Lead Structural Engineer

Job description / Role

Wood is currently recruiting Lead Structural Engineer based in client office Dubai, UAE. Below are more details about the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Leading a team of engineers, designers and delivering the civil, structural design calculations & drawings within stipulated time by providing the proper guidance & technical support.
- Develop Structural design from the Conceptual Stage through the Detailed Design Stage providing sustainable and efficient solutions.
- Extensive analysis knowledge of In-place, Preservice, Spectral Fatigue, Seismic, Pushover and Jacket Mating for Fixed Platform structures and In-place, Lifting, Transit and Blast condition of offshore Structures.
- Provided guidance/instruction to engineers for various secondary/miscellaneous calculation and designers for detailing/drawing.
- Preparation of specifications for design basis report, soil investigation in line with client requirements.
- Cross functional teamwork for optimizing the layouts & general arrangement of structures, vendor drawings / foundation loads of the structures and for resolving the interference issues.
- Engineering co-ordination with other departments, projects team & site team for inputs or comments on civil & structural drawings prior to submission to client for approval.
- Technical discussions with Sub Contractor consultants for review & approve the drawing and design calculations.
- Hands on experience in industry software 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navis Works), MS Office Suite, etc.
- Review of geotechnical report and interpretation of soil parameters for the analysis and design of shallow, pile foundations.
- Participation in the project co-ordination meetings with the site, vendors, review consultants and client to resolve the technical issues. Prioritising the engineering activities to meet project schedule.
- Evaluate supplier/subcontractor bids for compliance to COMAPANY specifications and scopes of work.
- Site visits to resolve the construction problems and site mismatches with respect to drawings issued for construction.
- Providing pre- bid engineering support by calculating the architectural, civil & structural BOQ's.
- Preparation of standard spread sheets, auditing & approving the standard design programs/ templates related to civil & structural engineering.
- Promote an organization culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation, and supports development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

- Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region.
- Brownfield onshore/offshore experience is mandatory.
- Preferred to have candidates with UK based projects experience in the Offshore/Onshore
- Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers.
- Expert in using structural software such as SACS, STAAD Pro, Intermediate knowledge on FEM software like ANSYS & FEMAP, review software like TEKLA & NAVIS and conversant in mathematical tools like Mathcad and MS Excel.
- Familiar with International codes and standards like API, AISC, ISO, EN1993 (EURO), BS, ABS and DNVGL.
- Able to communicate in English both in verbally and writing with other disciplines & multinational work forces in effective manner

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.