Job description

The Senior Civil/Structural Designer at Wood is responsible for the design and detailing of civil and structural works for oil and gas projects, specifically a major onshore brownfield project in Dubai, UAE. The position entails full-time office-based work with occasional travel. The designer will focus on EPC and FEED projects, preparing layout drawings, underground drainage designs, concrete and structural steel works. Proficiency in SP3D and experience with Navisworks or SPR is mandatory; familiarity with PDS/PDMS is an advantage. The candidate must ensure compliance with American codes and standards, and will contribute to specification development, MTO preparation, and technical documentation. Responsibilities include reviewing and checking discipline work, preparing estimates, and maintaining project quality standards. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and the client, involvement in change control, and support for continuous technical development and performance improvement. The designer must also be capable of handling brownfield scopes and interfacing with other disciplines.