Structural Engineer – Inspection (Oil & Gas & Infrastructure)

SGS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified professional for structural inspections in oil & gas facilities. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities involve assessing structural integrity and preparing detailed reports. This role offers a chance to contribute to a safer interconnected world while engaging with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in structural inspection.
• Good knowledge of oil & gas structures and infrastructure.
• Capable of independent work and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent inspections of structures for safety and integrity.
• Assess and recommend repairs for corrosion and fatigue.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports for clients.

Skills

Structural design understanding

Report writing

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

We are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark forsustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Responsible for conducting independent structural inspections and assessments of steel and concrete structures in oil & gas facilities and infrastructure projects to ensure safety, compliance, and structural integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual and detailed inspections of steel and concrete structures, including pipe racks, platforms, and supports.
• Assess structural conditions, identify corrosion, deformation, or fatigue, and recommend necessary repairs or strengthening.
• Review design drawings, as-built documentation, and design calculations as per AISC, API, ASME, BS, or Eurocode standards.
• Carry out load assessments and evaluate existing structures for capacity and suitability.
• Coordinate with NDT teams during inspection activities.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and technical documentation for client submission.
• Participate in third-party verification, audits, and QA/QC reviews during fabrication and site execution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards during all inspection activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience
• Bachelor's Structural/ Mechanical Engineering
• Good understanding of structural design and inspection in oil & gas and infrastructures.
• Basic knowledge of STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Capable of independent work and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

When you join SGS, you are part of a commitment to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from insuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

We welcome curious, passionate and dedicated people. People that are ethical, moral and trustworthy. People that are ready to collaborate on an important mission and go the extra mile.