Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Offshore Structural Engineer for a project based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role requires a minimum of 13 to 17 years of relevant experience in offshore structural engineering, with a strong focus on design and analysis of various offshore structures. Candidates should have proficiency in structural analysis software such as SACS and USFOS. The position offers a full-time, 6-month renewable contract with a 9-hour work schedule, 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 to 17 years of experience in offshore structural engineering.
• Hands-on experience in offshore structural design.
• Thorough understanding of international design codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse offshore structures including jackets and pipeline risers.
• Support installation engineering activities including float-over operations.
• Conduct constructability reviews and support modifications.

Skills

Offshore structural design

Proficient in structural analysis software

Strong technical foundation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Structural Engineering

M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

USFOS

Job description

Overview

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer — Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (site visits as required). Job Type: Full-time, 6-month renewable contract. Working Schedule: 9 hours per day, 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Structural Engineering. M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering preferred.

Experience

• 13 to 17 years of relevant offshore structural engineering experience. Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in offshore structural design. Proficient in structural analysis software such as SACS, USFOS, or equivalent. Thorough understanding of international design codes and operator standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyse offshore structures including jackets, piled foundations, topside modules, integrated decks, bridges, flare structures, and pipeline risers.
• Support installation engineering activities including float-over and float-off operations.
• Conduct constructability reviews and support brownfield modifications.
• Interface with project teams, clients, certification bodies, subcontractors, and global work-share offices.
• Contribute across all project phases including conceptual, FEED, EPC, and EPIC.
• Perform weight control engineering including estimates and reporting.