Structural Engineer – Fabrication (Steel Structures)

EOS Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Structural Engineer Fabrication to ensure the alignment between engineering requirements and fabrication capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma or degree in Engineering, at least 510 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Tekla Structures. Responsibilities include validating designs, performing structural analyses, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role requires strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 510 years of experience in structural engineering and steel fabrication.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international fabrication standards.
• Ability to review and validate shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate structural design deliverables.
• Perform structural analysis checks and provide technical solutions.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to validate welding procedures.

Skills

Technical expertise in steel structures

Experience with Tekla Structures

Understanding of fabrication workflows

English proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Education

Technical Diploma or bachelor's degree in Structural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

Job Overview

The Structural Engineer Fabrication (Steel Structures) is responsible for the design validation, technical coordination and engineering support related to steel structure fabrication and modular assembly.

Operating within Saipems Fabrication Systems (FABSI) department, the Structural Engineer Fabrication (Steel Structures) ensures that engineering design is accurately translated into fabrication deliverables supporting constructability, modularization and dimensional control throughout all project phases within the fabrication environment. The role collaborates with design, production and quality teams to ensure alignment between engineering requirements and fabrication capabilities.

The role demands advanced technical expertise in steel structures, welding specifications, fabrication standards and material behavior under various loading and environmental conditions.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Review and validate structural design deliverables ensuring compliance with project specifications, fabrication standards and constructability criteria.
• Interface with Fabrication Engineering Production and QC/QA and Construction teams to translate design intent into efficient fabrication sequences and assembly plans.
• Perform structural analysis checks and provide technical solutions to fabrication-related issues such as tolerances, distortions and weld sequencing.
• Review and approve fabrication drawings, connection details and assembly procedures in collaboration with steel detailers and drafting teams.
• Ensure all structural components meet applicable codes and standards (AISC AWS D1.1 ISO 9013 EN 1090).
• Supervise or verify dimensional control activities to ensure the accuracy of assemblies and modules before erection or shipment.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to validate welding procedures, inspection requirements and traceability documentation.
• Coordinate with the Fabrication Engineering Unit to implement design modifications ensuring proper implementation and documentation of design modifications.
• Prepare and maintain engineering registers, calculation files and technical reports for project documentation.

Qualifications and Education

• Technical Diploma or bachelor's degree in Structural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 510 yearsof experience in structural engineering and steel fabrication within oil & gas offshore or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience with Tekla Structures or equivalent structural design and analysis software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international fabrication standards (AISC AWS EN 1090 ISO 3834).
• Understanding of fabrication workflows and data integration with fabrication management systems.
• Ability to review and validate shop drawings connection details.
• English proficiency in technical documentation and communication.
• Strong organizational skills and accuracy in document/data management.
• Knowledge of structural materials, welding techniques and fabrication tolerances.
• Understanding of project documentation revisions and approval processes.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in modular design and assembly of large steel structures.
• Familiarity with modular fabrication (PAU PAR topsides) and constructability engineering principles.
• Capability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces and technical coordination across engineering and fabrication teams.
• Knowledge of advanced simulation tools for structural analysis and lifting studies.
• Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and fabrication optimization.
• Knowledge about mandatory HSE requirements, including below-the-hook lifter devices for steel structure rigging and transportation activities and about Temporary Structures (scaffolding).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support training in fabrication-focused structural engineering.