Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer Civil & Structural (Offshore EPC Project)

Location: Qatar (Onshore Engineering Office / Offshore Fabrication Yard / Offshore Site Interface)

Experience Required: Minimum 8 years total experience, including 4 years in offshore oil & gas projects

The Project Engineer Civil & Structural is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all civil, structural, and architectural engineering activities for offshore EPC projects, including design review, fabrication, load-out, transportation, and offshore installation.

The role ensures that all civil and structural works such as platform jackets, decks, piles, topsides, and modular structures are executed in compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and client requirements.

Reports to: Civil/Structural Lead Engineer / Project Engineering Manager / Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Design Coordination

• Review and manage civil and structural engineering deliverables including general arrangement drawings, structural models, foundation layouts, pile drawings, and load-out drawings.
• Coordinate with design consultants and internal engineering teams to ensure structural integrity, weight control, and constructability.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, offshore codes, and standards such as API RP 2A, AISC, BS EN, DNV, ISO, and NORSOK.
• Conduct design reviews and provide inputs for design optimization and modularization.
• Review vendor drawings for structural steel, gratings, handrails, and other structural components.

2. Construction & Offshore Support

• Supervise structural fabrication and assembly at the yard, including fit-up, welding, and dimensional control.
• Review and approve fabrication drawings, method statements, and lifting/erection procedures.
• Support offshore installation activities including load-out, sea fastening, transportation, and offshore lifting operations.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure construction works are carried out in compliance with approved drawings, quality standards, and HSE regulations.
• Support completion and handover of structural systems during pre-commissioning and mechanical completion phases.

3. Interface & Coordination

• Interface with mechanical, electrical, and piping teams to ensure alignment of supports, penetrations, and routing clearances.
• Coordinate with marine and installation teams to finalize load-out and lifting analyses.
• Liaise with client representatives, certifying authorities (e.g., ABS, BV, DNV), and subcontractors for design verification and approval.
• Attend design and progress meetings to track status, resolve issues, and maintain clear communication among stakeholders.

4. Procurement & Material Management

• Prepare and review Material Requisitions (MR), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), and ensure timely procurement of structural materials.
• Coordinate with vendors and yard for material inspection, receipt, and preservation.
• Verify mill certificates, welding consumables, and offshore-grade material compliance.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain deliverable registers, fabrication progress logs, and weight control reports.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress updates and highlight critical issues affecting schedule or quality.
• Ensure as-built drawings, inspection records, and test reports are properly compiled for handover.
• Contribute to project completion dossiers and lessons-learned reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of EPC project experience, with at least 4 years in offshore oil & gas projects (platforms, jackets, topsides, or modular fabrication).
• Strong technical knowledge of offshore structural design, analysis, and fabrication methods.
• Familiarity with offshore structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, SACS, ANSYS).
• Experience with load-out, transportation, and lifting analysis.
• Understanding of welding, NDT, corrosion protection, and offshore construction sequences.
• Proficient in engineering tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks, SmartPlant, Aconex, MS Project).
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Offshore Survival (BOSIET/HUET) & H2S certification (mandatory for offshore work).
• ISO 9001:2015 awareness certification.
• Structural analysis or FEA software certification (preferred).
• PMP® or project engineering certification (advantageous).

Key Competencies

• Sound understanding of offshore construction methodologies.
• Excellent design coordination and field supervision skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communication across multi-discipline teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and schedule performance.