Senior Civil Designer

Working location

United Arab Emirates

Reports to

Lead discipline engineer

Why does this position exist?

To provide discipline-specific design and drafting services, including technical support and supervision both within the civil structural discipline and to other disciplines.

Key responsibilities

Technical competency

Adhere to accepted engineering and design practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Standardize equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates.

Contribute to understanding of technical knowledge, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Utilize local/global standards to support technical excellence.

Support peer reviews and incorporate comments and findings.

Deliver discipline-specific design and drafting services that meet internal, client, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Apply recognized offshore/onshore engineering practices related to civil structural design.

Check drawings/models and maintain quality of deliverables.

Prepare and detail underground drawings.

Project execution

Understand project and discipline scope, cost, and time requirements and assist the team to meet expectations.

Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure project success.

Support management of project change and progress for the discipline.

Initiate, design, and drafting assignments according to project requirements and within budget.

Resolve discrepancies between internal and client requirements.

Provide design deliverables for project estimating as needed.

Project deliverables

Gather data from multiple sources and prepare analyses and calculations.

Assist with recommendations and support creation of final documentation.

Define technical issues and recommend solutions for project documents.

Ensure technical integrity through design review and checking activities.

Create drawings and documentation, participate in project reviews, and comply with checking procedures.

Site support

Participate in constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews and incorporate requirements into design.

Work with site personnel to resolve issues.

Create plans or documents for construction, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance, or decommissioning.

Provide on-site support if required.

Vision, purpose & values

Understand and communicate company vision, purpose & values, translating strategy into practical goals and objectives for self and team.

Quality assurance

Work within quality assurance systems and guidelines.

Safety

Follow occupational health & safety procedures.

Implement HSE in the design process, focusing on process safety and using best practices.

Requirements

Industry experience

Minimum of 12 years' experience in green and brown field oil & gas related civil/structural projects.

Education and qualifications

Trade apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, or advanced diploma in engineering technology (civil or structural discipline).

Job specific knowledge

Experience with engineering codes and standards applicable to oil & gas/refinery or petrochemical projects.

Preparation of drawings for concrete and steel structures using ACAD and Microstation.

Preparation of reinforcement detail drawings for concrete structures and site grading drawings.

Experience in interacting with other departments for drawing clarifications.

Maintaining records of drawings and related documents.

Estimation of concrete and structural steel quantities.

3D modeling of structures using E3D/S3D/Civil 3D; participation in 3D model review and clash checking using Navisworks.

Development of civil/structural deliverables including drawings, sketches, diagrams, lists, 3D models, MTOs, schedules, and registers.

IT skills

Proficient in AutoCAD, Microstation, with 3D modeling capability and knowledge of Navisworks.

Essential competencies

Relating and networking - builds positive relationships at all levels.

Applying expertise & technology - uses technical knowledge and digital tools to achieve objectives.

Planning and organizing - manages time and sets priorities effectively with minimal supervision.

Delivering results and meeting customer expectations - focuses on customer satisfaction and quality solutions.

Following instructions and procedures - competent with workflow and design standards/codes for civil/structural engineering.

Coping with pressure and setbacks - maintains composure and productivity in high-pressure situations.

Desirable competencies

Initiates action and takes responsibility.

Works effectively with teams and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrates integrity and upholds ethics and values.

Analyzes problems methodically and offers effective solutions.

Quick learner, gathers data to support decisions, and adapts well to new tasks.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and embraces change.

People skills

Able to work in and contribute to diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written English skills, able to present ideas clearly to individuals and groups.

Trusted by others and consistently honors commitments.

Willing to learn and continuously improve performance.

Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.

HSE capability

Maintain and promote a culture of high health, safety, and environmental performance.

Commit to personal well-being and a safe workplace.

Identify and report work hazards and incidents proactively.

General accountabilities

Deliver quality services and maintain a strong focus on customer needs.

Actively commit to the company's vision and best interests.

Perform additional duties as required.

Demonstrate punctuality and dedication to the organization.

Comply with all legal and safety requirements associated with the role.

Effectively prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.