Senior Offshore Structural Designer
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Technip Energies seeks a Senior Offshore Structural Designer for a full-time onsite role in Abu Dhabi, reporting to the Head of Department. You will create and coordinate 3D offshore structural models and drawings for jackets, topsides, deck structures, and flare towers across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC and Brownfield phases, ensuring compliance with project specs and API, ISO, DNV, and AISC standards. The role requires 10+ years in offshore structural design and drafting in oil and gas, a Diploma or Bachelor’s, and English fluency; ADNOC experience is highly preferred. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight FEED and EPC experience, MTOs and weight reports, and collaboration under tight schedules; mention software certifications.
We are currently seeking a Senior Offshore Structural Designer , reporting directly to the Head of the Department to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi.
About us:
Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.
Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.
About the mission we offer you:
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The Senior Offshore Structural Designer is responsible for developing and coordinating offshore structural design and drafting deliverables for oil and gas projects during Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Modification phases. The role involves producing high-quality 2D and 3D structural models, detailed fabrication drawings, and multidisciplinary coordination while ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities Structural Design & Modelling- Develop detailed 3D offshore structural models for:
- Jackets
- Topsides
- Deck Structures
- Flare Towers
- Bridges
- Modules
- Pipe Racks
- Monopods and Offshore Support Structures
- Prepare structural layouts, general arrangement drawings, and detailed fabrication drawings.
- Generate structural steel detailing, connection details, and assembly drawings.
- Produce material take-offs (MTOs) and weight reports from structural models.
- Update and maintain structural models throughout project execution.
- Prepare and review:
- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
- Structural Plans and Elevations
- Fabrication and Shop Drawings
- Assembly Drawings
- Erection Drawings
- As-Built Drawings
- Ensure all drawings comply with project standards and drafting procedures.
- Perform self-checking and inter-disciplinary checking of design deliverables.
- Coordinate with Structural Engineers to implement design changes and engineering requirements.
- Interface with Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Marine disciplines.
- Participate in model reviews, clash detection sessions, and design review meetings.
- Coordinate with fabrication yards and construction teams to resolve design and detailing issues.
- Ensure timely completion of structural design deliverables in accordance with project schedules.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering estimates and man-hour assessments.
- Support procurement, fabrication, construction, and offshore installation activities.
- Incorporate client comments and project revisions into engineering deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with:
- API Standards
- ISO Standards
- DNV Standards
- AISC Codes
- Client Specifications
- Adhere to company quality management procedures and engineering best practices.
- Maintain document control and revision management requirements.
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Relevant certifications in drafting and design software will be an advantage.
- 10+ years of experience in offshore structural design and drafting within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield projects.
- Experience working on offshore platforms, jackets, topsides, and associated offshore structures.
- Previous experience on ADNOC offshore projects is highly preferred.
Starting Date: ASAP
About you:
We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:
Qualifications: Bachelors or Diploma
Languages: English + proficiency level (Basic, Professional, Fluent)
Main skills: (up to 4)
Your career with us
Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T. EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.
What’s Next?
Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.
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