Senior Structural Engineer - Drilling Rigs & Field Projects

H&P; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

H&P in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province seeks a senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead drilling rig design projects. You will coordinate with fabricators and Houston facility, develop analyses, and prepare technical reports.

Mentor junior engineers and communicate across teams, while managing high‑level projects autonomously. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil/Structural Eng, PE license, 8+ years’ experience in structural design, and CAD/MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of structural design experience.
• PE license required.
• Knowledgeable in AISC design practices and API specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects with local fabricators and Houston facility.
• Design new structures and analyze modifications for rigs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with fabrication facilities and issue certificates of compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional projects.
• Travel to the field and rigs for upgrades and inspections.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentor engineers

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

H&P in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province seeks a senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead drilling rig design projects. You will coordinate with fabricators and Houston facility, develop analyses, and prepare technical reports.

Mentor junior engineers and communicate across teams, while managing high‑level projects autonomously. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil/Structural Eng, PE license, 8+ years’ experience in structural design, and CAD/MS Office proficiency.