Steel Structural Engineer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon in the UAE is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee multidiscipline engineering and manage structural steel erection on a major Oil & Gas EPC brownfield project. You will lead site activities, ensure erection quality, and coordinate with QA/QC, HSE, and construction teams.

The role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience, including 3 years on industrial sites in Oil & Gas or similar sectors, and a Brownfield background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of overall engineering/construction experience.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial site experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or Power Construction.
• Proven experience in structural steel erection, bolted connections and primary/secondary steel structures.
• Brownfield project experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage structural steel erection activities.
• Coordinate daily site activities with construction teams, subcontractors, engineers, QA/QC, HSE, and project management.
• Ensure structural steel installation per approved GA, erection, shop, connection drawings, MTOs and bolt schedules.
• Monitor bolted connections, alignment, leveling, bolt tightening, and erection quality.
• Review drawings and documents and coordinate for discrepancies.
• Conduct site inspections with QA/QC for compliance.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, and progress; prepare reports.
• Coordinate lifting with the lifting team and follow lifting plans.

Skills

Structural steel erection

Site coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Job description

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy (Oil & Gas – Power and Water), Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Archirodon has been awarded a major Oil & Gas EPC project in UAE, and is currently building a team of experienced Lead Engineers, who will be based in our UAE office and lead the multidiscipline Engineering of the project.

Project includes the detailed engineering and design, quality assurance and control, procurement/supply, interface management, construction/installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning/start-up of Hydrocarbon & non-Hydrocarbon systems and management including all works required for the job completion. The main objective of this brownfield project is to increase the production handling capacity by adding a new Production Train and associated facilities at an existing Central Degassing Station and a new gas lift compressor train at another existing Central Degassing Station.

Role Summary:

• Supervise and manage structural steel erection activities, including primary and secondary steel structures.
• Coordinate daily site activities with construction teams, subcontractors, engineers, QA/QC, HSE, and project management.
• Ensure structural steel installation is carried out as per approved GA, erection, shop, connection drawings, MTOs, and bolt schedules.
• Monitor bolted steel connections, alignment, leveling, bolt tightening, and overall erection quality.
• Review drawings, technical documents, and survey information and coordinate with relevant departments for any discrepancies.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, materials, and daily progress to ensure project targets are achieved.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly progress reports, site records, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate lifting and erection activities with the lifting team while ensuring compliance with approved lifting plans and HSE requirements.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable structural, bolting, welding, lifting, work-at-height, and site safety requirements.
• Identify site constraints, technical issues, and construction delays and coordinate with the concerned teams for timely resolution.
• Support brownfield construction activities, where applicable, including coordination with existing facilities and operational areas.
• Ensure proper documentation and updating of drawings, inspection records, and project documentation through document-control systems.
• Coordinate with surveyors for setting out, alignment, levels, and dimensional verification.
• Participate in site meetings and provide technical input related to structural steel erection and field execution.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of overall engineering/construction experience.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial site experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or Power Construction.
• Proven experience in structural steel erection, particularly bolted connections and primary/secondary steel structures.
• Brownfield project experience will be an advantage.

You are someone who:

• Displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can be counted on to achieve goals within schedule, demonstrating a fighting spirit and perseverance
• Is keen to learn and professionally grow
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
• Demonstrates sound Project Management Skills
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Is commercially astute

What’s in it for you:

Professional Growth, Challenging Projects, Collaborative Environment, Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams within an international leading EPC group that supports impactful for the local communities’ mega infrastructure development projects - literally around the globe - and encompasses a productive and human-centric culture caring for its people and their development!

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