KBR
Oil & Gas
SpecialistStructuralEngineer-OffshoreFEEDProject
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“Specialist Structural Engineer - Offshore FEED Project at KBR. Skills: Offshore structural systems, Structural analysis, Design review, Contractor management. Review and oversee FEED structural design. Ensure designs meet functional requirements”
Industry & Context.
Moving outside UAE for 6–8 months
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, 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, Prior experience in ADNOC Offshore projects
What You'll Do.
Review and oversee FEED structural design
Ensure designs meet functional requirements
Ensure designs meet constructability
Ensure designs meet lifecycle performance
Verify structural design basis
Verify analysis methodologies
Review and approve EPC contractor deliverables
Ensure contractor compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards
Ensure contractor compliance with project requirements
Ensure contractor compliance with international codes
Monitor engineering progress
Ensure timely resolution of technical issues
Participate in technical bid evaluations
Participate in vendor assessments
Review and validate structural analyses
Ensure accurate consideration of environmental loads
Verify compliance with codes
Ensure structural integrity
Review design for durability
Review design for maintainability
Support development of inspection philosophy
Support development of maintenance philosophy
Coordinate with process teams
Coordinate with piping teams
Coordinate with mechanical teams
Coordinate with marine teams
Coordinate with geotechnical teams
Coordinate with HSE teams
Ensure integration of structural systems
Support interface management
Support HAZID reviews
Support HAZOP reviews
Support constructability reviews
Support SIMOPS reviews
Identify structural risks
Ensure designs meet safety requirements
Follow ALARP principles
Review fabrication drawings
Ensure suitability for yard construction
Evaluate load-out strategies
Evaluate lifting strategies
Evaluate offshore installation strategies
Ensure constructability concepts are optimized
Ensure modularization concepts are optimized
Review and approve FEED deliverables
Maintain technical records
Maintain compliance registers
Provide progress updates to management
Provide technical updates to management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary coordination; Interface management
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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