JOB DESCRIPTION: LEAD CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Title: Lead Civil and Structural Engineer
Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

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: Bachelor’s 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., STAAD.Pro, 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.

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.