Specialist Civil Structural Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is seeking a Specialist Civil Structural Engineer for an Offshore Water Injection Project to be based in UAE, with potential relocation to Spain and return to Abu Dhabi. You will lead civil/structural design across FEED and detailed engineering, ensuring integrity and compliance with API, DNV, ISO and project specifications.

You will coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, marine and construction teams, support offshore surveys, fabrication, installation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Master's Degree is advantageous.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering activities through FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Perform structural analysis and design for offshore platforms, jackets, topsides, pipe racks and equipment foundations.
• Review calculations, drawings, specifications and material requisitions for compliance with API, AISC, ISO, DNV and company standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, piping, marine, construction and installation engineers.
• Support fabrication, installation, offshore surveys, inspections and commissioning activities.
• Ensure structural integrity and fitness-for-service through design reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Structural analysis

Offshore design

FEED & detail engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree advantageous

PE/CEng or equivalent preferred

Tools

SACS

STAAD.Pro

SESAM

GTSTRUDL

SAP2000

Job description

Title: Specialist Civil Structural Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Specialist Civil Structural Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Civil Structural Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi.

Position Summary

The Specialist Civil Structural Engineer is responsible for the engineering, design, analysis, verification, and integrity management of civil and structural systems associated with an Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures that offshore platforms, topsides, foundations, pipe racks, modules, and supporting structures are designed and executed in compliance with project specifications, international codes, safety requirements, and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

• Lead civil and structural engineering activities throughout FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Perform structural analysis and design for: Offshore platforms and jackets Topside structures Water injection modules Pipe supports and pipe racks Equipment foundations Access structures, helidecks, and crane foundations Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as API, AISC, ISO, DNV, Eurocodes, and company specifications.
• Offshore Facilities & Water Injection Systems Evaluate structural impacts of water injection facilities, pumps, pressure vessels, pipelines, and associated equipment.
• Verify structural adequacy for static, dynamic, fatigue, seismic, transportation, lifting, and installation loads.
• Assess brownfield modifications and tie-ins to existing offshore assets.
• Support platform upgrades and life-extension studies.

Project Execution

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, piping, marine, construction, and installation engineers.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support procurement activities and technical bid evaluations.
• Monitor engineering progress and resolve technical issues during project execution.

Construction & Installation Support

• Review fabrication and installation methodologies.
• Support offshore surveys, inspections, structural assessments, and site engineering activities.
• Provide technical clarifications during fabrication and offshore construction.
• Participate in commissioning and project handover activities.

Integrity & Compliance

• Conduct structural integrity assessments and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support corrosion mitigation and structural inspection programs.
• Review non-conformances and propose corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Master's Degree is advantageous.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent certification preferred.

Technical Skills

• Structural analysis software: SACS STAAD.Pro SESAM GTSTRUDL SAP2000.
• Knowledge of: API RP 2A DNV offshore standards AISC steel design codes ISO offshore structural requirements Familiarity with offshore installation, loadout, transportation, and lifting analyses.

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