Jobs For Civil Engineers - Sharjah UAE

<ul><li><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong> We are seeking a Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technician with at least 1 year of relevant experience in the construction, engineering, or real estate industry. The candidate will support technical reviews, site inspections, project coordination, and documentation activities while ensuring compliance with approved drawings and project requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.</p></li><li><p>Conduct site inspections and monitor project progress.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Assist in preparing technical reports, inspection records, and project documentation.</p></li><li><p>Monitor compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.</p></li><li><p>Support project planning, execution, and issue resolution.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in construction, engineering, or real estate projects.</p></li><li><p>Basic knowledge of construction drawings, site supervision, and project coordination.</p></li><li><p>Good communication, documentation, and organizational skills.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Background:</strong> Candidates with experience in real estate development, construction projects, technical inspections, or engineering consultancy environments will be preferred.</p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><p>Engineering Drawings</p><p>Site Inspections</p><p>Project Coordination</p>

<p>Oversee supervision, coordination, and quality control of all civil works—including infrastructure, earthworks, structural concrete, utilities, and roadworks—across real estate development projects from design to handover and DLP, ensuring regulatory compliance and high construction standards.</p><ol><li><p>Supervise execution of civil works across multiple projects (buildings finishing, earthworks, structural, roads, utilities).</p></li><li><p>Review civil designs for compliance, feasibility, and coordination with other disciplines.</p></li><li><p>Lead civil site teams, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project timelines.</p></li><li><p>Oversee contractor performance, shop drawing approvals, and material submittals.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and Sharjah authorities for smooth execution and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Assist in tender review, scope alignment, and technical bid evaluations.</p></li><li><p>Monitor construction progress, issue site reports, and support QA/QC inspections.</p></li><li><p>Manage civil-related handover, DLP rectifications, and final documentation.</p></li></ol><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.</p></li><li><p>15+ years total experience, 5+ years in senior site/coordinator roles.</p></li><li><p>Strong UAE experience with Sharjah Municipality and infrastructure authorities.</p></li><li><p>Expertise in roads, infrastructure, concrete works, and construction supervision.</p></li><li><p>Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, MS Office, and field inspection tools.</p></li></ul>

<p> JOB DESCRIPTION:</p><ul><li><p>Supporting environmental accounting and sustainability reporting</p></li><li><p>Responsible for carbon accounting, reporting, and compliance submissions to regulators and other relevant oil and gas authorities.</p></li><li><p>Leading client aspects of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) studies</p></li><li><p>Supporting development and maintenance of company and asset Environmental Management Plans</p></li><li><p>Supporting and assisting in HSE Auditing and assurance activities.</p><p><br>ROLE LATITUDE:</p><p>It’s envisaged that the role would be Sharjah-based with occasional trips to Kurdistan and potentially Federal Iraq.</p><br><p>TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:</p><ul><li><p>ESIA liaison with consultant companies</p></li><li><p>Auditing and assurance</p></li><li><p>Environmental reporting using SAP software</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Environmental engineering/ science/ management</p><p>At least three years’ experience of ESIA (client or consultant) </p>

<ul><li>Design and analyze mechanical systems and components, ensuring they meet precise specifications and industry standards.</li><li>Conduct simulations and modeling using CAD software to predict system performance and optimize designs effectively.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and product managers, to integrate mechanical designs into holistic systems.</li><li>Oversee the prototyping and testing of mechanical components, iterating designs based on empirical data and user feedback.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with a strong foundation in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.</li><li>At least 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors.</li><li>Professional Engineer (PE) license or certification in relevant engineering disciplines is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience with advanced CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB) is essential.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p><strong>We are seeking a proactive and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our operations team in overseeing loading and unloading activities at our terminal. The role involves ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transfer of petroleum products between shore tanks and vessels, maintenance oversight of mechanical systems, and support for continuous operational improvement.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Vessel, Tanks & Tankers Operations Oversight</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Supervise and coordinate loading/unloading operations of oil, gas, or petroleum products of vessels, tanks and tankers and maintain stock records.</strong></li><li><strong>Interface with vessel crew, port authorities, surveyors, and internal teams to ensure safe and timely turnaround.</strong></li><li><strong>Monitor tank levels, flow rates, and loading plans to avoid overfill or spillage.</strong></li><li><strong>Review and approve pre-loading/unloading checklists and documentation (e.g., ship-shore safety checklist, cargo plans).</strong></li></ul><p><strong>2. Mechanical Systems & Equipment Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Ensure operational readiness of loading arms, pumps, valves, piping, marine loading hoses, and safety systems.</strong></li><li><strong>Identify mechanical faults and coordinate maintenance activities to avoid downtime.</strong></li><li><strong>Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance schedules.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>3. HSE Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with international and company HSE standards (e.g., ISGOTT, OCIMF).</strong></li><li><strong>Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.</strong></li><li><strong>Ensure proper functioning of emergency shutdown systems and spill containment mechanisms.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>4. Coordination & Documentation</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Prepare daily and shift reports, logbooks, and incident logs.</strong></li><li><strong>Communicate effectively with terminal control room, planning, and logistics teams.</strong></li><li><strong>Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory compliance (e.g., port authority, ISO, API).</strong></li></ul><p><strong>5. Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.</strong></li><li><strong>Provide feedback on equipment upgrades or replacements.</strong></li><li><strong>Support digitalization of vessel operations data (SCADA, ERP, etc.)</strong></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.</strong></li><li><strong>Familiarity with piping systems, pumps, valves, loading arms, and terminal infrastructure.</strong></li><li><strong>Knowledge of marine operations standards like ISGOTT, OCIMF, and API.</strong></li><li><strong>Working knowledge of safety systems, emergency response, and permit-to-work systems.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strong mechanical and operational troubleshooting skills.</strong></li><li><strong>Excellent coordination and communication with multi-disciplinary teams.</strong></li><li><strong>Proficiency in using operational software tools (e.g., SCADA, DCS, MS Office).</strong></li><li><strong>Ability to work in rotational shifts, including nights and weekends.</strong></li><li><strong>Good understanding of technical drawings (P&ID, GA, isometric).</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>On-site work in marine terminal, jetty, or tank farm.</strong></li><li><strong>Exposure to outdoor and potentially hazardous environments.</strong></li><li><strong>PPE and safety protocols are mandatory.</strong></li></ul>

<ul><li>Develop detailed structural designs and calculations for various materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.</li><li>Utilize advanced software tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and SAP2000 for modeling and analyzing structural systems.</li><li>Prepare and present comprehensive technical reports and specifications for project stakeholders and regulatory bodies.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is essential, with a Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in structural design, particularly in commercial or residential construction projects.</li><li>Proficiency in structural design software such as ETABS, SAFE, and BIM tools is critical for effective project execution.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required; additional language proficiency is a plus.</li></ul>

<strong>Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.<br><br></strong>We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.<br><br>The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.<br><br>This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.<br><br>We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.<br><br><em><strong>Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?<br><br></strong></em><strong>JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer Mechanical (Static)<br><br></strong><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Supervise and lead a team of engineers and designers in carrying out detailed engineering work for projects assuming entire responsibility for conceptual and detailed design and provide necessary technical information for procurement in compliance with tender specifications/data sheets and within budgeted cost, man-hour and project schedules.</li><li> Review ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents during the proposals stage, issue inquiry requisitions, review techno-commercial offers, prepare equipment, material and man-hour estimates. Works related to guiding other members in the team. Generally leads the effort as Lead Engineer.</li><li> Review contract requirements for project execution, organize preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR), identify requirements and scope of work; review philosophies, Project specifications, Process Data Sheets (PDS), Piping Material Specifications (PMS), Piping/Ducting &amp; Instrumentation Diagrams (P&amp;IDs/D&amp;IDs) and Mechanical Data Sheets (MDS), Review and revision thereof as required. Establish contract review criteria, identify and resolve discrepancies and divergences from original proposal through technical queries to projects/client.</li><li> Verify and conceptualize the most optimum work route. Identify a clear scope of work/supply and accordingly plan/schedule the engineering activities and manpower resource. Identify and quantify total number of engineering deliverables, man-hour allocation, formats of deliverables, time schedules and other requirements for execution of the work.</li><li> Coordinate with projects and planning on project time schedules, establish target completion dates and ensure target dates are achieved.</li><li> Develop Manpower charts and schedules, recommend, assign and deploy manpower for the execution of engineering activities within budgeted project man-hours. Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall manpower costs.</li><li> Provide inputs for the preparation of plot plans, organize the issuance of engineering drawings / MDS and other technical documents for Inter-Discipline Checks (IDC’s), coordinate with other engineering disciplines for integration of the data inputs.</li><li> Direct for the preparation of Inquiry Requisitions, participate in the technical evaluation of suppliers offers. Direct and provide guidance in the Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), review supplier drawings and documents. Supervise the review of design calculations, ensure supplier equipment specifications meet requirement of client equipment specifications and are within budgeted costs.</li><li> Direct for the preparation of Purchase Requisitions of equipment and materials. Review supplier quality plans, ensure supplier equipment’s compatibility and compliance with the scope of client specifications. Coordinate with procurement and expedite delivery of materials and equipment to site through delivery team.</li><li> Interface and regularly meet with client and supplier representatives, conduct internal staff meetings, ensure the progress of project in accordance to schedule, allotted man hours and budgeted costs. Coordinate with projects and planning departments on schedule related issues. Update TDR progress reports through Petrocept, Documentum, Webtop softwares.</li><li> Direct and monitor Material Take off (MTO) activities, identify irregularities and shortfalls, take corrective action as required.</li><li> Participate in HAZOP meeting with the client and representatives of other engineering disciplines.</li><li> Interact with Quality Assurance for quality issues; strictly ensure compliance with Company’s ISO Quality procedures. Coordinate Internal and Client audit requests; facilitate audit procedures of engineering systems within the department.</li><li> Interface and provide clarification, guidance and technical support to construction sites and provide start-up and commissioning assistance as required.</li><li> Support projects in Design Change management and variation order initiated by Client.</li><li> Function as member of Technical Specialist Group to support projects and proposal as required.</li><li> Perform departmental duties on development of BMS documents, training and development of young engineers.</li><li> Lead the activities in converting the project from concept to detailed engineering.</li><li> Work within Project Budget requirements.</li><li> Serve as the tie-in between the department team for inter-discipline engineering concerned with the project.</li><li> Accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of project within allotted schedule, manpower and costs.</li><li> Decisions on the technical matters of the specified project &amp; internal work distribution.</li><li> Consulting with Project Engineering Manager and Group Manager on main issues which may affect budget, schedule, resources, layout and equipment specifications.</li><li> Recommendations on mobilization/demobilization of personnel.</li><li> Supervise a team of Engineers and designers. 10% of time is spent on Training of incumbents.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Essential Qualifications And Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li> Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 15 years of work experience preferable from a background in working for the EPC of the Oil and Gas Industry.</li><li> Manage the development of equipment specifications i.e. for tanks and pressure vessels, heat exchangers, Air fin coolers and other process packages etc., including their controls, power supply, utility requirements, environmental regulation requirements, PWHT requirements, radiography requirements, material of construction, nozzle details, code of construction, fireproofing requirement, painting, insulation, wind loads, seismic loads, equipment interface, thickness analysis and other assessments. Define metallurgy specifications in accordance to process requirements and manage the development of Mechanical Datasheets. Carry out checking and reviewing of deliverables to ensure their quality.</li><li> ADNOC project experience is preferred.<br><br></li></ul>Additional Information<br><br>

<p><br></p><ul><li><p>Coordinate structural steel and PEB projects from project award through completion.</p></li><li><p>Review project specifications, IFC drawings, contract requirements, and technical documents.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, designers, and internal engineering teams.</p></li><li><p>Plan and monitor engineering, procurement, fabrication, delivery, and erection activities against the project schedule.</p></li><li><p>Review structural steel and PEB drawings, including GA drawings, shop drawings, connection details, and erection drawings.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate engineering queries, technical clarifications, RFIs and design changes.</p></li><li><p>Monitor fabrication progress and coordinate production priorities to meet project delivery requirements.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate material procurement and ensure availability of steel, bolts, cladding, accessories and other project materials.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and monitor project schedules, progress reports, and resource requirements.</p></li><li><p>Monitor project costs and variations and support preparation of variation claims where applicable.</p></li><li><p>Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates to management and clients.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate inspection and quality requirements for fabrication and erection activities</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and executing Structural Steel and Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) projects from engineering through fabrication, delivery, and site erection. The role requires strong technical knowledge of structural steel, PEB systems, project coordination, and construction practices.</p>