Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

Avantis Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Engineering team in the UAE on a full-time basis. The role will support oil & gas and offshore projects, providing advanced structural design, analysis and technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams. The successful candidate will deliver robust structural solutions for steel structures, modules, pipe racks, foundations and offshore structures in compliance with international codes and classification society requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural calculations – perform detailed hand and computer-based calculations for steel structures, modules, pipe racks, equipment foundations and offshore structures to verify strength, stability and serviceability.

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) – conduct and review advanced FEA using ANSYS, STAAD, SAP2000 or equivalent software to assess local and global behaviour, stress concentrations and load paths.

• CFD and specialist analyses – perform or review CFD and related studies where required (wind loading, blast, ventilation, hydrodynamic and other fluid-structure interactions).

• 3D modelling – develop and review structural 3D models to support design, interfacing with plant and naval architecture models and participating in clash detection activities.

• Drawing review – review and approve structural and fabrication drawings, ensuring compliance with design intent, constructability and fabrication requirements.

• Codes & standards compliance – ensure designs meet international codes and standards (AISC, Eurocode, API, ISO) and project/client specifications.

• Classification society requirements – apply and interpret class rules and requirements (DNV, ABS, LR, etc.) for offshore and marine structures.

• Multidisciplinary coordination – coordinate with piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and naval architecture teams to resolve technical interfaces and load acceptance.

• Bidding and proposal support – contribute technical input during tender and proposal phases, including scope clarifications, assumptions and engineering estimates.

• MTO & weight calculations – prepare and review Material Take-Offs (MTO), weight estimates and mass properties for procurement and load assessment.

• Design reviews & safety sessions – participate in design reviews, HAZOP, constructability reviews and client meetings, providing technical rationale and mitigation measures.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience – minimum 6+ years of structural engineering experience on Oil & Gas and offshore projects, with demonstrable delivery of complex structural designs.

• Technical skills – strong experience in structural calculations and advanced analysis, with hands-on use of FEA tools (ANSYS, STAAD, SAP2000 or equivalent).

• Specialist knowledge – experience in CFD or equivalent fluid-structure interaction studies is advantageous.

• Class rules – working knowledge of classification society rules and their application to offshore structures (DNV, ABS, LR, etc.).

• Modelling & drawing review – experience in 3D structural modelling and detailed drawing/fabrication review processes.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Structural or Mechanical Engineering. A naval architecture background is preferred.

• Communication – excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Professional conduct – able to work independently and provide technical leadership, demonstrating attention to detail and commitment to HSE and quality.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience and market standards in the UAE.

• Technical challenges – opportunity to work on complex oil & gas and offshore projects within an experienced engineering team.

• Career development and exposure to multidisciplinary project delivery, international standards and classification society interfaces.

• Supportive working environment with emphasis on safety, quality and collaborative delivery.

Application

To apply, please submit an updated CV outlining relevant experience, qualifications and current location. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates and will be considered without discrimination.