JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood has an opportunity for an experienced Principal Civil and Structural Design Engineer that has previous experience of working across Feasibility Studies and FEEDs, plus EPC and PMC projects. This is an opportunity for you to become a valuable, well-rounded of an experienced team.

Wood is one of the world's leading engineering, procurement, construction and project management companies. We aim to deliver safe and sustainable projects and services for our clients in different fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What makes you remarkable?

Structural Engineering & Calculations

• Perform structural analysis, load calculations, and stress checks for:
  • Pipe rack reinforcement
  • Equipment support frames (static equipment / columns / heat exchanger bundles)
  • Temporary lifting supports, jacking frames, and skidding systems
  • Concrete foundation bearing capacity for cranes and heavy equipment
• Review and approve structural design deliverables:
  • Steel connection details (bolted/welded)
  • Anchorage design and padeye calculations
  • Temporary works design (shoring, scaffolding tie-in, excavation retention)
• Validate structural safety margins based on allowable load and field conditions.

Field Engineering Troubleshooting

• Provide immediate technical decisions when unexpected site conditions appear:
  • Settlement, cracks, rebar exposure, low concrete strength test results
  • Misalignment of anchor bolts or equipment foundation deviations
• Issue Field Change Request (FCR) or Design Change Notice (DCN) with supporting calculations.
• Lead root-cause evaluation for structural defects and define repair method.

Deliverables

• Approved structural calculation sheets
• Temporary works structural approval
• Technical assessments and inspection reports
• Redline / As-built drawings
• Structural acceptance for Mechanical Completion (MC)

Technical Competencies

• Finite element/structural analysis (SAP2000, STAAD, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical data
• Concrete and steel material specification and curing requirements
• Lifting & rigging engineering (padeye design, sling calculation)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil/Structural Engineering
• Preferable: Licensed Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer
• Minimum of 10 years in refinery or petrochemical project/turnaround
• Solid experience with complex TA works such as:
  • Foundation remediation
  • Pipe rack strengthening
  • Heat exchanger bundle change-out requiring temporary supports

Behavioral & Soft Skill Requirements

• Quick decision-making under time pressure
• Able to work from drawings → field → calculation → execution
• Strong interface with Operations, Maintenance, QA/QC, and HSE

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.