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Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Principal Engineer - Civil & Structural

Full-TimeDeadline 12/31/26
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringStructural Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from a reputed institution.
  • Familiarity with industry software such as STAAD Pro Connect Edition, Mat 3D, Foundation 3D, 3D model review tools including SPR and Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Professional Engineer certification or a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
  • Ability to develop and review Civil and Structural engineering deliverables and calculations in compliance with company procedures, standards, checklists, codes, standards, regulations, and project specifications.
  • Ability to interpret topographical and geotechnical reports and review plant layouts, roads, drainage systems, concrete structures, and steel structures.
  • Ability to evaluate supplier and subcontractor technical bids for compliance with internal and client specifications and scopes of work.
  • Ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, procurement, construction, project managers, engineering managers, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to support project safety, design, constructability, HAZID, layout, 3D model, and other project reviews.
  • Ability to manage discipline schedules, manpower allocation, engineering budgets, productivity reporting, quality issues, risks, and corrective actions.
Responsibilities
  • Develop Civil and Structural designs from the conceptual stage through the detailed design stage, providing sustainable and efficient solutions.
  • Design and develop Civil and Structural systems for greenfield and brownfield minerals and metals projects, including phosphate beneficiation, phosphate granularization, phosphoric acid, and sulphuric acid projects.
  • Establish design bases, technical specifications and philosophies, work scopes, tender documents, and narratives.
  • Review plant layouts, roads, drainage systems, and topographical and geotechnical reports.
  • Check calculations, general arrangement drawings, detail drawings, 3D models, and material take-offs.
  • Guide and review the design of concrete and steel structures and develop engineering calculations.
  • Lead and mentor structural engineers and designers and serve as the primary point of contact for structural engineering matters.
  • Identify technical issues, define alternative solutions, evaluate their advantages and disadvantages, and make recommendations through technical queries and technical deviations.
  • Allocate tasks, provide guidance, issue directions, and supervise discipline personnel to support effective project execution.
  • Plan, schedule, and execute discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation for bids and tenders.
  • Originate, revise, and check engineering deliverables.
  • Manage discipline work, manpower allocation, engineering and design budgets, productivity, progress reporting, quality concerns, risks, and corrective actions.
  • Attend internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering or Project Manager.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders and manage interface meetings to progress design scopes.
  • Coordinate with project and engineering managers, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Prepare and review Civil materials technical reports, method statements, vendor technical clarifications, and technical bid evaluation reports.
  • Participate in HAZID, layout, 3D model, constructability, safety, and design reviews.
  • Review vendor and other-discipline drawings for adequacy of Civil design inputs.
  • Provide technical support and direction to site teams, respond to Civil and Structural technical queries, and raise appropriate engineering queries and deviations.
  • Prepare and review Civil and Structural engineering deliverables, including design criteria, foundation layouts, dynamic equipment foundations, piling plans, foundation details and reinforcement drawings, concrete design calculations, anchor bolt detail drawings, structural general arrangement drawings, structural framing plans and elevations, structural detail drawings, miscellaneous supports and platform drawings, structural design calculations, Civil and Structural material take-offs, FEED reports, and 3D model reviews.
  • Own risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and closeout for the discipline.
  • Promote safety within the engineering team and project site and ensure Civil and Structural activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Capture and share lessons learned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer certification.
  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering.

About the company

Wood delivers engineering, project management, and technical services for energy and materials projects worldwide. It combines engineering know-how with program management and multi-disciplinary teams to plan, design, build, and optimize large projects across oil and gas, renewables, and environmental consulting. Its mix of traditional oilfield services and a broad energy-transition portfolio comes from its growth through organic expansion and the Amec Foster Wheeler merger, enabling integrated solutions across offshore, onshore, and environmental work. Its goal is to support clients through the global energy transition by delivering reliable project delivery at scale and creating sustainable, long-term value.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Founded

1912

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What believers are saying

  • Sidara completed Wood's March 2026 acquisition, injecting $450 million and extending debt to October 2028.
  • September 2026 ExxonMobil PNG awarded Wood a five-year, $200 million construction contract.
  • July 2026 Dung Quat and May 2026 Mantel deals deepen recurring refinery and carbon-capture revenue.

What critics are saying

  • FRC probes KPMG and Wood audits after the 2026 FCA £17.4 million fine.
  • Layoffs hit Freeport in November 2025 and Hebron on July 26, 2026.
  • Project concentration in LNG and oilfields ties Wood to volatile operator spending cycles.

What makes Wood unique

  • Wood combines LNG, refinery, and brownfield expertise across 60 countries.
  • Its Aberdeen-rooted engineering bench still wins complex, long-duration operational contracts.
  • Wood monetizes hard-to-execute decarbonization work through carbon capture and hydrogen partnerships.

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Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
  • End of Service Gratuity
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Long Service Award
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Direct Travel and Wood win European Travel Team of the Year at The Business Travel Awards Europe.

Direct Travel and Wood win European Travel Team of the Year at The Business Travel Awards Europe. * Direct Travel * 2 Minutes Direct Travel also took Bronze in the Travel Partner of the Year, Large TMC category, with both awards highlighting the strength of its customer partnerships and the impact of its travel management services. Award results: * European Travel Team of the Year: Winner, Direct Travel and Wood * Travel Partner of the Year - Large TMC: Bronze, Direct Travel The Travel Team of the Year recognition, achieved with global consulting and engineering company Wood, celebrates the successful transformation of Wood's global travel program. Together, the organizations rolled out travel management, online booking, and meetings and events services across 32 countries in just 66 days, delivering full program adoption, operational efficiencies, and millions of dollars in savings. The Travel Partner of the Year - Large TMC award is one of the industry's highest honors, recognizing exceptional performance, innovation, and value delivered to customers. Direct Travel's bronze award reflects its continued growth across Europe, industry-leading client retention, and commitment to delivering a better travel experience through the combination of expert service, global scale, and innovative technology. Today, Direct Travel supports more than 7,000 organizations globally, operates in more than 90 countries, and maintains a 98% client retention rate. Direct Travel CEO Christal Bemont shares: "The Business Travel Awards Europe celebrate the very best in our industry, which makes recognition in these prominent categories especially meaningful. The awards reflect what's possible when great people, strong teamwork, and a shared commitment to results come together. I'm incredibly proud of the team and grateful to our customers for the trust they place in us every day. A special thank you to Wood for their partnership and belief in what we could achieve together." This latest recognition builds on a strong year for Direct Travel, following three UK award wins earlier in 2026. These included Account Manager of the Year for Sarah Corrie, alongside Service Excellence and Business Travel Team of the Year for Direct Travel's UK Operations Team. These awards reinforce its position as a trusted partner for complex global travel programs that maintains service and partnership at its core. Congratulations to all this year's finalists and winners, whose achievements continue to move the business travel industry forward.

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Wood Lands $200 Million Contract for ExxonMobil's PNG LNG Project

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Sep 2nd, 2026
Wood selected by Serica Energy to support Bruce Platform life extension.

Wood selected by Serica Energy to support Bruce Platform life extension. Wood, a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations, has secured an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) framework contract... Wood, a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations, has secured an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) framework contract with Serica Energy to support the extension of the life of the Bruce platform in the UK North Sea. Under the five-year framework contract, Wood will deliver a portfolio of engineering services covering engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning on the asset which will support the extension of production through to 2030 and beyond, while improving operational efficiency and reliability. In case you missed it: The portfolio will be delivered by a substantial multidisciplinary team of Wood personnel in Aberdeen and offshore, drawing on established asset knowledge to support operational continuity. Steve Nicol, Chief Operating Officer of Operations at Wood, said: "This contract reflects the trust Serica Energy places in our ability to provide safe, predictable and integrated EPCC services. We will apply our deep asset knowledge and collaborative approach to support Serica's long-term plans for the Bruce platform and help maximise value through reliable execution." Wood has partnered with Serica Energy since 2018, most recently bringing the Bruce flare gas recovery system into operation. This year, Wood will deliver several projects for Serica Energy, spanning project delivery, offshore construction and commissioning.

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CHA appoints Erik Larson as Chief Operating Officer.

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H&MV engineering appoints ken Gilmartin to lead U.S. Operations.

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