Lead Civil/Structural Engineer

Wood

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• B.S. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
• Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred

Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
• Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
• Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
• Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
• Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
• Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
• Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions
• Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures
• Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions
• Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty
• Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders
• Has a in depth understanding of Wood's business position and commercial objectives, is able to implement recommend improvements to those commercial objectives. Understands and can manage technical and commercial risk

Personal attributes:

• Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
• Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
• Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development of self and others
• High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative
• Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
• Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects

Job Objective:

Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing technical expertise to the business
• Contributing to business growth
• May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist
• Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.
• Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.
• Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction
• May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise
• Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems
• In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects
• Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise
• In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Definition and approval of technical scopes

• Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design
• Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects
• Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines