Principal Structural Engineer

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression

Exposure to complex global developments

Involvement in sustainable energy projects

Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for a full-time role in Dubai, UAE. This senior position within the Oil and Energy industry requires expertise in structural engineering design and project execution, particularly in FEED and EPC projects. The qualified candidate will manage engineering activities, ensuring compliance and successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in complex industrial and offshore projects, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas projects with major EPC contractors or consultants.
• Strong expertise in structural engineering design, FEED, and EPC project execution.
• Deep knowledge of structural systems including steel, concrete, geotechnical, blast, fatigue, seismic, and hydrodynamic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed structural engineering analyses and design.
• Lead medium to large engineering teams and manage discipline scope.
• Prepare and review detailed design calculations and engineering reports.

Skills

Structural engineering leadership

FEED and detailed engineering

Topsides and jacket structural design

FPSO and offshore platform analysis

FEM and fatigue calculations

Weight control and center of gravity reports

Geotechnical and concrete design

Technical bid evaluation

Vendor and subcontractor coordination

Design verification and audits

Cross‑functional engineering leadership

Construction and fabrication support

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer Job Snapshot

Role: Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Civil and Structural Engineering

Experience: 15 Years

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Principal Structural Engineer hiring opportunity in Dubai, UAE within the Oil and Energy industry for senior professionals specializing in FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC project execution across offshore and onshore infrastructure. This role leads structural engineering design, technical decision‑making, and discipline management while ensuring compliance, constructability, and successful project delivery for complex industrial and energy facilities.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Civil and Structural Engineering
• Salary: 26000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Role Context

The Principal Structural Engineer is responsible for managing advanced structural engineering activities from conceptual design through FEED and detailed engineering phases. This role ensures discipline execution, engineering integrity, design quality, and multidisciplinary coordination across major EPC projects involving offshore platforms, topsides, jackets, FPSOs, and industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed structural engineering analyses and design according to project specifications, standards, and design basis.
• Prepare and review detailed design calculations, engineering reports, procedures, and structural analysis documentation.
• Lead medium to large engineering teams and manage discipline scope, deliverables, schedules, and manpower planning.
• Coordinate with project teams, customers, certifying authorities, auditors, and third‑party agencies during design execution.
• Prepare structural MTOs, specifications, subcontract documentation, and technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor data, subcontractor submissions, and design verification reports for compliance with project requirements.
• Perform engineering checks of drafting and structural calculations prepared by other engineers.
• Support design verification through single‑discipline and inter‑discipline checks.
• Prepare advanced structural analyses for topsides, jackets, FPSOs, underground piping, architectural designs, and complex industrial structures.
• Develop weight control reports, center of gravity reports, fatigue analysis, dynamic calculations, and FEM studies.
• Ensure designs meet operational requirements, constructability, maintainability, and client expectations.
• Provide engineering support to construction sites, fabrication yards, and project execution teams.
• Supervise engineers and designers while mentoring junior team members and supporting MOPEX offices.
• Manage design subcontracts, scope changes, project engineering guides, and discipline continuous improvement activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas projects with major EPC contractors or consultants.
• Strong expertise in structural engineering design, FEED, and EPC project execution.
• Deep knowledge of structural systems including steel, concrete, geotechnical, blast, fatigue, seismic, and hydrodynamic analysis.
• Strong familiarity with international design codes such as EC, ACI, AISC, API, and GOST.
• Proven experience in offshore structures including jackets, topsides, FPSOs, and complex industrial facilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and project execution understanding.
• Excellent leadership, technical presentation, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Skills Set

• Structural engineering leadership.
• FEED and detailed engineering.
• Topsides and jacket structural design.
• FPSO and offshore platform analysis.
• FEM and fatigue calculations.
• Weight control and center of gravity reports.
• Geotechnical and concrete design.
• Technical bid evaluation.
• Vendor and subcontractor coordination.
• Design verification and audits.
• Cross‑functional engineering leadership.
• Construction and fabrication support.

Why Join Us

• Lead major structural engineering packages for world‑class offshore and onshore energy infrastructure projects.
• Work with one of the world's most respected engineering and EPC organizations.
• Strong career progression in senior engineering leadership and project management.
• Exposure to complex global developments and multidisciplinary technical excellence.
• Be part of projects supporting sustainable energy growth and global industrial advancement.