Senior Steel Structural Engineer - Brownfield Oil & Gas

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon, a leading EPC contractor, is recruiting for a Lead Engineer based in UAE to oversee multidiscipline engineering and construction of a major Oil & Gas EPC project. The role focuses on supervising structural steel erection, coordinating with construction teams, QA/QC, HSE, and project management to meet safety and schedule targets.

The successful candidate will hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, bring at least 5 years of engineering/construction experience with 3 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of overall engineering/construction experience.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial site experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or Power Construction.
• Proven experience in structural steel erection, particularly bolted connections and primary/secondary steel structures.
• Brownfield project experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage structural steel erection activities, including primary and secondary steel structures.
• Coordinate daily site activities with construction teams, subcontractors, engineers, QA/QC, HSE, and project management.
• Ensure structural steel installation is carried out as per approved GA, erection, shop, connection drawings, MTOs, and bolt schedules.
• Monitor bolted steel connections, alignment, leveling, bolt tightening, and overall erection quality.
• Review drawings, technical documents, and survey information and coordinate with relevant departments for any discrepancies.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, materials, and daily progress to ensure project targets are achieved.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly progress reports, site records, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate lifting and erection activities with the lifting team while ensuring compliance with lifting plans and HSE requirements.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable structural, bolting, welding, lifting, work-at-height, and site safety requirements.
• Identify site constraints, technical issues, and construction delays and coordinate with the concerned teams for timely resolution.
• Support brownfield construction activities, where applicable, including coordination with existing facilities and operational areas.
• Ensure proper documentation and updating of drawings, inspection records, and project documentation through document-control systems.
• Coordinate with surveyors for setting out, alignment, levels, and dimensional verification.
• Participate in site meetings and provide technical input related to structural steel erection and field execution.

Skills

Structural steel erection

Bolted connections

Coordination with teams

QA/QC coordination

Project management

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Archirodon, a leading EPC contractor, is recruiting for a Lead Engineer based in UAE to oversee multidiscipline engineering and construction of a major Oil & Gas EPC project. The role focuses on supervising structural steel erection, coordinating with construction teams, QA/QC, HSE, and project management to meet safety and schedule targets.

The successful candidate will hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, bring at least 5 years of engineering/construction experience with 3 years in