OFFSHORE CIVIL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Offshore Civil Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in offshore oil and gas civil/structural engineering, particularly in detailed design of offshore facilities. Responsibilities include performing engineering designs, ensuring compliance with international codes, and coordinating with various teams to optimize designs. Competitive compensation along with a dynamic work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in offshore civil/structural engineering.
• Experience in detailed design of offshore facilities and pile foundation design.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review engineering designs for offshore civil and structural components.
• Develop and check detailed engineering deliverables like construction drawings and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and ADNOC specifications.

Skills

Offshore Oil and Gas Engineering

Detailed Design Review

Project Coordination

Structural Analysis Software

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

SESAM

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Offshore Civil Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi contributing to the design and engineering phases of a large-scale offshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in the design of offshore and marine civil structures with a strong foundation in detailed engineering constructability reviews and offshore standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review engineering designs for offshore civil and structural components including jackets, topsides, pile foundations, subsea structures and marine terminals.
• Develop and check detailed engineering deliverables such as design calculations, construction drawings, material take-offs (MTOs), loadout/lift/transport analyses and installation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international codes (e.g. API RP 2A, ISO 19901, DNV), ADNOC specifications and local authority requirements.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, structural and marine engineering teams to optimize foundation and substructure designs.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability workshops and HAZID/HAZOP sessions.
• Interface with offshore installation teams to provide technical support and resolve construction or installation issues.
• Review and assess contractor and vendor documentation for civil and structural scope.
• Ensure civil design integrates effectively with mechanical, electrical and process systems in offshore environments.
• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work and contribute to bid evaluations and contract documentation.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in offshore oil and gas civil/structural engineering, with at least 5 years in detailed design of offshore facilities.
• Proven experience in pile foundation design, grillage design, deck structures and marine loading/offloading facilities.
• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g. SACS, SESAM or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of hydrodynamic and environmental loads on offshore structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification.
• Prior experience with Middle East offshore projects, particularly ADNOC projects.
• Knowledge of brownfield offshore modifications, structural integrity assessments and life extension studies.

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