Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

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Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

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Job Description: Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

Title:Lead Civil and Structural Engineer

Company:KBR Corporate Inhouse Engineering

Location:Abu Dhabi UAE KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for civil and structural engineering within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Define design bases codes standards and deliverables for civil and structural works to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the integrity of buildings foundations supports offshore platforms and related structures throughout front-end and detailed design stages.
• Mentor engineers manage interfaces with other disciplines and ensure adherence to project schedules and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design analysis and detailing for FEED and Detail Engineering.
• Develop and review design bases codes standards drawings specifications and datasheets for civil/structural works (foundations steel structures concrete steelwork supports access solutions and platforms).
• Perform and supervise structural analyses (RCC/steel finite element analysis as applicable) load calculations seismic/wind assessments and foundation design.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g. ACI AISC BS Eurocodes where applicable API RP ISO NFPA) and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with process mechanical piping electrical instrumentation and reliability disciplines; manage vendors subcontractors and third-party design reviews.
• Lead risk assessments related to civil/structural integrity (HAZOP/HAZID RAM LOPA) and participate in safety reviews.
• Review and approve technical deliverables ( drawings bill of materials design change requests MOC/Change Notes technical queries).
• Mentor and develop junior civil/structural engineers; support staffing training and performance evaluations.
• Develop and manage execution plans man-hour estimates and budgets for civil/structural scope.
• Ensure QA/QC practices drawing standards material specifications and requisition packages.
• Support field construction commissioning and start-up activities; assist with as-built documentation and punch lists.
• Stay current with advances in civil/structural engineering and recommend value-added solutions.

Experience

• Experience:15 years in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record delivering civil/structural design and construction-ready packages on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors degree in Engineering with a civil/structural focus.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification related to structural integrity welding or geotechnical aspects is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in civil and structural design analysis and detailing for oil & gas facilities.
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (e.g. SAP2000 ETABS) and 3D modeling software.
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables MOC/Change control and document controls.
• Knowledge of codes and standards (ACI AISC Eurocode API RP ISO NFPA) relevant to civil/structural work.
• Experience with foundations (concrete steel piling) steel structures reinforced concrete seismic design and vibration considerations.
• Ability to perform structural calculations load combinations and safety reviews.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Key Skills
Building Construction,Civil & Structural Engineering,HVAC Design,Arabic English Translation,Archicad
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1