Senior Engineer-Civil/Structural - Onshore-AD

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional devpt

Safety & sustainability focus

Job summary

KBR - Inhouse Engineering in Abu Dhabi invites a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our onshore team. You will lead the preparation and checking of civil and structural calculations for oil & gas and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with international codes and client specs.

The role requires 10–12 years of Civil/Structural experience with a strong background in concrete, steel, foundations, and temporary works, and proficiency in STAAD Pro, SAP2000, SAFE, Mat3d and ETABS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is advantageous.
• Minimum 10–12 years of Civil/Structural experience in oil & gas or petrochemical sectors.
• Experience across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Construction support, brownfield modification phases.
• Proficiency with design software: STAAD Pro, SAP2000, SAFE, Mat3d, ETABS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete civil and structural calculations for steel structures, concrete structures and foundations, including equipment supports.
• Undertake calculations for both new-build and modification projects.
• Review existing structures for new or modified loading conditions.
• Ensure calculations comply with international codes and client specifications (AISC, ACI, BS, Eurocodes, ASCE, API, ADNOC, ARAMCO).
• Coordinate calculations with drawings, specifications, equipment data, piping requirements and other inputs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering assurance

Risk identification

Quality control

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (advantageous)

Tools

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

SAFE

Mat3d

ETABS

Job description

Title:

Senior Engineer-Civil/Structural - Onshore-AD

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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.