ED III Civil/Structural Designer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is looking for an ED III Civil/Structural Designer to join our team in Al-Khobar Office. 

• Prepares engineering drawings in their discipline area from rough sketches or from general 

engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. 

• Create designs and sketch out detailed plans for projects such as commercial, industrial, and civil 

sector structures and plant and/or manufactured products and systems.

• Plans and carries out technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Capable of 

handling assignments which involve a variety of procedures and techniques.

• Undertakes technical assignments that are a significant part of an ongoing engineering program.

• Prepares mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams or blueprints and/or models of various products 

or structures, using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and/or computer-aided drafting and design 

(CADD) software.

• Develops working drawings, within company and industry standards and codes, from 

equipment specifications and detailed drawings to support completion of engineering 

deliverables. 

• Creates drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations and bills of material

• Works on assignments involving a variety of design procedures and techniques

• Records observations, performs calculations and prepares reports on assignments

• Performs layouts, design and checking work from the basic data supplied

• Designs and makes detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and the 

application of fundamental engineering principles

• Establishes project drafting standards and monitors their conformance

• Identifies cost effective solutions to design problems

• Assists in the preparation of bid evaluations

• Designs and constructs models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compiles and evaluates 

data, makes recommendations, prepares reports

• Prepares estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour required for activities related to 

testing, installation, manufacture, design or construction.

• Generates bill of materials from finished designs

• At more experienced levels, may act as coordinator on small projects, prepares specifications 

for complex equipment, processes, etc.

• Ensures quality in design, technical accuracy in the preparation of drawings, material quantities, 

etc including reviewing others work at more senior levels. 

• Plans assigned work effectively and obtains/provides information liaising with the project team 

and line manager, in time to control man-hours and achieve targets

• Carries out site visits / surveys and provides inputs to site visit reports.

What we can offer 

• Medical Insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employees own expense.


• Employee Assistance Programme - Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.


• GOSI (Social Insurance) - Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.


• End of Service Gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.


• Examination Leave - Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam


• Professional Memberships - One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.


• Inspire Awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.


• Long Service Award - Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5-year service milestones.


• Career Development Champions - Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.

Educational degree in Civil/ Structural engineering discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Civil/ Structural engineering design 

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• A full understanding of the materials and methods normally used in their discipline 

• An understanding of related engineering principles and practices, plus training and diversified 

experience in the field of activity is required.

• Capable of interpreting key documents including engineering standards, piping material 

specifications, P&IDs and Line Lists 

• Technically oriented, mechanically inclined, good at mathematics and talented at translating 

intangible concepts into hands-on project plans

• Competent user of CAD/D software

Personal attributes:

• Enjoys being involved in the practical application of complex theoretical principles

• Self-motivated and completes given tasks to enhance the overall team performance. 

• Prepared to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects / skills. 

• Continuously develops own knowledge and abilities.

• Good at problem-solving, logical and methodical

• Strong attention to detail

• Good communicato