Structural Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

The role is for a major production sustainability project in Qatar, focusing on the design and engineering of offshore platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Structural Design & Analysis
- Lead engineering and design of offshore structures (jackets and topsides)
- Perform structural analysis using industry-standard tools
- Optimise layout and configuration of steel frameworks

2. Jacket Engineering
- Design and analyse offshore jackets
- Ensure stability, weight, and load distribution requirements are met
- Coordinate with installation teams for optimisation

3. Topside Structural Design
- Engineer structural layouts for topside facilities
- Collaborate with other disciplines for integrated design
- Ensure ease of maintenance and safety compliance

4. Material Selection & Specifications
- Define appropriate materials for offshore structures
- Prepare detailed material specifications

5. Environmental Load Calculations
- Perform calculations for wind, wave, and seismic impacts
- Use advanced modelling techniques for simulations
- Ensure compliance with international design codes

6. Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Work with other engineering disciplines
- Participate in design reviews
- Coordinate with installation teams

7. Offshore Installation Support
- Provide technical support during installation
- Conduct on-site inspections

8. Review & Modification
- Review and revise structural designs
- Perform clash detection and interface analysis

9. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare engineering documentation and reports
- Maintain organized records

10. Compliance & Standards
- Adhere to industry standards and best practices
- Incorporate safety features into designs
- Ensure environmental and safety regulation compliance

Desired candidate profile

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 5+ years experience in offshore platform structural design
- Proficiency in structural analysis software
- Knowledge of offshore design codes and standards
- Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with offshore projects in the Middle East
- EPC or EPCI project experience
- Familiarity with corrosion-resistant alloys for offshore applications
Review & Modification
- Review and revise structural designs
- Perform clash detection and interface analysis

Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare engineering documentation and reports
- Maintain organized records

Compliance & Standards
- Adhere to industry standards and best practices
- Incorporate safety features into designs
- Ensure environmental and safety regulation compliance