SENIOR DESIGNER - CIVIL & STRUCTURE

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to join our Civil & Structural team on onshore oil & gas EPC projects. You will develop detailed civil and structural design deliverables for FEED and Detailed Engineering phases, ensuring compliance with project specs, international standards, and client requirements.

You will coordinate with Civil & Structural Engineers, interface with Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural disciplines, and produce GA drawings, 3D models in

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience as a Civil & Structural Designer within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Proven experience supporting FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of large-scale onshore oil & gas developments.
• Strong experience in designing and detailing: Structural steel structures, Reinforced concrete structures, Equipment foundations, Pipe racks, Buildings and substations, Roads and drainage systems, Underground utility networks.
• Previous experience on Middle East oil & gas projects is mandatory.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield developments is highly desirable.
• Software Skills – AutoCAD, Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D), MicroStation, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tekla Structures, SmartSketch.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering drawings, detailing practices, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete detailing and structural steel fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of international standards and codes including ACI, AISC, ASTM, ASCE, BS, and Eurocodes.
• Understanding of oil & gas facility layouts, underground services, and infrastructure design requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations and convert them into practical design deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail and drafting accuracy.
• Excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to work within EPC project schedules and deliverables.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and design optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil and structural design drawings and 3D models for onshore oil & gas facilities.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings, concrete and steel detailing drawings, foundation layouts, underground utility layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage systems, and plot plans.
• Create and maintain 3D models using Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D) and generate associated 2D deliverables.
• Produce reinforcement detailing for concrete structures including equipment foundations, pipe racks, substations, control buildings, and process structures.
• Prepare structural steel detailing drawings for platforms, pipe racks, access structures, equipment support structures, and miscellaneous steel.
• Coordinate with Civil & Structural Engineers to incorporate design calculations and engineering requirements into design deliverables.
• Interface with Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, and Architectural disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary design integration.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate vendor data into project design documents where applicable.
• Ensure all drawings and models comply with project specifications, company procedures, client standards, and applicable international codes.
• Participate in model reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Generate material take-offs (MTOs) from drawings and 3D models.
• Address design comments and support engineering teams during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain quality and consistency of design deliverables throughout project execution.

Skills

AutoCAD

Smart 3D

Navisworks

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Tekla Structures

SmartSketch

Structural detailing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Smart 3D

MicroStation

Navisworks

Civil 3D

Tekla Structures

SmartSketch

Job description

About the job SENIOR DESIGNER - CIVIL & STRUCTURE

We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Designer to join our engineering team supporting large-scale onshore oil & gas EPC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality civil and structural design deliverables during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil and structural design drawings and 3D models for onshore oil & gas facilities.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings, concrete and steel detailing drawings, foundation layouts, underground utility layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage systems, and plot plans.
• Create and maintain 3D models using Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D) and generate associated 2D deliverables.
• Produce reinforcement detailing for concrete structures including equipment foundations, pipe racks, substations, control buildings, and process structures.
• Prepare structural steel detailing drawings for platforms, pipe racks, access structures, equipment support structures, and miscellaneous steel.
• Coordinate with Civil & Structural Engineers to incorporate design calculations and engineering requirements into design deliverables.
• Interface with Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, and Architectural disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary design integration.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate vendor data into project design documents where applicable.
• Ensure all drawings and models comply with project specifications, company procedures, client standards, and applicable international codes.
• Participate in model reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Generate material take-offs (MTOs) from drawings and 3D models.
• Address design comments and support engineering teams during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain quality and consistency of design deliverables throughout project execution.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience as a Civil & Structural Designer within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Proven experience supporting FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of large-scale onshore oil & gas developments.
• Strong experience in designing and detailing: Structural steel structures, Reinforced concrete structures, Equipment foundations, Pipe racks, Buildings and substations, Roads and drainage systems, Underground utility networks.
• Previous experience on Middle East oil & gas projects is mandatory.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield developments is highly desirable.
• Software Skills – AutoCAD, Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D), MicroStation, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tekla Structures, SmartSketch.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering drawings, detailing practices, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete detailing and structural steel fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of international standards and codes including ACI, AISC, ASTM, ASCE, BS, and Eurocodes.
• Understanding of oil & gas facility layouts, underground services, and infrastructure design requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations and convert them into practical design deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail and drafting accuracy.
• Excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to work within EPC project schedules and deliverables.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and design optimization.