Principal Architectural Engineer

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Principal Architectural Engineer to tackle complex architectural issues in offshore oil and gas projects. The role demands significant experience and expertise in architectural engineering, project coordination, and problem-solving skills. As a key player, you will lead engineering teams, engage in detailed design processes, and mentor junior staff, all while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in offshore topside LQ / Buildings architectural engineering.
• Preferably registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design processes and manage project deliverables.
• Prepare detailed design calculations and analyses, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Train and mentor junior engineers in architectural design.

Skills

Project coordination

Design techniques

Problem-solving

HSE and TQM awareness

Commercial insight

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

The Principal Architectural Engineer interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Architectural-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of Architectural. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Architectural and broad knowledge of the Architectural discipline within the Engineering function.

Minimum 15 years experience in offshore topside LQ / Buildings architectural engineering.

Qualifications

Essential Qualification and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• 15-20 years in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant, predominantly performing detail design
• Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
• Seasoned structural knowledge
• Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
• Able to solve problems without assistance
• Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
• HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
  • The reassignment to other departments/construction sites/fabrication yards
  • The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
  • The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
  • The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
• Reassignment to other McDermott offices
• Good understanding of the other engineering departments
• Good understanding of construction/fabrication yard and client requirements
• Specialized in several fields (Russian requirements, topside buildings, living quarters, blast-resistant buildings)
• Specialized in some design and building codes (EC, ACI/AISC/API, GOST)
• Commercial insight

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Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and - procedures
• Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• Communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
• When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
  • Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
  • Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within the planned schedule and budget, by standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
  • Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Discipline Manager
  • Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified
  • Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
  • Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
• Train/mentor other employees in the department
• Assist and monitor MOPEX offices on projects
• Perform independent architectural designs of all types of buildings
• Prepare details and layouts of buildings
• Prepare architectural reports or calculations or perform specialist tasks (i.e., complex buildings, packaged units, topsides, weight control input)
• Help to maintain Unifi
• Prepare bids from sketching data, using experience
• Supervise other architects and designers
• Prepare project design and engineering guides
• Coordinate and check the work of architects and designers
• Initiate interface with other disciplines to obtain input for discipline designs
• Conduct peer reviews on request
• Provide technical assistance where required
• Define scopes of work for engineering/construction fabrication yard
• Provide engineering support as required
• Perform checks on drafting
• Perform design verification through single discipline checks and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)
• Prepare MTOs of buildings
• Prepare specifications
• Prepare subcontract documents
• Review vendor data
• Prepare technical bid evaluations
• Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, and maintainability
• Assist in furthering the department

Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Groups, Safety Dept, Project Management Team, Document Control,
Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Groups, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and
Customers
Supervises: Senior Engineers and Engineers