Senior Engineer-Civil/Structural - Onshore-AD

KBR, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi Office is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for onshore projects. You will lead the preparation, checking, and technical development of design calculations for oil, gas, and industrial works, ensuring compliance with international standards and client specs.

The role demands strong leadership and multidisciplinary coordination. Ideal candidates will have 10–12 years of relevant experience, a Civil/Structural degree, and proficiency in STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, or a related discipline will be considered an advantage.
• Proficiency with relevant design software (STAAD Pro, SAP2000, SAFE,Mat3d, ETABS).
• Strong technical leadership and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil/structural calculations for steel, concrete structures and foundations.

Skills

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

Mat3d

Structural design

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

SAFE

ETABS

Mat3d

Job description

Title: Senior Engineer-Civil/Structural - Onshore-AD

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR ! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Description - Senior Civil/ Structural Engineer - Onshore

Title: Senior Civil/ Structural Engineer - Onshore Company: KBR - Inhouse Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - KBR Office

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil / Structural Engineer to join our engineering team in the UAE, with primary responsibility for the preparation, checking, review, and technical development of civil and structural engineering calculations for oil and gas and industrial projects. The successful candidate will have strong practical design experience across a broad range of reinforced concrete, structural steel, foundations, earthworks, industrial structures, buildings, equipment supports, and temporary works. The role requires the ability to independently develop technically robust design solutions, prepare detailed calculations, and provide engineering justification in accordance with project specifications and applicable international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate civil and structural calculations for a wide range of elements, including but not limited to: Steel structures (pipe racks, shelters, platforms, equipment supports, buildings)
• Concrete structures and foundations (equipment foundations, pile caps, rafts, pedestals, retaining walls)
• Dynamic and static analysis of structures and equipment supports
• Underground facilities, culverts, trenches, roads and paving
• Undertake calculations for both new-build and modification/revamp projects.
• Review existing structures and assess their suitability for new or modified loading conditions.
• Ensure all calculations comply with relevant international codes and standards (AISC, ACI, BS, Eurocodes, ASCE, API, etc.) and client specifications (ADNOC, ARAMCO or equivalent).
• Review calculations prepared by engineers and designers and provide technical guidance where required.
• Ensure calculations are coordinated with drawings, specifications, equipment data, piping requirements, and other discipline inputs.

Experience

Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Civil/Structural engineering within the oil & gas or petrochemical sector. Proven experience across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Construction support, brownfield modification phases.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, or a related discipline will be considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of onshore oil & gas Civil & Structural design: foundations (including raft/pile design), drainage systems, steel and RC structures, pipe racks, and equipment support structures. Proficiency with relevant design software (STAAD Pro, SAP2000, SAFE,Mat3d, ETABS). Strong technical leadership, engineering assurance, risk identification, quality control, communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

What We Offer

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.