Structural Engineer

Job Description

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