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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Senior Civil Structural Designer

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • 10 to 12 years of experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industries.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks.
  • Advanced design and construction knowledge.
  • Advanced knowledge of civil/structural layout and design in compliance with industry standards.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Process Industry Practices (PIP) standards.
  • Experience generating 3D computer-aided design (CAD) foundation and steel models.
  • Strong experience in AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Full fluency in English.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work with the team to develop improved work processes for the department.
  • Ability to conduct field investigations and plant site visits.
  • Must observe the company's, clients', and host country's health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all civil/structural drawings are checked and meet company quality standards, including spot-checking the checker’s work.
  • Act as Lead Designer for a project when required.
  • Coordinate the 3D model and modeling activities, and ensure accuracy among civil/structural, piping, and instrumentation and electrical (I&E) groups.
  • Ensure civil/structural designers use the 3D model in accordance with current procedures.
  • Work with the civil/structural lead engineer on planning and design layout.
  • Meet the schedule and budget for civil/structural project design activities.
  • Attend project meetings and assist with civil/structural man-hour estimates and staffing forecasts.
  • Prepare accurate 2D and 3D drawings that meet industry, client, and company quality standards.
  • Coordinate with other discipline lead designers and assist lead engineers and designers in delivering an effective, quality product.
  • Conduct field investigations and plant site visits when needed, and assist the lead engineer in producing investigation reports when necessary.
  • Keep up to date on design processes, 2D and 3D modeling, drafting techniques, and standards.
  • Develop and recommend improvements to design standards to lower costs, improve work quality, and facilitate maintenance.
  • Investigate and resolve unusual design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.
  • Ensure effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
  • Resolve design issues and problems.
  • Contribute to a cooperative and supportive team environment by accomplishing related results.
  • Ensure alignment among all disciplines involved with 3D CAD in preparation for model reviews and deliverables.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including ad hoc tasks within the reasonable scope of the role and the employee's skills and capabilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Knowledge of SP3D/S3D.
  • Knowledge of laser scanning, LFM, and CloudWorx.

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919

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