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:
Minimum 15 years of experience in offshore structural analysis (Jacket / Topside)
Expertise in SACS software usage and familiarity with API RP2A, AISC, AWS D1.1 etc.
Experience as Lead Engineer managing major projects.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards.
- Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations.
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures.
- Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements.
- Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.
- When acting as Lead Engineer, additionally:
- Direct medium or large Engineering team.
- 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.
- Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources.
- Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified.
- Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action.
- Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies.
- Train/mentor other employees in the department.
- Assist and monitor MOPEX offices on projects.
- Initiate interface with other disciplines to obtain input for discipline designs.
- Provide engineering support as required.
- Perform engineering checks of drafting and prepared by others within the discipline.
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in engineering.
- 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design.
- Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable.
- Seasoned structural knowledge.
- Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor.
- Able to solve problems without assistance.
- Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work.
- HSE, TQM and cost-conscious.
- Fluent in English, both oral and written.
- Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes.
- Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to reassignment and assistance to colleagues.
- Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable.
- Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills.