Job description

The Lead Civil & Structural Engineer is responsible for leading, managing, and executing all civil and structural engineering activities in accordance with Saudi Aramco standards and project requirements. This role ensures that designs meet applicable codes, are constructible, and are delivered on schedule and within budget. The engineer will coordinate closely with other disciplines, Aramco stakeholders, and site teams to ensure technical integrity and smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering Management:

• Lead and manage the development of civil and structural engineering deliverables for industrial oil & gas facilities (greenfield and brownfield).

• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES-A, SAES-Q, SAES-L) and General Instructions (GI).

• Develop or review key design documents including:

o Foundation and structural calculations

o Civil/structural drawings (plans, sections, details)

o Concrete and steel structural designs

o Building and infrastructure layouts

o Site grading, roads, stormwater drainage, culverts, and paving

• Provide design input for major equipment foundations (pumps, compressors, tanks, etc.) and pipe racks.

• Review vendor data and construction drawings for compliance with project and Aramco specifications.

Coordination & Oversight

• Interface with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, piping, instrumentation) to ensure coordinated designs.

• Attend and lead design reviews, model reviews (3D), and constructability sessions.

• Provide support to procurement for reviewing civil/structural material submittals.

• Provide technical support during construction including resolving site queries, reviewing redlines, and participating in inspections.

Site Support:

• Monitor civil and structural site activities to ensure compliance with IFC drawings and specifications.

• Participate in field inspections, material testing, and quality assurance processes.

• Coordinate with Saudi Aramco field engineers and inspectors (PID/PMT) during reviews and walkthroughs.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor civil/structural engineers and CAD designers.

• Ensure timely delivery of quality engineering deliverables and adherence to the project schedule.

• Monitor and control change requests, scope deviations, and design revisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead role.

• Extensive experience in Saudi Aramco projects is preferred

• Familiarity with relevant international codes: ACI, AISC, ASCE, ASTM, BS, and Saudi Aramco standards (SAES, SAMSS, SAEP).

• Strong understanding of constructability, field execution, and civil QA/QC procedures.

• Good communication and team coordination skills.

Preferred:

• Aramco-approved Civil/Structural Engineer.

• Experience in both FEED and EPC stages of large-scale oil & gas projects.

• Familiarity with Aramco work permit systems, safety standards, and construction workflows.

Job location: Aindar/Abqaiq Saudi Aramco

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