Senior Offshore Structure Engineer

Technip Energies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies is seeking a Senior Offshore Structural Engineer in the UAE, Abu Dhabi, reporting to the Head of the Department. The role focuses on leading offshore structural design, reviews, and interfaces with vendors and clients in a dynamic, global environment.

The candidate should have 12+ years of offshore structural experience, with strong knowledge of jackets, topsides, FPSO modules, and applicable codes such as API, ISO, and DNVGL. Starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of offshore structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore structural design and reviews across projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors; manage interfaces.
• Perform in-service, pre-service and accidental analyses (fatigue, seismic, blast).
• Develop and check designs for jackets, topsides, FPSO modules.
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO and DNVGL standards.

Skills

Offshore design knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SACS

USFOS

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Offshore Structural Engineer reporting directly to the Head of the Department to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you:

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech) in Civil or Structural Engineering (mandatory)
• Master’s degree (ME/M.Tech) with specialization in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in Offshore Structural Engineering
• Proven experience in offshore structural design with strong technical competence, problem-solving ability, and capability to assume lead roles when required.
• Experience in new offshore structure design as well as modification of existing structures.

Technical Expertise

• Design experience in Fixed Offshore Structures including Jackets, Topsides, Driven & Drilled & Grouted Piles.
• Experience with Floating Structures, including FPSO modules.
• Design exposure to Offshore Bridges, Flare Structures, and associated steel structures.

Structural Analysis Experience

• In-service analyses: In-place, Fatigue, Pushover.
• Pre-service analyses: Load-out, Transportation, Transportation Fatigue, Lift, Launching, Upending, On-bottom Stability.
• Accidental analyses: Boat Impact, Seismic, Blast.

Secondary Structures Design

• Structural joints and secondary beams
• Pipe and equipment support
• Monorails and Access platforms
• Offshore Structure Buildings
• Lifting padeyes and trunnions
• Wind vortex shedding checks
• J-tubes and riser clamps

Codes & Standards

• Strong working knowledge of international offshore design codes and standards, including:
• API RP 2A, API RP 2EQ
• ISO 19902
• DNVGL-RP-C203
• AISC

Software Skills

• Proficient in offshore structural analysis software such as SACS and USFOS.
• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) is an added advantage.

Client & Interface Experience

• Familiarity with ADNOC, ARAMCO, and QP/QG specifications.
• Experience in coordination with vendors and subcontractors, including technical review and interface management.

Starting Date: ASAP

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Qualifications: Bachelors or Diploma

Languages: English + proficiency level (Basic, Professional, Fluent)

Main skills: (up to 4)

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T. EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

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