Civil Engineer

Role Overview

Civil Engineer position with KBR, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for an Offshore Project serving the KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team.

Company Overview

KBR is a team of teams delivering 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 achieving their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including 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.

Role Purpose

The Civil Engineer will be responsible for providing technical expertise in civil and structural engineering activities related to offshore and onshore assets. The role focuses on structural integrity assessment, inspection planning, rehabilitation studies, project coordination, design review, and management of engineering consultancy services to ensure the safe and reliable operation of ADNOC Offshore facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Analysis

• Perform detailed civil and structural engineering design and analysis for concrete and steel structures in compliance with applicable ADNOC, international, and industry standards.
• Review engineering deliverables, structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

Structural Assessment and Integrity

• Carry out structural integrity assessments, fitness-for-service evaluations, and condition assessments of existing offshore and onshore structures.
• Evaluate structural inspection findings and recommend repair, strengthening, rehabilitation, or replacement solutions.
• Support asset integrity management initiatives through assessment, monitoring, and maintenance recommendations.

Inspection Planning and Management

• Develop and prepare Scope of Work (SOW) documents for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Destructive Testing (DT) inspection programs.
• Review, monitor, and supervise consultants and contractors performing NDT/DT activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.

Bid Evaluation and Contract Management

• Participate in technical bid evaluations and prepare Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) reports for engineering and inspection contracts.
• Review, monitor, and supervise consultants and contractors performing NDT/DT activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.

Coordination and Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and timely delivery.
• Provide technical support during project planning, execution, construction, inspection, and commissioning phases.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, HSE requirements, project procedures, and international engineering codes.
• Prepare engineering reports, presentations, project schedules, and progress updates for management review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Overall industry experience of 12 to 15 years in Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Proven hands-on design experience in Concrete and Steel Structures.
• Strong experience in conducting Structural Integrity Assessments of existing facilities.
• Experience in preparing Scope of Work (SOW) and inspection programs for NDT/DT requirements.
• Experience supervising and managing consultants and contractors performing NDT/DT activities.
• Experience in Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and preparation of bid assessment reports.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, planning, and management.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas, Offshore, Petrochemical, or Energy sector is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with international design codes such as ACI, AISC, BS, Eurocodes, API, and relevant ADNOC standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures.
• Asset integrity and life extension assessment.
• Inspection planning and management.
• Technical report writing and documentation.
• Contract and consultant management.
• Risk assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as STAAD Pro, SACS, SAP2000, ETABS, or equivalent.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills.

Additional Information

• ADNOC Group project experience is preferred.
• Offshore platform structural assessment and rehabilitation projects are preferred.
• Brownfield engineering and asset integrity management projects are preferred.
• Membership of a recognized engineering institution (ICE, ASCE, IStructE, etc.) is an advantage.