SENIOR PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - OFFSHORE required by our client, an international oil and gas contractor to be based in the USA.

 

Location:      Texas, USA

Type:           Contract

 

PROJECT SCOPE

 

Our Client is a leading provider of professional services to the resources & energy sectors and complex process industries.  Our client has an immediate opening for a Principal Structural Engineer reporting to the Structural Engineering Manager.

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Play a major role in the structural engineering and design of jackets, large modules/topsides for offshore oil & gas platform facilities, and in the development of all associated engineering documents. Must be able to take a hands-on role in the design and analysis of structures as well as provide supervision/guidance and coordination to junior engineers and designers. Both Greenfield and Brownfield experience is required.

 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

 

BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.  15 to 20 years offshore industry experience. Must have previous experience in the engineering of jackets & modular units for offshore oil & gas platforms, including the design and analysis of  topsides and related secondary structures for the full range of load conditions to which they may be subjected.  Must have experience with and be very familiar with SACS and must have experience of working in a team environment and taking a lead role.   Full knowledge of analyses for Inplace, seismic, Structure/Pile interaction, Loadout, Transportation, & Lift.

 

Well versed with AISC, APR RP2A, SACS software and processes applicable to offshore structural designs.Familiarity with offshore engineering/fabrication practices and trends