Lead Civil / Structural Engineer
On-siteDhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Lead the civil/structural discipline through FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases for large-scale industrial projects. Develop and manage deliverables including site development plans, foundation designs, structural drawings, and material take-offs. Interpret geotechnical assessments and design reinforced concrete structures, structural steel frames, and equipment foundations for storage tanks and process structures in arid environments. Ensure all designs comply with Saudi Aramco standards, the Saudi Building Code, ACI, AISC, and ASCE while coordinating with process and mechanical teams on equipment loads and anchor bolt design. Oversee vendor document reviews, submittal approvals, and inspection hold points to ensure workmanship quality. Lead and review civil/structural team members and sub-consultants to support commissioning and punch list completion. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, 10+ years of EPC experience, and proficiency in structural analysis software.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Minimum 10+ years of experience on EPC projects in oil & gas, petrochemical, or large-scale industrial facilities
- Strong background in reinforced concrete, structural steel, and foundation engineering for heavy industrial plants
- Proficiency in structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, or equivalent)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with desert/arid ground conditions, and seismic design requirements in the Arabian Peninsula
- Experience with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and Saudi Building Code
- Owner's engineering or PMC-side experience in addition to EPC background
- Hands-on field construction experience and comfort working on active project sites
- Arabic language skills
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