Lead Structural Engineer (Offshore)

Airswift; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead Structural Engineer specializing in offshore projects within the oil and gas sector. This pivotal role involves developing design concepts, conducting critical structural analysis, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. With a focus on innovative solutions and teamwork, you will collaborate with various engineering disciplines to deliver high-quality results. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise can significantly impact major projects and contribute to the success of the energy sector. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and a desire to lead, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in offshore structures for oil and gas.
• 5+ years as a Lead Engineer with extensive FEED experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts from initial to detailed design stages.
• Coordinate structural engineering with other disciplines and prepare specifications.
• Conduct on-site inspections and support estimating teams.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Load Determination

Stress Analysis

Structural Steel Design

Computational Software Design Tools

Technical Specifications Preparation

On-site Inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Job description

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Airswift is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer (Offshore) to work in Abu Dhabi with a major Oil & Gas Company.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop design concepts through to detailed design stage.
2. Design tasks mainly involve load determination, stress analysis, structural steel design using computational software design tools and hand calculations as appropriate.
3. Coordinate structural engineering with other engineering disciplines.
4. Prepare work scope documents and technical specifications.
5. Evaluate supplier bids for compliance to internal & client specifications and scopes of work. Provide technical evaluation of supplier bids and present to project management.
6. Support the estimating and proposals teams by preparing preliminary designs, technical write-ups and specifications for cost estimating purposes.
7. Conduct on-site inspections and troubleshooting investigations as required. Work in a team environment with other disciplines.
8. Operate within the company's Quality system and Safety Policy in all phases of assignments.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 15 years’ experience mainly being on oil and gas Offshore structures on major projects covering critical structural analysis and design and not in onshore building structures, fabrication etc.

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Lead Engineer

Extensive FEED Brownfield and Greenfield experience and the extent of involvement in Assess / Select.