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Job Title: Lead Engineer - Fabrication- (Offshore -WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping B​/Fs

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: KBR, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 661000 - 881000 AED Yearly AED 661000.00 881000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Job Title: Lead Engineer - Fabrication- (Offshore -WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping B/Fs)

Title:

Job Title:

Lead Engineer
- Fabrication- (Offshore
-WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping B/Fs) Belong, Connect, Grow, with K ! The K  team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission‑critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. K  Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle.

These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title

Lead Engineer
- Fabrication- (Offshore
-WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping B/Fs)

Job Purpose

The Lead Engineer
- Fabrication is responsible for leading fabrication engineering activities for offshore structures, including Wellhead Towers (WHTs), subsea cable protection systems, piping boat landings, foundation brackets, and associated offshore structural components. The role involves providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, quality requirements, safety regulations, and fabrication schedules. The position will coordinate closely with design engineering, production, quality, procurement, project management, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engineering Leadership
    • Lead fabrication engineering activities for offshore structural fabrication projects.
    • Review and interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, fabrication procedures, and client requirements.
    • Ensure fabrication designs are optimized for manufacturability, installation, and offshore operations.
    • Provide technical support to fabrication yards, construction teams, and project stakeholders.
    • Resolve engineering and fabrication‑related issues during project execution.
    • Mentor and guide engineers, supervisors, and junior engineering staff.
  • Fabrication Planning & Execution
    • Develop fabrication methodologies, work packs, and engineering deliverables.
    • Review fabrication sequences and construction strategies for offshore structures.
    • Coordinate with production teams to optimize fabrication workflows and resource utilization.
    • Monitor fabrication progress and provide engineering support to meet project milestones.
    • Participate in project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
  • Offshore Structures Management
    • Lead engineering support for fabrication of:
      Wellhead Towers (WHTs), Boat Landings, Foundation Brackets (B/Fs), Subsea Cable Protection Structures, Offshore Piping Support Structures, Jackets and associated structural assemblies, Secondary steel structures and appurtenances.
    • Ensure compliance with offshore project specifications and industry requirements.
  • Quality & Compliance
    • Ensure fabrication activities comply with client specifications, international codes and standards, company procedures, quality management systems.
    • Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and fabrication audits.
    • Support inspection and quality control activities.
    • Review and approve technical queries, NCRs, concessions, and engineering change requests.
  • Stakeholder Coordination
    • Interface with clients, third‑party inspectors, classification bodies, and project teams.
    • Coordinate with procurement and material management teams regarding material requirements.
    • Support project reviews, technical meetings, and progress reporting.
  • HSE Responsibilities
    • Promote a strong safety culture throughout fabrication activities.
    • Ensure engineering solutions comply with HSE requirements and offshore safety standards.
    • Participate in risk assessments, HAZID, and constructability studies.
Qualifications
  • Education
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
    • Master’s Degree is advantageous.
  • Experience
    • Minimum 18‑22 years of experience in offshore fabrication and construction engineering.
    • Minimum 5 years in a Lead Engineer or Senior…
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