Senior Principal Civil/Struct Designer

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Principal Civil/Struct Designer based in Dubai. This role involves overseeing design activities, developing high-quality technical drawings, and leading project teams in compliance with client standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 14 years of experience, including 9+ years in the oil and gas sector, and possess expert knowledge of design software like AutoCAD and E3D/S3D. A diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines is required.

Qualifications

• 14 years minimum experience with major contractors or consultants, including 9+ years in oil and gas.
• Experience as a Lead Designer on small or medium-sized projects is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of industry detailing standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings of high technical quality.
• Develop clash-free 3D models with coordination among disciplines.
• Lead projects and coordinate activities within own discipline.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Technical expertise

Education

High School diploma in Civil or Structural discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

E3D

S3D

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Principal Civil/Struct Designer completes assignments and directs the work activities of others in the Civil/Structural Design discipline. They can solve unique and complex problems and act as a subject matter expert. The Senior Principal Civil/Struct Designer can work autonomously within established procedures and practices. The Senior Principal Civil/Struct Designer can lead others to solve complex problems and use analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions. They directly impact the achievement of customer, operational, or service objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation, ensuring clarity and ease of construction
• Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free with all other disciplines
• Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures and within agreed schedules and budgets
• Apply knowledge and/or skills to perform complex work
• Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• Act as a coordinator and technical expert within the process of development and/or modification of 3D Macros applied at E3D/S3D
• Become fully familiar with Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address them
• Prepare Civil and Structural layouts from data generated by others in close liaison with Civil and Structural Engineers and counterparts from other disciplines
• Assist Lead Engineer/Designer in raising technical queries, preparing estimates and job scope changes
• Attend (As Lead Designer) project Kickoff and Review meetings, Vendor meetings
• Monitor and coordinate the design team remotely if required and lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)
• Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with particular focus on Health and Safety Policies
• Develop 3D Models and ensure clash free model in coordination with all other disciplines' requirements
• Organize design work, including setting up 3D and 2D systems
• Supervise Designers and Associate Designers
• Execute relevant administration and filing
• Check designs, with particular emphasis on interfaces with other disciplines
• Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, maintainability, and HSE aspects
• Provide drafting support as required
• Review other discipline drawings
• Review supplier drawings
• Perform the engineering of miscellaneous steel
• Participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work
• When acting as Lead Designer, in addition:
• Direct and coordinate large Design team as Lead Designer
• Lead projects as Lead Designer, engaging the participation of other disciplines
• Coordinate all activities within own discipline and discipline interfaces with other disciplines
• Lead the design team of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Engineering Manager
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.

Reporting

• Reports to: Project: Lead Designer, Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager
• Functional: Supervising Department Manager
• Liaise With: Lead Designers, Engineers, Project Engineers, and all other Engineering and Design disciplines, Document Control, Material Control, HSE, vendor, and Customer representatives
• Supervises: Design team assigned to different projects during the detailing and production phases

Qualifications

• High School graduate with a diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines or equivalent experience
• 14 years min with major contractor or consultant, of which 9+ years of experience in oil and gas Experience as Lead Designer on a small or medium-sized project is essential
• Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards & codes
• Detailed knowledge of 3D and 2D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
• Working and/or Review experience in E3D and/or S3D
• Capable of handling multiple projects
• Recognized expert in one or more skill sets
• Knowledge of QA Systems and a good communicator
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Auto lisp Programming, 3D Modeling, and 2D Drafting, Menu and/or Macro compilation skills would be an advantage
• Flexible for business traveling/assignments