and material requisitions.
• Perform and review structural analyses using industry-standard software for offshore facilities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration with process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines.
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering and design optimization.
• Review vendor documents and contractor submissions with timely technical comments.
• Ensure compliance with schedules, quality requirements and HSE standards.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID workshops and client meetings.
• Lead and mentor a team of specialists and engineers, ensuring technical excellence.
• Interface with clients, contractors and stakeholders to resolve engineering issues.

Skills

Leadership

Structural analysis

FEED/EPC experience

GCC experience

Multidisciplinary coordination

HSE standards knowledge

Client/stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Structural engineering software

Job description

Company: Worley

Job Description - Lead Structural Engineer - Offshore (ABU029E)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all structural engineering activities for the project during FEED, EPC, and detailed engineering phases.
• Provide technical leadership for the design and analysis of onshore and offshore structural systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, and international codes.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of structural deliverables, including design calculations, structural analysis reports, drawings, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Perform and review structural analyses using industry-standard software for steel and concrete structures, equipment foundations, pipe racks, buildings, and offshore facilities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of structural design with process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and design optimization to achieve cost‑effective and efficient solutions.
• Review vendor documents and contractor submissions and provide timely technical comments and recommendations.
• Ensure all structural engineering activities are executed in accordance with project schedules, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, constructability workshops, and client meetings as required.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers, ensuring technical excellence and effective resource utilization.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve engineering issues and support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
• Proven experience in FEED and EPC projects, preferably involving major offshore developments.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.
• Experience with ADNOC projects and offshore facilities is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes and standards such as AISC, API, ASCE, BS, Eurocodes, and ADNOC engineering standards.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.