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Principal Civil Structural Engineer Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Wood

Principal Civil & Structural Engineer — Wood Doha, Qatar

Wood has an opportunity for a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join our team in Qatar on a long‑term basis. This is a key role within the Wood Doha office delivering across Concept study, FEED, EPC and PMC scopes of work.

Responsibilities

The Principal Civil & Structural Engineer will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man‑hour, cost and the project schedule targets.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Produce, review, and take responsibility for the accuracy of detailed calculations, civil engineering datasheets and drawings to specify the civil engineering requirements of our projects.
  • Having sound experience in the design and analysis of new and existing buildings, structures, foundations, infrastructure and civil works including drainage design, roads and pavement design commonly found in oil & gas facilities.
  • Having good experience in the design of both concrete and steel structures including piperacks, buildings, technological structures, equipment supporting structures, pipe bridges, pipe supports, pipe sleepers, etc.
  • Having good experience in the design and checking of different types of foundations such as isolated, combined, raft etc including dynamic foundations, equipment foundations, compressor foundations, pump foundations, underground pits/structures, etc.
  • Having good experience both working and checking level for the adequacy checks for the existing structures and foundations including piperacks, buildings, pipe bridges, technological structures, equipment foundations, etc.
  • Must have executed recent projects in Intergraph Smart Plant 3D modeling environment.
  • Supervise less experienced civil engineers and, where required, be line manager for civil engineers within Qatar office.
  • As required, perform the role of Lead Engineer including estimating and planning work as well as progress reporting.
  • Support recruitment, training, and development of civil personnel.
  • Follow company standards and procedures to schedule and budget as advised by the Lead civil Engineer.
  • Remain up to date with the latest technical developments in your fields of expertise.
  • Demonstrate, provide and develop appropriate technical solutions for specific project issues.
  • Ensure the delivery of challenging project and client targets using sound technical knowledge and decision‑making skills.
  • Familiarity with engineering software such as STAAD‑Pro, Foundation 3D, Mat 3D, etc., both as a user and checker.
  • Take a proactive approach to personal & professional development.
  • Ensure Wood and Client Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures are followed and that a high standard of safety is achieved in all associated work.
  • Demonstrate appreciation of commercial and technical risks, managing these appropriately within own work and highlighting any significant issues to Lead Civil Engineer / Engineering Manager.
  • Seek and support opportunities for department and project improvement and contribute to developing solutions.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Similar with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
  • Enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, Grade A Category as a mandatory requirement.
  • If not enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, then candidates must be a Chartered Engineer.
  • Proven core Civil Engineering skills, including design experience and preferably in the Oil & Gas sector.
  • Experience of working in a variety of Onshore projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, Pre‑FEED through to EPC.
  • A self‑motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organizational awareness.
  • Ability to impact and influence fellow workers.
  • Demonstration of customer focus and ability to respond to customer needs whilst achieving project and corporate objectives.
  • Display analytical and innovation skills to manage new technology.

What We Can Offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders…

Title: Principal Civil Structural Engineer

Company: Wood

Location: Doha, Qatar

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