Specialist Offshore Structural Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Offshore Structural Engineer with a proven track record in designing, analyzing and overseeing the construction and maintenance of offshore structures like oil rigs and wind farms, ensuring they withstand harsh marine conditions and comply with safety standards for a high-profile client.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Develop detailed designs for offshore structures like oil platforms, wind turbines, and subsea systems, ensuring they meet the required specifications and standards.
• Perform complex analyses to evaluate the strength, stability, and safety of structures under various conditions such as waves, wind, and earthquakes.
• Choose appropriate materials that can withstand harsh marine environments and ensure the longevity and durability of the structures.
• Ensure all designs and constructions comply with international and local regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of projects, from initial design and planning to construction, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address issues like structural failure, corrosion, and environmental impact.
• Work closely with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and address any challenges that arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of engineers, designers and delivering the civil, structural design calculations & drawings within stipulated time
• Good 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 Project 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 Subcontractor 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. Prioritizing the engineering activities to meet project schedule
• Evaluate supplier/subcontractor bids for compliance to COMPANY 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• 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.
• Candidates with Masters in Structural Engineering are preferred
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Engineers and designers
• Offshore experience is must, whilst ADNOC experience is desired.
• 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. Also conversant of ADNOC design standards
• Able to communicate in English both in verbally and writing with other disciplines & multinational work forces in effective manner
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

ABOUT US

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. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.