Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

Location:

K  Abu Dhabi PMC Team – based in UAE (Abu Dhabi). Upon completion of administrative processes, relocation to Spain office followed by return to Abu Dhabi.

The Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer manages, coordinates, and optimizes 3D engineering design models and digital engineering applications for the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures integrity, accuracy, and efficient utilization of 3D modeling systems throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning phases, supporting multidisciplinary design coordination, clash detection, brownfield integration, and project digitalization initiatives.

• Administer and manage project 3D modeling platforms and databases.
• Develop and maintain project 3D model execution plans, workflows, and standards.
• Ensure model consistency, quality, and compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary model development including Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Monitor model progress to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Integrate engineering data from multiple disciplines into the project 3D model.
• Conduct interdisciplinary model reviews and clash detection sessions.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and interface issues.
• Coordinate model updates based on design changes and Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
• Support constructability and operability reviews through model visualization.
• Support brownfield laser scan integration and as‑built model validation.
• Manage incorporation of existing offshore facility data into project models.
• Coordinate tie‑in and modification modeling activities, ensuring accurate representation of existing structures, equipment, and piping systems.
• Support offshore surveys and data collection activities when required.
• Configure and maintain engineering software environments.
• Manage project model databases and user access controls.
• Ensure system performance, data integrity, and backup procedures.
• Support software upgrades, customization, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain project naming conventions and data management standards.
• Perform model audits and quality checks.
• Validate model accuracy against engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with client CAD standards and project procedures.
• Monitor model maturity throughout project execution.
• Generate model quality reports and corrective action plans.
• Develop 3D construction work packages and visualization tools.
• Support construction sequencing and installation planning.
• Generate model‑based reports, drawings, and material take‑offs.
• Assist commissioning teams with model navigation and verification.
• Support digital handover and asset information management activities.
• Provide guidance and technical support to design teams.
• Conduct training sessions on 3D modeling applications and workflows.
• Develop user guides and best‑practice documentation.
• Support project teams in maximizing the effectiveness of digital engineering tools.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Computer‑Aided Design (CAD), or related discipline.

Certification in AVEVA E3D, SP3D, or equivalent 3D modeling applications preferred.

Additional qualifications in Digital Engineering or BIM Management are advantageous.

10–15+ years of experience in engineering design and 3D model administration within Oil & Gas projects.

Minimum 5 years in a senior 3D modeling or application engineering role.

Extensive experience supporting offshore EPC projects and brownfield modifications.

Proven experience in multidisciplinary model coordination and administration.

ADNOC Offshore or Middle East project experience highly preferred.

Experience with offshore facilities, water injection projects, and digital engineering workflows is desirable.

• 3D Modeling Platforms: AVEVA E3D, AVEVA PDMS, Smart Plant 3D (SP3D), Autodesk Navisworks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Bentley Open Plant.
• Digital Engineering:
  Model Administration, Engineering Data Integration, Clash Detection & Resolution, Laser Scan Integration, Digital Twin Concepts, Asset Information Management.
• Brownfield Engineering:
  Existing Facility Modeling, Offshore Tie‑In Modifications, As‑Built Model Validation, Constructability Reviews, Design Change Management.
• Software
  
  Skills:
  
  AVEVA E3D/PDMS, Smart Plant 3D (SP3D), Navisworks Manage, Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley Open Plant, Micro Station, Aveva Engineering, MS Office Suite, Power BI (Preferred).