Offshore Structural Designer — S3D 3D Modeling Expert

Duncan & Ross Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking experienced Offshore Structural Designers with hands-on offshore oil & gas EPC project experience. You will support structural design, 3D modelling, and detailing activities using S3D (Smart 3D) and related tools for offshore platforms, topsides, and jackets.

The role requires strong proficiency in S3D, TEKLA, E3D, PDMS, or equivalent, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma with drafting focus.
• Extensive hands-on offshore structural design & drafting experience.
• Proven EPC offshore project experience (topsides, jackets).
• Strong S3D (Smart 3D) proficiency; knowledge of TEKLA, E3D, PDMS, or SACS.
• Ability to interpret drawings and coordinate with multiple disciplines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural GA, detailed, and fabrication drawings for offshore projects.
• Develop 3D structural models using S3D, TEKLA, E3D, PDMS or equivalent.
• Model and detail offshore platforms including topsides, jackets, decks.
• Update drawings with markups and design changes.
• Coordinate with structural engineers and other disciplines to ensure model accuracy.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, clash detection, and interdisciplinary design coordination.
• Prepare MTOs, BOMs, and other deliverables.
• Ensure drawings comply with specifications and standards.
• Support engineering deliverables for FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC.
• Maintain accuracy and timely delivery of outputs.

Skills

Offshore structural design

3D modelling

Drafting coordination

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or diploma (Drafting focus)

Tools

S3D (Smart 3D)

TEKLA

E3D

PDMS

SACS

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking experienced Offshore Structural Designers with hands-on offshore oil & gas EPC project experience. You will support structural design, 3D modelling, and detailing activities using S3D (Smart 3D) and related tools for offshore platforms, topsides, and jackets.

The role requires strong proficiency in S3D, TEKLA, E3D, PDMS, or equivalent, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of deliverables.