Senior Structural Engineer - Marine & Offshore Design

Ali & Sons Holding LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design calculations, stress analysis, and lifting studies within Oil & Gas, marine, and fabrication projects.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, classification societies, and subcontractors, ensure compliance with project specs, and deliver design deliverables from concept through execution while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering design experience; 12-15 years preferred.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, fabrication, marine, or heavy engineering.
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and engineering design software.

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.

Skills

Design calculations

Stress analysis

Engineering documentation

Client coordination

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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.