Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai seeks a Senior Civil Structural Engineer with extensive experience in structural engineering for oil & gas infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years on ADNOC projects. Key responsibilities include leading structural analysis and design, developing design deliverables, and ensuring compliance with international codes. Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, MAT3D, and FOUNDATION software is essential. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience, 5 years in oil & gas sector.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform structural analysis and design for concrete and steel structures.
• Develop and review design deliverables such as calculations and design reports.
• Perform structural modeling and analysis using STAAD.Pro, MAT3D, and FOUNDATION software.
• Coordinate closely with civil, piping, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design of concrete and steel structures

STAAD.Pro

MAT3D

FOUNDATION software

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

3D model navigation tools

Job description

About the job SENIOR CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team for an ADNOC Onshore project during the FEED and Detailed Design phases. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in structural engineering for oil & gas infrastructure, including substation buildings, pipe racks, equipment foundations, and other industrial facilities. Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, MAT3D, and FOUNDATION software is essential.

JOB RESONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and perform structural analysis and design for concrete and steel structures in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes (ACI, AISC, BS, Eurocodes), and project specifications.
• Develop and review design deliverables such as calculations, design reports, material take-offs (MTOs), GA & detail drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform structural modeling and analysis using STAAD.Pro, MAT3D, and FOUNDATION software, ensuring optimization of design and cost-efficiency.
• Provide input to geotechnical and civil interfaces including foundation loads, grading, and earthwork requirements.
• Coordinate closely with civil, piping, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure design integrity and interface consistency.
• Participate in model reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and constructability assessments.
• Prepare and respond to technical queries (TQ), vendor documents, and client comments.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering documents in line with project schedules and milestones.
• Support site teams during construction and respond to RFIs, site queries, and as-built documentation reviews.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Masters preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, with minimum 5 years in oil & gas sector.
• Strong experience working on ADNOC or other GCC-based oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience in FEED and Detailed Design phases for onshore industrial projects.
• Proficient in STAAD.Pro, MAT3D, and Bentley FOUNDATION software.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D model navigation tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards and work processes is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• HSE certification (IOSH, NEBOSH) is a plus.