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Principal Offshore Structural Engineer Job Description

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar with 4 recent postings.

Gulf postings
4
Active markets
1
Typical experience
15+ years
In brief

A Principal Offshore Structural Engineer in the GCC region requires safety, quality control, Excel, communication, leadership. Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Principal Offshore Structural Engineer salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Principal Offshore Structural Engineer. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
22,000
Median
33,500
75th percentile
48,500

Key responsibilities

  • 01Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
  • 02Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
  • 03Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
  • 04Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
  • 05Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
  • 06Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
  • 07Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
  • 08Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
  • 09Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
  • 10Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
  • 11Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting, as needed.
  • 12Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.

Required qualifications

  • : Pacific. Understanding of substructure and topsides in
  • : service analyses; pre
  • : solving, and communication skills. Have demonstrated experience of working within a small project office, supporting cross
  • : disciplinary activities beyond their core discipline

Education requirements

  • : Bachelor's degree

Required skills

safetyquality controlexcelcommunicationleadershipproject managementisoaws

Preferred skills

plccomplianceActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control Analysis

Tools & technologies

excelawsteamsComputer aided design CAD softwareCost estimating softwareInventory tracking softwareMicrosoft OutlookProject scheduling softwareTurtle Creek Software Goldenseal

Hiring companies we see

  • Wood
  • John Wood Group PLC
  • EHIF

Hired across

  • Qatar

FAQ

  • What does a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer do in the GCC?

    A Principal Offshore Structural Engineer in the GCC performs core duties related to safety, quality control, Excel, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 15+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Principal Offshore Structural Engineer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Qatar, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer role?

    Key skills include safety, quality control, Excel, communication, leadership, project management, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Principal Offshore Structural Engineer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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