SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with extensive FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design expertise for onshore oil and gas projects in the UAE. Lead structural design calculations and ensure compliance with international codes and industry best practices.

Responsibilities include foundations and steel/concrete structures, dynamic analyses, and coordination with geotechnical/topographical surveys to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 13 years of experience in structural engineering for onshore oil & gas projects.
• Experience with FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design.
• Experience in ADNOC projects is preferred; ADNOC Onshore compressor stations are a plus.
• Proficiency with STAAD Pro, RAM Connection, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design calculations for concrete and steel structures.
• Prepare and review designs for foundations, shelters, pipe racks, and vessels.
• Conduct adequacy checks and structural assessments for existing infrastructure.
• Perform vendor document reviews and cross-disciplinary input for design integration.
• Develop Design Basis Memoranda and scopes of work for geotechnical/topographical surveys.
• Ensure all designs comply with international codes and oil & gas industry best practices.
• Apply precast foundation design including lifting analysis and integrity checks.
• Participate in project reviews, constructability assessments, and client discussions.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEED Detailed Engineering

Detailed Design

Foundations design

Onshore oil & gas experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

STAAD Pro

MAT3D

RAM Connection

MS Excel

Navis Reviewer

Smart Plant Reviewer

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer with strong experience in the Engineering phase (FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design) of onshore oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of technical expertise in structural analysis and design with a particular focus on foundations and steel/concrete structures within oil and gas facilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop structural design calculations and detailed engineering for both concrete and steel structures in accordance with project requirements and international codes.
• Prepare and review designs for:
  • Equipment Foundations (Static/Dynamic)
  • Tabletop Compressor Foundations (including Dynamic Analysis)
  • Shelters with EOT Cranes
  • Pipe Racks Pipe Bridges Pipe Sleepers Pipe Supports
  • Valve Supports Steel Platforms Crossovers
  • Vertical/Horizontal Vessel Platform Design Vessel Pits Anchor Blocks
  • Concrete Buildings such as Substations
  • RCC Culverts Impact Walls and other industrial structures
• Conduct adequacy checks and structural assessments for existing infrastructure.
• Perform vendor document reviews interdisciplinary coordination and input reviews to ensure design integration across engineering disciplines.
• Review and verify engineering deliverables prepared by junior engineers and designers.
• Develop Design Basis Memoranda (DBM) technical specifications and scope of work documents for geotechnical and topographical surveys.
• Ensure all designs are compliant with international codes and standards (American British) and oil & gas industry best practices.
• Apply expertise in precast foundation design including lifting analysis and structural integrity checks.
• Actively participate in project reviews constructability assessments and technical discussions with clients and contractors.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 13 years of experience in structural engineering for onshore oil and gas projects
• Strong experience in FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design
• Experience with ADNOC projects is preferred
• Experience in Compressor Station projects for ADNOC Onshore will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in the following software tools: STAAD Pro (Connect Edition) MAT3D RAM Connection MS Excel Navis Reviewer Smart Plant Reviewer.

Vertical:

Engineering