Civil/Structural Design Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking a Civil/Structural Design Engineer to join Ras Tanura Technical Support Division in Northern Area Technical Support Department (NATSD).

NATSD provides engineering support for Northern Area Oil Operations organizations with specialized engineering and technical expertise in various disciplines to maximize profitability and meet the highest standards of safety and environment.

The position requires thorough knowledge of civil/structural design and engineering techniques. The engineer will be responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering solutions, techniques, procedures, and criteria in compliance with the company's Engineering Standards, codes, applicable industry standards, and accepted engineering best practices.

Typical duties will include preparation and/or modification of Civil/Structural engineering drawings, calculations, plans, layout, and design in addition to project specifications, project proposals, and cost estimates.

Minimum Requirements:

The candidate shall hold a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred. You must have interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and contribute positively to the project design team.

A minimum of ten years of experience in structural engineering design of reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and wood structures using US Design Codes and Standards is required. Extensive experience using industry codes such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, UBC is necessary. In addition, the candidate shall have basic architectural knowledge, enough to serve basic building re-designs/renovations/remodeling.

You should have expertise in using STAADPro software, and a working knowledge of Microstation or other drafting software. Strong technical and engineering design skills in a design office environment are required. A Professional Engineering Registration/License from the US/CA is a plus.

The candidate must be physically fit to visit offshore sites, which requires going by chopper or boat. There shall be no physical/medical restrictions.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Produce a full-fledged engineering design package that includes all required documents/drawings for all onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities throughout the Northern Area. The design work requires a thorough knowledge and familiarity with the company and industry standards.
2. Perform structural design including production of construction documents related to onshore/offshore hydrocarbon facilities.
3. Identify design requirements and prepare necessary design calculations using hand calculations and software such as STAADPro V8i or equivalent finite element analysis software.
4. Perform engineering assessments for the repair of deteriorated concrete, prepare technical reports, and verify ‘As-Built’ record drawings for accuracy.
5. Prepare layout plans and structural engineering details for development by draftsmen and designers.
6. Prepare detailed scope of work, material take-offs, and cost estimates as part of the construction documents.
7. Perform field activities such as site surveys and record existing field conditions; take and verify measurements within the project area.
8. Participate in project walkthroughs and provide reports of findings.
9. Provide mentoring and transfer knowledge, skills, and experience to entry-level engineers and designers.

Benefits:

• Compelling remuneration package.
• Permanent Employment on an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement.
• The company's Incentive Plan: This is a broad-based annual and performance-based incentive plan based on company and individual performance, base salary, and length of service during the plan year. The objective of this plan is to drive organizational performance, as well as recognize and reward your contributions beyond the normal annual merit increases.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance: An annual cash payment that more than covers airfare costs to your home country. You have full flexibility to use this payment in any way you choose.
• Annual vacation: You can look forward to up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year. In addition, you’ll typically be granted between 9 and 11 days of public holidays each year.
• Severance award: In accordance with the Saudi labor law, a severance award is payable by the company to employees who leave after two years or more of satisfactory service. The severance award is based on length of continuous service and final base pay. The severance award can be a substantial benefit for longer service employees.
• Education Assistance Plan: If you are hired on family status, you may be eligible to benefit from the company’s excellent education assistance plan for dependent children. This may include the option for them to attend the company's high-quality private schools or to attend international schools in the local community.
• Quality housing in company communities or a rental assistance allowance: We have four communities in the Eastern Province where we provide quality accommodation in pleasant surroundings. Alternatively, employees may obtain housing in the local communities outside of the company's communities, for which we provide a rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care: We provide medical care via our subsidiary medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics. These facilities are among the finest in the Middle East.
• Free access to recreational facilities: You will have access to our extensive range of recreational facilities that include private beaches, tennis courts, exercise gyms, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis and squash courts, and much more.
• Free scheduled transportation: Air-conditioned buses are provided free of charge for transportation within camp areas, to work locations, local shopping areas outside camp, the beach, and our other communities.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: You may enroll in a voluntary program providing term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 12, 18, 24, or 30 times your monthly base salary. Favorable group rates keep the premium low.
• Short-term income benefits: In the event you are unable to work due to illness or injury, short-term income benefits are provided. The benefit is 30 days full pay and 60 days at three-quarters pay in any one year period.
• Death Benefit: The company pays an ex-gratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay if death is from an industrial accident and 12 months base pay if death is non-industrial related.
• Career development: We recognize and value professional growth and achievement, so you’ll have many opportunities to develop your career and expertise.