Principal Designer - Civil and Structural
Posted date [2026-08-04]
(ID: 49043)
McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Principal Designer - Civil and StructuralJob Snapshot
Role: Principal Designer - Civil and Structural
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10 years, including 5 years in oil and gas
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Principal Designer - Civil and Structural position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a senior design opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. McDermott International seeks an experienced professional to lead civil and structural design activities, develop high-quality 2D drawings and 3D models, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, and deliver complex projects within approved schedules and budgets.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: AED 18000-30000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This
position combines advanced civil and structural design expertise with team leadership and project coordination. The Principal Designer may work independently within established procedures or lead medium and large design teams in a multi-office project execution environment. The role requires close collaboration with engineering disciplines, project teams, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and external authorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare conceptual, FEED, study, arrangement, and detailed civil and structural drawings.
* Produce technically accurate deliverables with clear, consistent, and construction-friendly presentation.
* Develop coordinated 3D models and ensure they remain free from interdisciplinary clashes.
* Prepare civil and structural layouts using engineering data and multidisciplinary inputs.
* Complete design deliverables according to project specifications, the Master Document Register, procedures, schedules, and budgets.
* Coordinate the development or modification of 3D macros used in E3D and S3D.
* Establish and organize project-specific 2D and 3D design systems.
* Review the project scope, specifications, schedule, and interdisciplinary requirements.
* Identify design concerns early and initiate suitable corrective measures.
* Assist with technical queries, estimates, proposals, and changes to job scope.
* Attend project kickoff meetings, design reviews, and vendor meetings when acting as Lead Designer.
* Coordinate remote design teams and support multi-office project execution.
* Ensure compliance with company, client, statutory, design-code, and HSE requirements.
* Supervise Designers and Associate Designers assigned to the project.
* Check designs for constructability, operability, maintainability, safety, and interdisciplinary interfaces.
* Review drawings produced by other disciplines and suppliers.
* Provide drafting and technical design support where required.
* Perform design engineering for miscellaneous steel structures.
* Contribute specialist civil and structural design expertise to project proposals.
* Plan discipline scope, deliverables, schedules, and workforce requirements.
* Forecast resource needs and agree allocations with the Engineering Manager.
* Monitor team progress and productivity and initiate corrective actions when required.
* Serve as the discipline contact for project teams, customers, vendors, subcontractors, certifying authorities, auditors, and third parties.
* Maintain appropriate design administration, documentation, and filing.
Ideal Profile
* High school qualification with a diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
* Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
* At least 10 years of experience with a major contractor or engineering consultant.
* Minimum 5 years of civil or structural design experience in the oil and gas sector.
* Experience working on or reviewing at least two projects using E3D or S3D.
* Detailed knowledge of applicable industry drafting standards and design codes.
* Proven ability to lead civil and structural design projects and multidisciplinary teams.
* Capable of working independently and making decisions within established procedures.
* Experienced in coordinating design activities across multiple offices.
* Able to contribute as a civil, structural, and architectural design specialist during proposals.
Skills Set
* Civil and structural design
* Conceptual and FEED design
* Detailed engineering drawings
* 3D model development
* Clash detection and resolution
* E3D and S3D
* AutoCAD
* MicroStation
* 2D drafting systems
* Material control systems
* Structural steel detailing
* Miscellaneous steel engineering
* Constructability reviews
* Multidisciplinary coordination
* Design-code compliance
* HSE design reviews
* Resource forecasting
* Schedule and budget control
* Technical query preparation
* Team leadership
* Multi-office project execution
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to lead technically complex civil and structural design work for major energy projects. The successful candidate will influence design methods, coordinate international teams, improve discipline processes, and contribute specialist expertise across engineering, procurement, construction, and proposal activities.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare conceptual, FEED, study, arrangement, and detailed civil and structural drawings.
* Produce technically accurate deliverables with clear, consistent, and construction-friendly presentation.
* Develop coordinated 3D models and ensure they remain free from interdisciplinary clashes.
* Prepare civil and structural layouts using engineering data and multidisciplinary inputs.
* Complete design deliverables according to project specifications, the Master Document Register, procedures, schedules, and budgets.
* Coordinate the development or modification of 3D macros used in E3D and S3D.
* Establish and organize project-specific 2D and 3D design systems.
* Review the project scope, specifications, schedule, and interdisciplinary requirements.
* Identify design concerns early and initiate suitable corrective measures.
* Assist with technical queries, estimates, proposals, and changes to job scope.
* Attend project kickoff meetings, design reviews, and vendor meetings when acting as Lead Designer.
* Coordinate remote design teams and support multi-office project execution.
* Ensure compliance with company, client, statutory, design-code, and HSE requirements.
* Supervise Designers and Associate Designers assigned to the project.
* Check designs for constructability, operability, maintainability, safety, and interdisciplinary interfaces.
* Review drawings produced by other disciplines and suppliers.
* Provide drafting and technical design support where required.
* Perform design engineering for miscellaneous steel structures.
* Contribute specialist civil and structural design expertise to project proposals.
* Plan discipline scope, deliverables, schedules, and workforce requirements.
* Forecast resource needs and agree allocations with the Engineering Manager.
* Monitor team progress and productivity and initiate corrective actions when required.
* Serve as the discipline contact for project teams, customers, vendors, subcontractors, certifying authorities, auditors, and third parties.
* Maintain appropriate design administration, documentation, and filing.
Ideal Profile
* High school qualification with a diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
* Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
* At least 10 years of experience with a major contractor or engineering consultant.
* Minimum 5 years of civil or structural design experience in the oil and gas sector.
* Experience working on or reviewing at least two projects using E3D or S3D.
* Detailed knowledge of applicable industry drafting standards and design codes.
* Proven ability to lead civil and structural design projects and multidisciplinary teams.
* Capable of working independently and making decisions within established procedures.
* Experienced in coordinating design activities across multiple offices.
* Able to contribute as a civil, structural, and architectural design specialist during proposals.
Skills Set
* Civil and structural design
* Conceptual and FEED design
* Detailed engineering drawings
* 3D model development
* Clash detection and resolution
* E3D and S3D
* AutoCAD
* MicroStation
* 2D drafting systems
* Material control systems
* Structural steel detailing
* Miscellaneous steel engineering
* Constructability reviews
* Multidisciplinary coordination
* Design-code compliance
* HSE design reviews
* Resource forecasting
* Schedule and budget control
* Technical query preparation
* Team leadership
* Multi-office project execution
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to lead technically complex civil and structural design work for major energy projects. The successful candidate will influence design methods, coordinate international teams, improve discipline processes, and contribute specialist expertise across engineering, procurement, construction, and proposal activities.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.
