CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LEAD

QatarEnergy Qatarization; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy Qatarization is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for a Power and Desalination Plant project. You will provide technical assurance over the Contractor’s civil and structural design from inception to completion, and manage reviews and approvals of deliverables for complex onshore and marine infrastructure.

The role requires 15+ years post-graduate experience, with at least 10 years in power, oil & gas or heavy industry, plus strong knowledge of codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience in heavy industry.
• At least 10 years in power, oil & gas, or related projects.
• Experience in plant site development and heavy foundations.
• Experience with nearshore/marine civil works and seawater systems.
• Proven ability to develop scopes for geotechnical/topographical investigations and provide construction support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and review all civil/structural deliverables.
• Develop scopes of work for geotechnical/topographical investigations.
• Support construction phase and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Ensure compliance with US/European codes and standards.

Skills

Power plant experience

Civil/Structural design

Site development

Geotechnical scopes

Marine & nearshore design

Code knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

Function as a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for a Power and Desalination Plant project, providing technical assurance over the Contractor’s civil and structural design from commencement through completion. The role requires independent technical capability to manage, review, verify and approve all civil and structural engineering deliverables associated with a power generation and desalination facility, including complex onshore and marine infrastructure.

The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer shall ensure suitability of civil and structural designs for site development, dynamic equipment foundations, very large prestressed potable water retaining structures, large‑scale drainage and earthworks, switching stations and electrical yards. Detailed design knowledge of the abovementioned facilities is required, including the ability to develop scopes of work and provide technical assurance for engineered elements.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 15 years of relevant post‑graduate experience, of which at least 10 years shall be related to power plant, oil & gas, or other heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in plant site development, including roads, earthworks, complex drainage systems, utility‑scale power plants, including heavy turbines and generator foundations associated with major industrial facilities.
• Design experience in large prestressed potable water retaining structures, and large seawater tanks and settlement basins.
• Design experience in nearshore and marine civil infrastructure, including seawater intake and brine discharge systems, nearshore civil works, and coastal protection infrastructure.
• Experience developing scope of work for geotechnical and Topographical investigation and interpreting outcome reports.
• Experience providing technical support during construction phase of mega‑projects, including resolution of complex civil and structural engineering issues during execution.
• Experience across Concept / Feasibility, FEED, and EPIC phases.
• Familiarity with US and European civil/structural codes and standards.
• Strong technical capability, with the ability to resolve complex engineering issues independently and without reliance on third‑party intervention.
• Proven ability to manage time, cost and quality in engineering projects within a multiple project environment.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills with fluency in English.
• Proven experience working in multicultural teams.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Discipline Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.