Associate Structural Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

The Principal Structural Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex structural-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Structural Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of structural engineering.

As such, they must have in-depth expertise in structural engineering as well as broad knowledge of the structural discipline within the engineering function.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimum 15 years of experience in offshore structural analysis (Jacket / Topside)
2. Expertise in SACS software usage and familiarity with API RP2A, AISC, AWS D1.1 etc
3. Experience as Lead engineer managing major projects

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards.
2. Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations.
3. Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures.
4. Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements.
5. Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.

When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:

1. Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer.
2. Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard.
3. Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager.
4. Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified.
5. Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action.
6. Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team, Customer discipline lead and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
7. Train/mentor other employees in the department.
8. Assist and monitor MOPEX offices on projects.
9. Has a good understanding of the other engineering departments.
10. Initiate interface with other disciplines to obtain input for discipline designs.
11. Has a good understanding of construction/fabrication yard and client requirements.
12. Has commercial insight.
13. Helps to maintain unifi.
14. Prepare bid from sketching data, using experience.
15. Supervise engineers and designers.
16. Define scopes of work for engineering/construction fabrication yard.
17. Provide engineering support as required.
18. Perform engineering checks of drafting.
19. Perform engineering checks prepared by others within the discipline.
20. Perform design verification through single discipline check and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC).

Desired Candidate Profile

Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, or Project Manager
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Construction site/Fabrication Group, Safety Dept, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and Customers
Supervises: Senior Engineers, Engineers and Designers

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

1. Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in engineering.
2. 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design.
3. Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable.
4. Seasoned structural knowledge.
5. Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor.
6. Able to solve problems without assistance.
7. Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work.
8. HSE, TQM and cost-conscious.
9. Fluent in English, both oral and written.
10. Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes.
11. Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
1. The reassignment to other departments/construction sites/fabrication yards.
2. The reassignment to other McDermott offices.
3. The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays.
4. The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable.
5. The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications.
12. Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable.
13. Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills.