Offshore Structural Engineer - Discipline

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Doha; On-site; QAR 291,000 - 437,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Offshore Structural Engineer for offshore projects in Qatar. The role involves performing structural engineering tasks and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and have at least 8 years of experience in offshore engineering. Familiarity with international codes like API and EN, as well as tools like SACS and Excel, is essential. This position is a 12-month secondment with a 5 days on/2 days off work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in offshore structural engineering for upstream oil & gas facilities.
• Hands-on experience with jackets and topside fixed platforms, including brownfield modifications.
• Experience in Concept, FEED, and Detail Engineering phases.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural engineering for offshore facilities.
• Ensure compliance with international and company engineering standards.
• Prepare design calculations and analysis reports using Excel and Mathcad.

Skills

SACS

SESAM

MOSES

Staad Pro

ACAD

E3D

PDS

Navisworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Mathcad

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Offshore Structural Engineer – Discipline

Location: Qatar (Offshore Projects)

Contract Type: 12-month Secondment

Work Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off, 8–10 hours per day

Role Purpose

Support offshore greenfield and brownfield projects by performing structural engineering tasks to ensure designs are compliant, safe, and aligned with International and COMPANY standards, including Shell DEP, EN, ISO, and API codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural engineering for offshore facilities including jackets and topside fixed platforms across Concept, FEED, and Detail Engineering phases.
• Ensure compliance with international and company engineering standards and guidelines.
• Prepare comment resolution sheets, address client technical queries, and coordinate approvals.
• Conduct brownfield analyses, including:
  • Global in-place, seismic, and boat impact assessments
  • Spectral fatigue studies (RBI)
  • Pushover analysis
  • Local topside and deck extension/modification assessments including rigging design and installation sequencing
• Perform miscellaneous calculations for subsea clamp design, doubler plates, node plates, equipment supports, monorail beams, and local beam/plate checks.
• Prepare design calculations and analysis reports using Excel and Mathcad.
• Review fabrication and detailed drawings to ensure constructability and design integrity.
• Conduct offshore site surveys and prepare survey reports.
• Utilize model review software such as ACAD, E3D, PDS, and Navisworks (advantageous).
• Apply basic knowledge of geotechnical data and pile foundations using PSI.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in offshore structural engineering for upstream oil & gas facilities.
• Hands-on experience with jackets and topside fixed platforms, including brownfield modifications.
• Experience in Concept, FEED, and Detail Engineering phases.

Technical Skills

• SACS (mandatory); SESAM, MOSES, Staad Pro (advantageous).
• ACAD, E3D, PDS, Navisworks.
• Excel and Mathcad for calculations and reporting.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards (API, EN, ISO).