Overview
SENIOR DESIGNER - CIVIL & STRUCTURE at Duncan & Ross — Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Designer to join our engineering team supporting large-scale onshore oil & gas EPC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality civil and structural design deliverables during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** - Develop detailed civil and structural design drawings and 3D models for onshore oil & gas facilities.
Full job description
We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Designer to join our engineering team supporting large-scale onshore oil & gas EPC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality civil and structural design deliverables during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop detailed civil and structural design drawings and 3D models for onshore oil & gas facilities.
- Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings, concrete and steel detailing drawings, foundation layouts, underground utility layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage systems, and plot plans.
- Create and maintain 3D models using Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D) and generate associated 2D deliverables.
- Produce reinforcement detailing for concrete structures including equipment foundations, pipe racks, substations, control buildings, and process structures.
- Prepare structural steel detailing drawings for platforms, pipe racks, access structures, equipment support structures, and miscellaneous steel.
- Coordinate with Civil & Structural Engineers to incorporate design calculations and engineering requirements into design deliverables.
- Interface with Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, and Architectural disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary design integration.
- Review vendor drawings and incorporate vendor data into project design documents where applicable.
- Ensure all drawings and models comply with project specifications, company procedures, client standards, and applicable international codes.
- Participate in model reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
- Generate material take-offs (MTOs) from drawings and 3D models.
- Address design comments and support engineering teams during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Maintain quality and consistency of design deliverables throughout project execution.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 8–12 years of experience as a Civil & Structural Designer within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
- Proven experience supporting FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of large-scale onshore oil & gas developments.
- Strong experience in designing and detailing: Structural steel structures, Reinforced concrete structures, Equipment foundations, Pipe racks, Buildings and substations, Roads and drainage systems, Underground utility networks
- Previous experience on Middle East oil & gas projects is mandatory.
- Experience in both greenfield and brownfield developments is highly desirable.
- Software Skills- AutoCAD**,** Smart 3D (SP3D/S3D), MicroStation**,** Navisworks**,** Civil 3D**,** Tekla Structures**,** SmartSketch
- Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering drawings, detailing practices, and industry standards.
- Familiarity with reinforced concrete detailing and structural steel fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of international standards and codes including ACI, AISC, ASTM, ASCE, BS, and Eurocodes.
- Understanding of oil & gas facility layouts, underground services, and infrastructure design requirements.
- Ability to interpret engineering calculations and convert them into practical design deliverables.
- Strong attention to detail and drafting accuracy.
- Excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills.
- Ability to work within EPC project schedules and deliverables.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and design optimization.
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