Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of technical experience in the water sector, specifically in potable water conveyance systems or similar environments.
- At least 6 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in environmental engineering and quantity surveying is desirable.
Proven record of accomplishment in:
- Reviewing tenders and technical bid packages.
- Estimating project costs.
- Overseeing contractor performance and compliance.
Strong knowledge of potable water supply networks, including:
- Water loss analysis.
- Water data analytics.
- Asset management strategies.
Familiarity with international engineering standards and codes such as:
- AWWA (American Water Works Association)
- IWA (International Water Association)
- Other relevant water industry standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Design
Lead civil/structural engineering activities across all project phases:
- Concept development
- Engineering studies
- FEED (Front-End Engineering Design)
- Detailed design
- Commissioning
- Conduct site surveys and develop in-house designs and specifications.
- Review, check, and approve engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs to ensure cohesive project execution.
Project & Scope Management
- Develop and review comprehensive work scopes for engineering projects.
- Monitor and update engineering activity schedules.
- Ensure designs comply with QatarEnergy standards and technical assurance procedures.
Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination
- Review and approve contractor method statements for scope compliance.
- Resolve technical issues in collaboration with contracted organizations.
- Evaluate and approve/reject contract changes and technical deviations.
Team Leadership & Support
- Plan and coordinate activities of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Provide technical support to project execution departments.
- Support the Head of Technical in updating and applying QatarEnergy standards and amendments to external standards.
- Mentor and support the development of Qatari Associates.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure environmental and safety requirements are integrated into all designs and scopes.