Specialist Structural Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Specialist Structural Engineer to provide expert Civil/Structural support for ADNOC Offshore projects through FEED, EPC, fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning. You will review deliverables, ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires extensive offshore experience, PMC exposure, and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines on mega projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 15+ years Oil & Gas/Petrochemical experience.
• At least 5 years in a similar mega offshore project role.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience required.
• PMC experience preferred.
• Experience in FEED and EPC phases of large offshore projects.
• ADNOC Offshore PMC project experience required.
• 5+ years GCC project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Civil and Structural engineering support across FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning.
• Review and approve EPC contractor civil and structural deliverables including calculations, drawings, specs, requisitions, and reports.
• Review structural analysis and design for jackets, topsides, decks, modules, foundations and supports offshore.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specs, international codes, and HSE requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, constructability reviews, model reviews and technical workshops.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, etc.).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within Civil/Structural discipline.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 15+ years Oil & Gas/Petrochemical experience

Tools

SACS

STAAD.Pro

SESAM

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Specialist Structural Engineer will provide specialist-level technical expertise and engineering support for Civil and Structural engineering activities on ADNOC Offshore projects during the FEED, EPC, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning phases. The role is responsible for reviewing EPC Contractor deliverables, ensuring compliance with ADNOC specifications, international codes, project requirements, quality standards, and HSE regulations while supporting successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Civil and Structural engineering support throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning phases.
• Review and approve EPC Contractor Civil and Structural engineering deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, material requisitions, and technical reports.
• Review structural analysis and design for offshore facilities including jackets, topsides, decks, bridges, modules, pipe racks, equipment foundations, and support structures.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, international codes, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, model reviews, and technical workshops.
• Review structural load calculations, foundation design, fatigue assessments, transportation, lifting, and installation analyses.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Pipeline, Marine, Geotechnical, and Construction disciplines.
• Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and material approvals.
• Review fabrication, transportation, offshore installation, and commissioning methodologies.
• Identify technical risks and provide practical engineering solutions to ensure safe and cost-effective project execution.
• Provide technical support during site visits, fabrication yards, offshore construction, and commissioning activities when required.
• Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely resolution of technical queries (TQs), site queries (SQs), and engineering change requests.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedule, quality requirements, and HSE objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the Civil/Structural discipline.

Minimum Qualifications &Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, from an accredited university; or a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience is required.
• PMC experiences are preferrable.
• Proven experience in FEED and EPC phases of large Offshore projects us required
• ADNOC Offshore PMC project experience is required
• 5+ yearsGCC project experience is preferred

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of offshore structural engineering principles.
• Experience in structural design of jackets, topsides, decks, modules, equipment foundations, pipe racks, and steel structures.
• Knowledge of offshore transportation, lifting, installation, fatigue, seismic, blast, and accidental load analysis.
• Familiarity with international standards including:
  • ADNOC Standards
  • API
  • DNV
  • ISO 19902
  • AISC
  • Eurocodes
  • BS Standards
• Experience using structural engineering software such as:
  • SACS
  • STAAD.Pro
  • SESAM
  • ANSYS
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • MS Office

Key Skills

• Strong technical and analytical capability.
• Excellent engineering judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience working within PMC environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of project execution, quality assurance, HSE requirements, and risk management.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, EPC Contractors, vendors, and construction teams.

Preferred Experience

• ADNOC Offshore Brownfield and Greenfield projects.
• Offshore platforms, Wellhead Towers, Jackets, Topside facilities, Bridges, and Modular Structures.
• Experience supporting offshore fabrication yards, hook-up, commissioning, and offshore installation activities.
• Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards (AES), Specifications, and Project Management Systems.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.