PRINCIPAL OFFSHORE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Altron; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership in offshore structural design, manage engineering teams, and oversee project execution. The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural integrity assessments and a proven track record in delivering quality results in complex projects. This role promotes a culture of excellence and safety across all engineering phases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offshore structural design and analysis.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing engineering teams.
• Expertise in structural integrity assessments and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for offshore structural design and project execution.
• Lead engineering teams, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Oversee installation engineering activities, including float-over methodologies.

Job description

• Provide technical leadership for offshore structural design, analysis, and project execution.
• Lead and supervise engineering teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery of deliverables.
• Develop, review, and approve structural calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform advanced analyses for jackets, piled foundations, topside modules, integrated decks, bridges, flare structures, pipeline risers, and brownfield modifications.
• Oversee installation engineering activities, including float-over and float-off methodologies.
• DNOC, TOTAL, etc.
• Manage weight control engineering, including preparation of estimates, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide expertise in both pre-service and in-service structural integrity assessments.
• Interface with project management teams, clients, certification authorities, subcontractors, and global work-share offices.
• Drive constructability reviews and ensure safe and cost-effective designs.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence within the team.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, and compliance throughout all project phases.