Lead Civil / Structural Engineer

One of our International Oilfield Services client is seeking a Lead Civil / Structural Engineer to be based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Lead Civil/Structural Engineer is responsible for all civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering activities across large-scale industrial projects. This role spans FEED through commissioning and encompasses site civil works, structural steel and concrete design, foundations, roads, drainage, and earthworks. This role demands a strong EPC background with a track record of delivering complex industrial plant civil/structural scopes in demanding environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the civil/structural discipline through all project phases — FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.

Develop and manage civil/structural deliverables: site development plans, foundation designs, structural drawings, civil specifications, and material take-offs.

Lead geotechnical assessment interpretation and foundation design for large industrial equipment, storage tanks, and process structures in arid/desert environments.

Design reinforced concrete structures, structural steel frames, pipe racks, equipment foundations, and underground utilities.

Ensure designs meet Saudi Aramco standards, Saudi Building Code (SBC), ACI, AISC, ASCE, and other applicable international codes.

Manage coordination with process and mechanical disciplines for equipment loads, anchor bolt design, and nozzle orientations.

Oversee preparation of civil/structural material requisitions, vendor document reviews, and supplier evaluations.

Provide construction support: review submittals, attend inspection hold points, resolve technical queries, and ensure workmanship quality.

Support commissioning and structural pre-completion inspections; coordinate civil punch list completion.

Lead, review, and approve the work of civil/structural team members and sub-consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Minimum 10+ years of experience on EPC projects in oil & gas, petrochemical, or large-scale industrial facilities.

Strong background in reinforced concrete, structural steel, and foundation engineering for heavy industrial plants.

Familiarity with desert/arid ground conditions, and seismic design requirements in the Arabian Peninsula is highly preferred.

Proficiency in structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, or equivalent).

Experience with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and Saudi Building Code is a significant advantage.

Owner's engineering or PMC-side experience in addition to EPC background is a significant advantage.

Hands-on field construction experience and comfort working on active project sites is strongly preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.