Principal Structural Engineer

🏢 McDermott
📍 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2mo ago🔄 Updated: 2mo ago
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The Principal Structural Engineer is responsible for interpreting complex structural engineering challenges and recommending best practices. This role requires in-depth expertise in structural engineering and a broad knowledge of the discipline within the engineering function. The engineer will solve complex structural-related problems independently and may lead functional teams or projects. Key responsibilities include performing conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design, preparing detailed design calculations and reports, managing time to meet objectives, and communicating difficult concepts effectively. As a Lead Engineer, they will direct engineering teams, lead discipline engineering design, and manage project execution, scope, deliverables, schedule, and manpower resources. They will also act as a project representative in various meetings and mentor other employees. The role also involves coordinating and checking the work of other engineers, providing technical assistance, preparing bid proposals, supervising engineers and designers, defining scopes of work, providing engineering support, and performing engineering checks and design verification. Specializations in various fields and design codes are preferred. The engineer will report to Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, or Project Manager, and functionally to the Supervising Department Manager, liaising with multiple stakeholders.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Structural EngineeringMEP Coordination
Other
design techniquesanalysis methodscodesTQMcost-consciousnessEnglish
Business, Sales & Management
Quality Standards
Design, Content & Media
Brand Guidelines
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
ExecutionProblem SolvingLeadershipCommunication
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Engineering, Construction & Trades
Geotechnical EngineeringDynamoPiping Design
Other
steel designconcrete designFEMfatigue calculationsearthquake analysisjackets designFPSOs designblast analysishydrodynamicscomplex structures designtopsides designweight controlcenter of gravity reportingEC codesACI/AISC/API codesGOST codes
Design, Content & Media
Architectural Design
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering with 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas detail design. Must have seasoned structural knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and be HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious. Fluency in English is required.
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The Principal Structural Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex structural-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Structural Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of structural engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in structural engineering as well as broad knowledge of the structural discipline within the engineering function. 

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