Senior Civil/Structural Designer – Oil & Gas

About the role

Wood, a global engineering and consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Designer to support its Operations business in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The role focuses on delivering civil and structural engineering solutions for oil and gas petrochemical projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare engineering deliverables from rough sketches following company procedures and standards.
• Develop graphics and CAD drawings for steel pipe‑racks, bridges, access stairs, platforms, buildings, reinforced concrete foundations, underground structures, earthworks, roads, drainage and occasional architectural work.
• Perform full yellow‑line checking of civil/structural drawings to ensure quality and compliance.
• Maintain drawing standards and ensure adherence to client CAD drafting standards.
• Train and mentor less‑experienced designers.

Required profile

• Higher technical education in civil or structural engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas/petrochemical industry.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to create functional, cost‑effective designs that meet complex specifications with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated competence in guiding and mentoring junior staff.

Required skills

• Proficient use of CAD software.
• Experience with specialist engineering calculation software and templates.
• Familiarity with client CAD drafting standards and procedures.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on large‑scale oil and gas projects with a global engineering leader.
• Professional development and mentoring environment.