Principal Civil Structural Engineer

Wood; Doha; On-site; QAR 280,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary

Life Insurance 2x base salary

End of Service Gratuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Memberships reimbursement

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join our Doha team for long-term projects across concept studies, FEED, EPC and PMC scopes. The role requires delivering technically robust civil/structural designs for onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.

You will lead detailed calculations, supervise junior engineers, and ensure compliance with Wood and project procedures while meeting safety, quality and schedule targets in Qatar.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Enrolled on the Qatar Register of Engineers, Grade A Category (mandatory).
• If not enrolled, candidates must be Chartered Engineer.
• Proven civil engineering design experience, preferably in oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and ensure accuracy of detailed calculations, Civil engineering datasheets and drawings to specify the Civil engineering requirements of our projects.
• Having sound experience in the design and analysis of new and existing buildings, structures, foundations, infrastructure and civil works including drainage design, roads and pavement design commonly found in oil & gas facilities.
• Having good experience in the design and checking of different types of foundations such as isolated, combined, raft etc including dynamic foundations, equipment foundations, compressor foundations, pump foundations, underground pits/structures, etc.
• Having good experience both working and checking level for the adequacy checks for the existing structures and foundations including piperacks, buildings, pipe bridges, technological structures, equipment foundations, etc.
• Must have executed recent projects in Intergraph Smart Plant 3D modeling environment
• Supervise less experienced civil engineers and, where required, be line manager for civil engineers within Qatar office.
• As required, perform the role of Lead Engineer including estimating and planning work as well as progress reporting.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of civil personnel
• Follow company standards and procedures to schedule and budget as advised by the Lead civil Engineer
• Remain up to date with the latest technical developments in your fields of expertise
• Demonstrate, provide and develop appropriate technical solutions for specific project issues
• Ensure the delivery of challenging project and client targets using sound technical knowledge and decision-making skills
• Familiarity with engineering software such as STAAD-Pro, Foundation 3D, Mat 3D, etc. - both as a user and checker.
• Take a proactive approach to personal & professional development
• Ensure Wood and Client Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures are followed and that a high standard of safety is achieved in all associated work
• Demonstrate appreciation of commercial and technical risks, managing these appropriately within own work and highlighting any significant issues to Lead Civil Engineer/ Engineering Manager.
• Seek and support opportunities for department and project improvement and contribute to developing solutions

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Similar

Enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, Grade A Category

Chartered Engineer

Tools

STAAD-Pro

Foundation 3D

Mat 3D

Job description

Job Description

Wood has an opportunity for a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join our team in Qatar on a long-term basis. This is a key role within the Wood Doha office delivering across Concept study, FEED, EPC and PMC scopes of work.

Responsibilities

The Principal Civil & Structural Engineer will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

• Onshore Oil and Gas
• Offshore Oil and Gas

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
• End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years’ service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and take responsibility for the accuracy of detailed calculations, Civil engineering datasheets and drawings to specify the Civil engineering requirements of our projects
• Having sound experience in the design and analysis of new and existing buildings, structures, foundations, infrastructure and civil works including drainage design, roads and pavement design commonly found in oil & gas facilities.
• Having good experience in the design of both concrete and steel structures including piperacks, buildings, technological structures, equipment supporting structures, pipe bridges, pipe supports, pipe sleepers, etc.
• Having good experience in the design and checking of different types of foundations such as isolated, combined, raft etc including dynamic foundations, equipment foundations, compressor foundations, pump foundations, underground pits/structures, etc.
• Having good experience both working and checking level for the adequacy checks for the existing structures and foundations including piperacks, buildings, pipe bridges, technological structures, equipment foundations, etc.
• Must have executed recent projects in Intergraph Smart Plant 3D modeling environment
• Supervise less experienced civil engineers and, where required, be line manager for civil engineers within Qatar office.
• As required, perform the role of Lead Engineer including estimating and planning work as well as progress reporting.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of civil personnel
• Follow company standards and procedures to schedule and budget as advised by the Lead civil Engineer
• Remain up to date with the latest technical developments in your fields of expertise
• Demonstrate, provide and develop appropriate technical solutions for specific project issues
• Ensure the delivery of challenging project and client targets using sound technical knowledge and decision-making skills
• Familiarity with engineering software such as STAAD-Pro, Foundation 3D, Mat 3D, etc. - both as a user and checker.
• Take a proactive approach to personal & professional development
• Ensure Wood and Client Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures are followed and that a high standard of safety is achieved in all associated work
• Demonstrate appreciation of commercial and technical risks, managing these appropriately within own work and highlighting any significant issues to Lead Civil Engineer/ Engineering Manager.
• Seek and support opportunities for department and project improvement and contribute to developing solutions

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Similar with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
• Enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, Grade A Category as a mandatory requirement
• If not enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, then candidates must be a Chartered Engineer
• Proven core Civil Engineering skills, including design experience and preferably in the Oil & Gas sector
• Experience of working in a variety of Onshore projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, Pre-FEED through to EPC
• A self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organizational awareness
• Ability to impact and influence fellow workers
• Demonstration of customer focus and ability to respond to customer needs whilst achieving project and corporate objectives
• Display analytical and innovation skills to manage new technology

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.