Specialist Structural Engineer

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a Senior Specialist Structural Engineer to provide expert Civil and Structural engineering support for ADNOC Offshore projects across FEED, EPC, fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning. You will review contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes and HSE requirements.

The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, reviewing foundations, jackets, topsides and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 15 years of Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience.
• ADNOC Offshore PMC project experience is required; FEED and EPC experience on mega offshore projects.
• Experience in offshore structural design including jackets, topsides, decks and foundations.
• Knowledge of international standards (ADNOC, ISO, BS) and codes.
• Experience reviewing EPC contractor deliverables and leading technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Civil/Structural engineering support across FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning.
• Review and approve EPC contractor deliverables including calculations and drawings.
• Review structural analysis and design for jackets, topsides, decks and foundations.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Marine and Construction disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical workshops.

Skills

Offshore structural engineering

Jackets and topsides design

Structural analysis

Coordination with multidisciplinary**

Mentoring junior engineers

Project execution knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

SACS

STAAD Pro

SESA

MANN

SYSA

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

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

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 is required

ADNOC Offshore PMC project experience is required; 5 years; GCC 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, APID, NVISO 1990, AIS, Eurocodes, BS Standards
• Experience using structural engineering software such as SACS, STAAD Pro, SESA, MANN, SYSA, 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