Structural Engineer

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare / review design analyses, calculations and procedures for structural in-service & pre-service engineering analyses deliverables such as: inplace, transportation, lifting, load-out, seafastening/tie-down, installation, vessel deck layout and modification, ROV platform erection, etc.

• Be familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues.

• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings.

• Maintain close co-ordination with other disciplines / entities, such as; Project Management Team, Vessel, ROV, Survey, Offshore, Fabrication, Construction, etc.

• Assist in preparation of estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements and manhour estimates.

• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and to maintain preferred Company procedures, specifications, standards, practices and operational requirements.

• Prepare Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications, as required.

• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity.

• Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings and offshore site surveys, as required.

• Assist procurement team in procuring Discipline equipment, materials and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Company objectives and procedures.

• Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary.

• Provide technical support to all fabrication queries, including identifying defect / rectification requirements.

• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary and manpower related.

• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity.

• Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Company and other entities (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval.

• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience on structural engineering.

• Be aware of costs related to own work and of the discipline.

• Prepare / review all detailed drawings ensuring technical correctness, professional presentation and that fabrication and installation requirements are satisfied.

• Fully conversant with AutoCAD.

• Familiar with engineering software tools in addition to SACS, StaadPro, USFOS, ANSYS, etc.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Professional Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Experience:

• 10+ yrs in oil and gas with major EPC contractor or consultant.

• Experience of working in a variety of projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, on and offshore, Pre-FEED through to EPC, with a focus on offshore upstream

• Engineer Registration in the State of Qatar (highly recommended)

• Proven core Structural Engineering skills, including design experience and preferably in the Oil & Gas sector.

• Good knowledge of Diving, ROV & Survey operations

Geographic Experience:

GCC or Europe Preferred

Computer Skills:

Fully conversant with MS Office and AutoCAD

Familiar with engineering software tools in addition to SACS, StaadPro, USFOS, ANSYS, etc..

Other Engineering software (Orcaflex, Sacs, Mose, Abaqus…) is a plus. Oracle applications

Language Skills:

• Busineess Fluent in English – both written and spoken is required

• Arabic a plus

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of mechanical, stuctural, and SURF

• Strong knowledge of related health, safety, security and environmental regulations

• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems, such as ISO 9001

• Mandatory to possess valid Qatar driving license to attend site visit as and when required

• Understanding or project management practices

Others:

• Pleasant personality

• Good interpersonal and communication skills