Job Summary

We are inviting Senior Engineers (Offshore Structures) to join our Oil & Gas team located in Abu Dhabi/Sharjah, UAE.

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services, Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice. This is a great opportunity for talented engineers to gain additional technical exposure within an internationally renowned consultant delivering projects around the globe.

To fill our current openings, we are inviting talented engineers with minimum 15 years of relevant experience to join our Offshore Structural team in UAE.

Core Responsibilities

• Performing and managing Conceptual, Front End Engineering Design, Detailed Design & Engineering of Offshore Structures.
• Performing and managing In-place strength, pushover, fatigue, seismic, boat impact and installation related analyses of fixed offshore steel structures using SACS software.
• Administering calculations to design platform modifications & assess structural integrity of existing platforms.
• Carryout and overseeing detail design of pile foundations, boat landings and fenders, offshore bridges, helidecks, structural joints, installation aids, equipment supports and riser clamps.
• Collaborating installation related analyse such as, load-out, lifting, transportation, stability analyses, pile drivability and design of installation aids for offshore structures.
• Assessing static and dynamic response of structures to accidental loads such as fire, explosion and dropped objects.
• Undertaking structural design calculations to supplement and refine automatic computer generated code check results.
• Relaying professional study results to clients, either through verbal presentation or written reports.
• Reviewing and approving engineering submissions from EPC Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Vendors.
• Assisting with Feasibility Studies and Constructability reviews for structural related projects.
• Review and approval of Engineering submissions from EPC Contractors, sub-contractors, Vendors.
• Attend design review meetings, Engineering Interface meetings, HSE workshops etc. with Clients/ Contractors, as required.
• Supporting Construction by attending to site queries and related issues and then incorporating any design changes required.
• Supervise and guide Engineers and Designers in structural analysis & design work and in preparation of drawings.
• Effective communication of study results to clients, either through verbal presentation or written reports.
• A committed team player able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.

Core Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Civil / Structural or equivalent from a reputed University. Post-graduate qualification in Civil or Structural or Geotechnical Engineering desirable.
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in structural design and analyses for fixed offshore structures and min. 10 years experience in supervising/managing structural engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience in in-place strength, push-over, fatigue, seismic, boat impact/accidental and installation related analyses using SACS software.
• Experience in SESAM/Genie, USFOS & ABAQUS software desirable.
• Proven familiarity with current API, AISC, DNV and ISO codes & standards applicable to design/analysis of offshore structures.

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