Senior Structural Engineer (Marine)

National Marine Dredging Company

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: GP664-58

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• Assist Engineering Manager in design and evaluation of tender proposal and/or project design.
• Responsible for checking and approval of structural calculation reports and drawings.
• Performs the design of structures, using specialised software or calculations.
• Develop design drawings and specifications for construction projects.
• Ensure correct design approach as per QA/QC procedure and standards.
• Advise on technical aspects of structural works and interact with project and tendering team.
• Investigate and advise on the structural feasibility of temporary structural works.
• Provide backup on technical or design issues.
• Optimise the execution methodology supported by design calculation –value engineering. Ensure accuracy of design works.
• Solve structural related issues on projects.
• Work according to international standard and defined policies and procedures for effective, efficient and professional functioning of structural team.
• Develop R&D initiatives for structural solutions.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications & Certifications:
• Engineering Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering or equivalent
• Strong theoretical background in marine civil engineering
• High level of knowledge of structural design software and tools
• High level of knowledge of applicable international industry standards and guidelines
• Excellent organizational skills

Function specific Experience:
• Consultancy and design experience with reputable international consultants/contractors
• Experience in designing marine and harbour structures

Industry related Experience:
• Port/Marine construction
• Dredging and Reclamation
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Piling and foundation works

Years of experience:
• Minimum 10 years of Port/Marine structural design experience

IT Skills:
• Strong capabilities in using relevant software for Structural Engineering (SAP2000, STAAD, etc.)
• Capabilities in using geotechnical software for piling, sheet piling, quay wall and retaining wall design
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCad

About the Company

By way of a brief introduction to National Marine Dredging Company, in 1976 as a dredging division of ADNOC a board decision was taken to form an autonomous dredging company reporting to its own Board of Directors. NMDC was founded and commenced trading in its own right on 1st January 1980.

We are a National Company owned 40% by the Government of Abu Dhabi and 60% by UAE Nationals and registered as a public company trading on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange with a registered paid up capital asset value of Dhs 169,000,000-00. Currently our business is conducted from our modern premises which include multi-discipline workshops, slip ways and a fully support administration and technical departments located in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi with subsidiary office in Zayed the Second St, Abu Dhabi.

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Senior Structural Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 23,500

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