KBR
oil and gas
SpecialistStructuralEngineer-OffshoreFEEDProject
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“Specialist Structural Engineer - Offshore FEED Project at KBR. Skills: Structural engineering, Offshore FEED projects, Structural analysis, Design review. Providing technical expertise and oversight for structural engineering deliverables during the FEED phase of offshore oil & gas projects under Client PMC.. Ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective structural design of offshore facilities in compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective structural design of offshore facilities in compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.; Ensure designs meet functional requirements, constructability, and lifecycle performance.; Ensure contractor compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards, project requirements, and international codes.; Ensure accurate consideration of environmental loads (wave, wind, current, temperature).; Verify compliance with codes such as API RP 2A, ISO 19902, and DNV standards.; Ensure structural integrity through proper material selection, corrosion allowance, and protective systems.; Ensure integration of structural systems with offshore facilities and subsea infrastructure.; Ensure designs meet safety requirements and follow ALARP principles.; Ensure constructability and modularization concepts are optimized.
Industry & Context.
Ensure timely resolution of technical issues.; Identify structural risks such as overload, fatigue failure, and installation challenges.
Moving outside UAE (to an Asian Country - FEED location ) for 6 – 8 months, Returning to UAE
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or equivalent, Minimum Overall 15 + years of experience in the oil and gas sector., Minimum 5–7 years in offshore FEED / detailed engineering projects., 12–15 + years of experience in structural engineering within oil & gas
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Experience in shallow water offshore projects in the Middle East, Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, Membership in professional bodies (ICE, IStructE, ASCE), Prior experience working in PMC roles and ADNOC Offshore projects
What You'll Do.
Providing technical expertise and oversight for structural engineering deliverables during the FEED phase of offshore oil & gas projects under Client PMC.
and cost-effective structural design of offshore facilities in compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.
Review and oversee FEED structural design for offshore facilities including: Jackets
equipment support structures
Ensure designs meet functional requirements
and lifecycle performance.
Verify structural design basis
and analysis methodologies.
Review and approve EPC contractor deliverables such as structural calculations
Ensure contractor compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards
and international codes.
Monitor engineering progress
and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor assessments.
Review and validate structural analyses including: In-place analysis (operating and extreme conditions)
and installation analyses
Fatigue and seismic analysis
Ensure accurate consideration of environmental loads (wave
Verify compliance with codes such as API RP 2A
Ensure structural integrity through proper material selection
and protective systems.
Review design for durability and maintainability in marine environments.
Support development of inspection and maintenance philosophy.
Coordinate with process
Ensure integration of structural systems with offshore facilities and subsea infrastructure.
Support interface management between topsides and substructures.
Identify structural risks such as overload
and installation challenges.
Ensure designs meet safety requirements and follow ALARP principles.
Review fabrication drawings and ensure suitability for yard construction.
and offshore installation strategies (e. g.
Ensure constructability and modularization concepts are optimized.
Review and approve FEED deliverables including: Structural design basis and philosophies
General arrangement (GA) drawings
Structural calculations and analysis reports
Maintain technical records
and compliance registers.
Provide regular progress and technical updates to ADNOC Offshore PMC management.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with process, piping, mechanical, marine, geotechnical, and HSE teams.; Ensure integration of structural systems with offshore facilities and subsea infrastructure.; Support interface management between topsides and substructures.; Strong teamwork skills
Communication Scope
Strong communication skills; Provide regular progress and technical updates to ADNOC Offshore PMC management.
Process & Methodology
Contractor management, Monitor engineering progress, Highlight risks, Ensure timely resolution of technical issues, Maintain technical records, action logs, and compliance registers.
Full Job Description
**Title:** Specialist Structural Engineer - Offshore FEED Project ** _Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!_** **_The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets._** **_ Job Title: Specialist Structural Engineer - Offshore FEED Project_** KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi for some time till administrative process is completed and the candidate will be then moving outside UAE (to an Asian Country - FEED location ) for 6 – 8 months and then returning to UAE. The project duration is until 2028 with possible extension. **Job Purpose** **The Specialist Structural Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and oversight for structural engineering deliverables during the FEED phase of offshore oil & gas projects under Client PMC. The role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective structural design of offshore facilities in compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.** **Key Responsibilities** **FEED Engineering & Structural Design** * **Review and oversee FEED structural design for offshore facilities including:** * **Jackets, topsides, and decks** * **Wellhead platforms, bridges, and modules** * **Pipe racks, equipment support structures** * **Ensure designs meet functional require
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