SENIOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross seeks a Senior Offshore Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis of jackets, decks, risers and installation concepts for offshore oil and gas projects.

You will drive weight control, constructability reviews, and deliverables across FEED, EPC and EPIC phases while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• 13-17 years of offshore structural experience.
• Hands-on offshore design and engineering analysis.
• Proficient in SACS and USFOS and related tools.
• Knowledge of API RP 2A, AISC and ISO design codes.
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design and structural analyses for jackets, decks, risers and related offshore structures.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide engineering support for modifications.
• Carry out weight control engineering including estimates, monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, reports, drawings and specs to ensure standards compliance.
• Interface with project teams, client reps, certification authorities and subcontractors.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute technical expertise across conceptual FEED, detailed design, EPC and EPIC phases.
• Support and mentor junior engineers to promote technical excellence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil & Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

USFOS

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Offshore Structural Engineer with extensive experience in offshore structural design and engineering. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise hands-on design experience and the ability to work across multiple phases of offshore oil and gas projects including conceptual FEED EPC and EPIC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform detailed design and structural analyses for offshore structures such as:
• Jackets and piled foundations
• Topside modules and integrated decks
• Bridges and flare structures
• Pipeline risers
• Installation engineering (float-over/float-off)
• Conduct in-depth constructability reviews and provide engineering support for brownfield modifications.
• Carry out weight control engineering including estimates monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare and review structural calculations design reports drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with client and international standards.
• Interface with project teams client representatives certification authorities subcontractors and global work-share offices to ensure smooth execution of deliverables.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project quality safety and compliance requirements.
• Contribute technical expertise throughout all project phases: conceptual FEED detailed design EPC and EPIC.
• Support and mentor junior engineers promoting technical excellence within the team.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree (B.E./) in Civil & Structural Engineering.
• Masters degree (M.E./) in Structural Engineering preferred
• 13-17 years of relevant experience in offshore structural engineering.
• Proven hands-on experience in offshore structural design and engineering analysis.
• Strong technical foundation with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (SACS USFOS etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of international design codes (API RP 2A AISC ISO etc.).
• Familiarity with OPCO/client standards (e.g. ADNOC TOTAL etc.).
• Strong expertise in both new design and modification projects (greenfield & brownfield).
• Solid background in weight control engineering and constructability reviews.

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