Senior Structural Engineer: Design & Verification Lead

Ali & Sons Holding LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF) in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the Design and Engineering Department. Lead design deliverables, perform stress analyses, lifting studies, and ensure documentation aligns with standards and client requirements.

The role involves coordinating with clients, consultants, and classification societies, and maintaining document control across design activities to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of design experience; 12–15 years preferred.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, fabrication, marine, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong experience in calculations, verification, reviews, and documentation.
• Experience in stress analysis and yard handling/lifting studies.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, and third-party agencies.
• Hands-on with AutoCAD and engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Design Requests, input documents, and Design Change Notes.
• Review designs from in-house, subcontractors, or customers before approval.
• Prepare verification, input/output review documents as required.
• Maintain communication between customers, PMs, and subcontractors.
• Keep design and development documentation controlled and updated.
• Perform engineering calculations and stress analysis as required.
• Coordinate with clients, classification societies, and third parties.
• Ensure designs comply with project specs, standards, and requirements.

Skills

Stress analysis

Design calculations

Lifting studies

Project coordination

AutoCAD

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering design software

FEA software

Job description

We’re Hiring: Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

About Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF)

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF), a subsidiary of Ali & Sons Holding LLC, is a leading provider of engineering, fabrication, construction, and ship repair services for the Oil & Gas and marine sectors. ASMEF delivers complex engineering and fabrication projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, operational excellence, and compliance with international standards and client requirements.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the Design and Engineering Department through the development, review, verification, and coordination of engineering design deliverables. The role will involve design calculations, stress analysis, lifting and handling studies, design document control, and coordination with clients, consultants, classification societies, third-party agencies, and design subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Design Requests, Design Input Documents, and Design Change Notes for in-house and subcontracted design activities.
• Review Design & Development documents prepared in-house, by design subcontractors, or by customers before submission for approval or construction.
• Prepare design verification, input review, and output review documents as required for projects.
• Establish and maintain effective communication between customers, Project Managers, and design subcontractors on design and development matters.
• Maintain Design & Development document control sheets and ensure design documentation is properly tracked and updated.
• Perform engineering design calculations and stress analysis as required for project requirements.
• Perform yard handling and lifting studies to support safe and effective project execution.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, classification societies, and third-party agencies on design and engineering matters.
• Coordinate with relevant internal departments to ensure design deliverables support project execution requirements.
• Review and resolve design-related technical issues and coordinate necessary clarifications with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure design activities and deliverables comply with applicable project specifications, standards, procedures, and client requirements.
• Support the successful completion of projects by providing timely engineering inputs and technical support.
• Carry out other engineering tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Engineering Manager or line management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering design experience, with 12–15 years preferred.
• Hands-on experience in engineering design and development activities within Oil & Gas, EPC, fabrication, marine, or heavy engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong experience in engineering calculations, design verification, design reviews, and technical documentation.
• Experience in stress analysis and yard handling/lifting studies.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, classification societies, third-party agencies, and design subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, project specifications, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and engineering design software.

Why Join Us?

Join ASMEF and contribute to the design and engineering of complex Oil & Gas, marine, and fabrication projects. This role provides the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary engineering activities, coordinate with clients and technical stakeholders, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of major projects from design development through execution.