Senior Engineer-Civil/Structural - Onshore-AD

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Safety & sustainability culture

Job summary

KBR - Inhouse Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks an experienced Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for onshore projects. You will lead development, checking and justification of civil and structural designs for oil and gas facilities.

Ideal candidates have 10–12 years in civil/structural engineering within the oil & gas or petrochemical sector, with FEED, Detailed Engineering and EPC exposure. Strong leadership and code compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 10–12 years of Civil/Structural experience in oil & gas or petrochemical sectors.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is a plus; FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Construction support, brownfield modifications experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil and structural calculations for steel and concrete structures.
• Perform dynamic and static analysis of structures and supports.
• Review designs for new-build and modification projects.
• Ensure calculations comply with international codes (AISC, ACI, BS, Eurocodes, ASCE, API) and ADNOC/ARAMCO specs.
• Coordinate calculations with drawings, specs, equipment data, piping and other inputs.

Skills

Civil/Structural design

FEED & EPC experience

Leadership & coordination

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (advantage)

Tools

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

SAFE

Mat3d

ETABS

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.