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DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

Marine/Civil Structural Engineer

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in structural design or marine operations, transport and installation, or heavy-lift/deck-carrier projects is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and client-facing skills are required.
  • Ability to manage multimodal transport chains and complex project environments is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tenders simultaneously is required.
  • Excellent English language skills are required.
  • Willingness to travel locally and internationally for port calls, loadouts, and project operations is required.
  • Strong competency in structural design tools such as STAAD, SACS, ANSYS, Autodesk products, or equivalent is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with grillage and sea-fastening, loadout engineering, and structural verification of heavy cargo is required.
  • Experience working with deck carriers, barges, or module transport vessels is required.
  • Familiarity with DNV, ABS, LR, or comparable classification societies is required.
  • Knowledge of IMO standards, relevant offshore transport engineering guidelines, and marine warranty surveyor requirements is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop grillage and sea-fastening designs, including steel structures, load-spreading arrangements, and securing components for project cargo.
  • Prepare structural calculations, finite element method analyses, and design reports according to required engineering standards.
  • Review cargo drawings, centers of gravity, and load cases, and provide optimized engineering solutions for safe marine transport.
  • Produce detailed fabrication drawings, material specifications, and construction guidelines for workshops and vendors.
  • Support project teams during loadout, lifting, securing, and discharge operations, providing on-site engineering supervision where required.
  • Conduct structural inspections of fabricated materials to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing method statements, transport engineering studies, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure engineering solutions comply with class, flag, international marine, and structural standards.
  • Liaise with classification societies for design approval, engineering submissions, and follow-up on comments and revisions.
  • Adhere to safety standards, company procedures, and project-specific requirements.
  • Collaborate with operations, health, safety and environment, commercial, fabrication, and procurement teams.
  • Communicate technical requirements to clients, subcontractors, shipyards, and workshop teams.
  • Support tender engineering by preparing preliminary concepts, estimates, and technical clarifications.
  • Prepare project execution reports, progress updates, daily logs, and completion summaries.
  • Monitor project schedules, identify risks or delays, and propose mitigation measures.
  • Track project costs and contribute to budget planning and cost-control activities.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and propose process enhancements to support continual improvement.
  • Coordinate with commercial and technical teams on lessons learned and improvements for future projects.
  • Provide engineering support to business units, including vessel modifications and compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Assist the line manager with other technical tasks as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional languages are preferable.

About the Company

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

DP World is a global logistics and port operator that provides integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions. It runs marine and inland terminals, manages ports and free zones, and offers cargo logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging and reverse logistics. Its products work by operating a large network of terminals and logistics services that connect shipping, warehousing, and distribution, charging container handling fees and offering downstream services to improve supply chain efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its expansive, worldwide network (across 40+ countries) and its ability to control multiple stages of the supply chain—from ports and terminals to contract logistics and economic zones—allowing for seamless multimodal flows. DP World’s goal is to enable smooth, integrated global trade by expanding its network and offering end-to-end logistics solutions for diverse industries.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2005

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