PMC Senior Structural Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Wood is seeking a PMC Senior Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight of all structural activities across the project lifecycle. You will guide EPC contractors and project teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient designs, construction and commissioning for high‑profile energy projects.

You will review calculations, validate structural integrity, and ensure alignment with codes, standards and client requirements while coordinating with Civil, Mechanical, Piping,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering for Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical or major industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years in PMC, EPC, or large-scale construction in a senior structural role.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes and standards (ACI, AISC, BS, Eurocodes, ASCE, API, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee all structural engineering activities by EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, client standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve structural design calculations, reports, drawings, and specs.
• Verify design and integrity of steel, concrete structures, foundations, and pipe racks.
• Review analyses for seismic, wind, blast, transportation, thermal and operational loads.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams for design integration.
• Approve technical bid evaluations, vendor documents, and material specs.
• Monitor fabrication, construction and installation for quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Structural engineering

PMC/EPC experience

International codes & standards

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Structural Engineer having a proven track record in in overseeing and managing all structural engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that structural designs, construction, and installation activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. The role serves as the PMC's technical authority for structural engineering matters and provides guidance to EPC contractors and project teams for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

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 organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration 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

The key objective for this role is:

To provide technical leadership and oversight for all structural engineering activities, ensuring that structures are designed, reviewed, constructed, and commissioned safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and client requirements. The role aims to ensure structural integrity, reliability, constructability, and long-term performance while supporting project objectives for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee all structural engineering activities performed by EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, international codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve structural design calculations, engineering reports, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Verify the design and integrity of structural steel systems, reinforced concrete structures, foundations, buildings, pipe racks, equipment supports, and industrial facilities.
• Review structural analyses for seismic, wind, blast, transportation, thermal, and operational loading conditions.
• Participate in HAZOP, constructability reviews, 3D model reviews, value engineering studies, and technical workshops.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Piping, Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, and HSE disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary design integration.
• Evaluate and approve technical bid evaluations, vendor documents, and material specifications related to structural works.
• Monitor structural fabrication, construction, and installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and quality requirements.
• Provide technical support and resolve structural engineering issues arising during construction and commissioning phases.
• Review and approve field changes, design deviations, technical queries (TQs), and engineering change requests.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) requirements for structural works.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), welding procedures, material certifications, and structural inspection reports.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure structural activities are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications:

Skills And 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred and considered an advantage.
• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering within Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refinery, Offshore, Power, or major Industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PMC, EPC, or large-scale construction projects in a senior structural engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes and standards such as ACI, AISC, BS, Eurocodes, ASCE, API, UBC, and ISO standards.