Senior Onshore Structural Designer

Overview

Lead and supervise civil and structural modelling, drafting and checking for onshore oil and gas facilities, supporting FEED and Detailed Engineering phases on KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions group projects.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise civil and structural modelling and drafting activities for onshore facilities including pipe racks, technological structures, equipment and machine foundations, shelters, platforms, modular structures, and tank foundation systems.
• Develop, review, and check 3D structural models using AVEVA E3D or Smart 3D (S3D) to ensure compliance with engineering design inputs and project standards.
• Perform detailed checking and approval of civil and structural drawings including foundation layouts, reinforcement drawings, structural GA drawings, sections, and fabrication details prepared using AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Ensure accurate implementation of engineering inputs, vendor data, equipment loads, and interdisciplinary interfaces within models and drawings.
• Coordinate with structural engineers, piping, layout, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams to resolve model clashes and design interface issues.
• Conduct model reviews and support interdisciplinary clash detection activities to ensure constructability and installation feasibility.
• Guide and mentor junior designers and drafting teams to maintain modelling standards and project quality requirements.
• Monitor deliverables to ensure compliance with project schedules, company procedures, and quality standards.
• Review Material Take-Offs (MTOs) generated from 3D models and ensure accuracy of quantities.
• Support FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables including drawing development, revisions, and incorporation of site survey or brownfield inputs.
• Provide technical support during construction, fabrication, and site execution phases including resolution of site queries and drawing updates.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 7 years of related experience in civil and structural modelling and drafting for onshore oil and gas or renewable energy projects
• Extensive hands-on experience in 3D modelling using AVEVA E3D or Smart 3D (S3D)
• Strong expertise in preparation and checking of civil and structural drawings using AutoCAD and Microstation
• Proven experience in modelling and detailing of pipe racks, equipment foundations, machine foundations, tank foundations, shelters, and steel structures
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, structural layouts, and construction practices
• Experience in drawing and model checking, quality control, and deliverable verification processes
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations, vendor drawings, and design inputs
• Good coordination, communication, and leadership skills within multidisciplinary project teams

Nice to have

• Experience working as Lead Designer or Checker on FEED and Detailed Engineering for oil and gas sector facilities
• Experience in brownfield, revamp projects, and site survey-based model updates
• Familiarity with project modelling standards, design workflows, and model administration practices
• Experience in model review sessions and constructability reviews with clients and project teams
• Exposure to extraction and validation of MTOs and construction deliverables from 3D modelling environments
• Experience working with international clients and multi-office engineering execution environments

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India