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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Senior Engineer/Specialist - Structural, Civil

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A professional qualification in Civil Engineering is required.
  • A specialization in Structural Engineering is preferred.
  • Knowledge of designing steel and concrete structures and foundations for oil and gas facilities and/or infrastructure is required.
  • Intermediate proficiency in STAAD Pro and STAAD Foundation is required.
  • Intermediate proficiency in RAM Connection and/or IDEA StatiCa is required.
  • Knowledge of PLS Tower software is desirable.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D drafting software is required.
  • Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings in the civil engineering field is required.
  • Ability to collect field data is required.
  • Knowledge, interpretation, and application of codes and standards applicable to the oil and gas sector are required.
  • Basic knowledge of planning, budgeting, controlling, and monitoring project activities is required, including intermediate proficiency in reading reports in MS Project or an equivalent platform.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams is required.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish are required.
  • English proficiency is desirable.
  • Experience in analyzing steel and concrete structures and foundations for the oil and gas sector is required.
  • The employee must comply with company HSSEQ policies, applicable client requirements, and host-country governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review design documents and drawings, incorporating comments in response to requests from the Engineering and Projects departments, using applicable software, the Office suite, and standards to meet each discipline’s requirements.
  • Record the man-hours spent on each deliverable or activity in the company’s man-hour tracking and control system to ensure deliverables are produced without a negative man-hour deficit.
  • Use company-established tools, methods, standards, and control schemes to manage the technical quality of deliverables for the assigned specialty and ensure projects meet the quality and compliance parameters in each project’s Quality Plan and Value Promise.
  • Estimate and review work quantities in the relevant area of expertise based on design documents for budgeting purposes.
  • Assist the Specialist Engineer and/or Project Manager with technical inquiries from clients, participate in formal and regular meetings with the Specialist Engineer or Specialty Manager to address concerns, and monitor scope changes requiring immediate change-control measures.
  • Perform other ad hoc duties assigned by a supervisor or management within the reasonable scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role, taking current workload and professional development into account.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of PLS Tower software.
  • English proficiency.

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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