Principal CivilStructural Designer - McDermott

Job Overview:

The Principal Civil/Structural Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related teams. They exchange ideas and information relating to Civil/Structural Design effectively. They may work autonomously within established Civil/Structural Design procedures and practices. They act as a lead coordinating the work of others. The Principal Civil/Structural Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Civil/Structural Design discipline.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in offshore/other steel structure drafting and 3D modeling
• Expertise in E3D S3D software
• Managed a team of designers as a Lead

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual FEED studies and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation ensuring clarity and ease of construction
• Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free coordination with all other disciplines
• Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR and project Level 2 & 3 procedures, and within agreed schedules and budgets
• Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• Act as a coordinator and technical expert within the process of development and/or modification of 3D Macros applied at E3D/S3D
• When acting as Lead Designer, additionally:
• Direct and coordinate medium or large Design team as Lead Designer
• Lead projects as Lead Designer engaging the participation of other disciplines
• Coordinate all activities within own discipline and discipline interfaces with other disciplines
• Lead the design team of the assigned work area and complete 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 Discipline workforce resources
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier, and/or subcontractor counterparts and relevant agencies
• Become fully familiar with Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and interdisciplinary requirements
• Prepare Civil and Structural layouts from data generated by others in close liaison with Civil and Structural Engineers and counterparts from other disciplines
• Assist Lead Engineer/Designer in raising technical queries, preparing estimates, and job scope changes
• Attend (As Lead Designer) project Kickoff and Review meetings, Vendor meetings
• Monitor and coordinate the design team remotely if required and Lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)
• Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client, and Statutory Design Codes, Standards or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety Policies
• Develop 3D Models and ensure clash-free models in coordination with all other disciplines' requirements
• Organize design work including setting up 3D and 2D systems
• Supervise Designers and Associate Designers
• Execute relevant administration and filing
• Check designs with particular emphasis on interfaces with other disciplines
• Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, maintainability, and HSE aspects
• Provide drafting support as required
• Review other discipline drawings
• Review supplier drawings
• Be able to perform the engineering of Miscellaneous steel
• Participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• High School graduate with a diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines or equivalent experience
• 10 years minimum with a major contractor or consultant, of which 5 years of experience in oil and gas
• Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards & codes
• Detailed knowledge of 3D and 2D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
• Minimum 2 projects working and/or Review experience in E3D and/or S3D
• Capable of Leading projects
• Be able to perform the engineering of Miscellaneous steel
• To participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work