Lead Offshore Structural Engineer

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to oversee and deliver structural engineering activities for offshore oil and gas projects. You will lead design phases, conduct load assessments, and ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of offshore experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in structural analysis software. This role is pivotal in mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with project teams for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of offshore structural engineering experience.
• Strong background in fixed platform design.
• Proven experience delivering projects to Saudi Aramco standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for fixed offshore platforms.
• Oversee engineering for both new-build and brownfield projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on project deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Structural analysis

Team management

Education

Bachelors Degree in Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering

Tools

SACS

Job description

Overview

The Lead Structural Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and delivering structural engineering activities for offshore oil and gas projects, ensuring full compliance with Saudi Aramco standards and project procedures. The role involves leading engineering tasks across conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases, as well as providing technical support during construction and offshore installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for fixed offshore platforms, including jackets, piles, and topsides.


• Oversee conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering for both new-build and brownfield projects.


• Review and approve engineering calculations, structural drawings, reports, and material take-offs (MTOs).


• Conduct load-out, lifting, transportation, and installation engineering assessments.


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment, accuracy, and constructability of project deliverables.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring high-quality engineering outputs.


• Support construction and offshore installation phases with engineering expertise.


• Ensure all engineering work adheres to Saudi Aramco standards, company procedures, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering.


• Minimum of 10-15 years of offshore structural engineering experience, with a strong background in fixed platform design.


• Proven experience delivering projects in accordance with Saudi Aramco standards.


• Proficient in SACS or similar structural analysis software.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage teams in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.


• Experience in EPC project environments in the region is highly advantageous.


• Candidates MUST be immediately available.

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