Civil / Structural Designer (Oil & Gas)

About the role

Eram Talent is looking for an experienced Civil/Structural Designer to join its engineering team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The designer develops civil and structural design deliverables, including 2D drawings, 3D models, layouts and construction drawings for industrial and Oil & Gas facilities, across FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D civil and structural design models and drawings.
• Prepare detailed drawings for structural steel, concrete structures, foundations, pipe racks, platforms, shelters, buildings and equipment support structures.
• Prepare foundation layouts, pile layouts, structural framing plans, sections, elevations and detailed construction drawings.
• Update 3D models using SmartPlant 3D, Smart 3D, AVEVA E3D or similar software.
• Prepare GA drawings, fabrication drawings, reinforcement drawings and Material Take-Offs (MTO).
• Coordinate with Civil/Structural Engineers and Piping, Mechanical, Electrical and Process teams, and perform model reviews and clash detection.
• Incorporate engineering calculations, vendor data, equipment loads and project specifications, and review comments and revisions through FEED, Detailed Engineering and construction.
• Support site activities, technical queries, field modifications and construction-related design needs.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience as a Civil/Structural Designer.
• Strong experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial or EPC; FEED and Detailed Engineering experience highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete modelling and detailing.
• Experience with pipe racks, equipment support structures, platforms, shelters, foundations and underground utilities.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and vendor documents, and work in multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SmartPlant 3D, Smart 3D or AVEVA E3D.
• Good working knowledge of MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Extracting drawings, MTOs and other deliverables from 3D modelling systems.
• Familiarity with international structural and civil design standards.