Job Title: Structural Engineering Lead
Job Location: Qatar
Job Type: Contract
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineering Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing structural engineering activities for Topsides, Onshore Facilities (Offshore scope), and Gas & MEG Pipeline designs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, codes, and standards. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise within the oil and gas industry, particularly in Brownfield engineering and major project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the Contractor's Structural Engineering for Topsides, Onshore Facilities (Offshore scope), and Pipelines complies with contract requirements, including applicable codes and standards.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors to promote compliance and best practices.
- Plan and schedule structural engineering deliverables for efficient project execution, ensuring alignment with operational policies, business conduct standards, and project management systems.
- Participate in key design workshops and ensure that structural design recommendations are implemented and actions closed before project completion (e.g., Lessons Learned, Value Engineering, HAZOP, 3D model reviews, Engineering Criticality Assessment).
- Supervise engineering interfaces between structural engineering of Topsides, Onshore Facilities (Offshore scope), Pipelines, and other project teams (Operations, Drilling, Well Management, Jacket, Onshore Project Team).
- Support the NFE Offshore Engineering Manager in monitoring the contractor's progress on delivering required documents related to structural engineering.
- Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts regarding the disciplines involved in structural engineering and ensure endorsement of technical deviations from company specifications where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with management of change procedures for any design modifications or deviations from company directives.
- Liaise with vendors, sub-vendors, and subcontractors to address structural engineering concerns and assess the acceptability of equipment, techniques, and methods.
- Review and validate structural/weight control standards, material requisitions, and final purchase orders to ensure alignment with specifications.
- Participate in inspections at fabrication yards and witness installation and acceptance tests to ensure quality and compliance.
Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Structural, Civil, or related discipline) or equivalent. Any qualification, technical, or knowledge requirements may be waived through relevant work experience.
- 10+ years of relevant experience as a Structural Lead in a major oil & gas project environment.
- Broad knowledge of engineering execution, design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, offshore facilities design, construction, and operations.
- Previous experience in Brownfield engineering and execution is required.
Technical & Business Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to work in a team and interact within a Project Management Team (PMT).
- High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Computer literacy, including regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications.
- Strong understanding of electrical, instrumentation, telecom, piping, and mechanical equipment in relation to structural engineering.