Title:
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.