Lead Structural Engineer

Vacancy information

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Reporting to Discipline Manager/Structural Team Lead or an Engineering Manager, the Lead Engineer will have responsibility for a particular discipline area and/or planning and coordinating the technical expertise and services required to ensure successful delivery of high-quality engineering to meet commercial and technical needs. Individual is expected to improve the specific discipline work processes and be a technical governance for the Discipline. The scope will include studies and tenders as well as live projects.

SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Provide specialist skills, integrity and knowledge in key areas of project or discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice. Understands clients' needs; identifies and addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions.

• Lead a team supporting project or discipline.

• Accountable for the budget and planning of the scope of her/his team.

• Manage all external (clients, subcontractors) and internal interfaces (other disciplines, installation, SCM).

• Participate in the conceptual studies.

• Provide specialist knowledge in area of subsea structure design (PLETs, Jumpers, Suction Piles etc.).

• Production of design documentation including feasibility reports, detailed design reports, construction drawings, design specifications, material take-offs, weight control calculations, etc.

• Check and approve technical documentation, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy.

• Manages interfaces with subcontractors and internal clients.

• Ensures that specifications and norms related to the project are respected.

• Participates actively in engineers training and development.

• Proposes innovative solutions allowing cost & risks reduction.

• Evaluate, organize, and prioritize work for self and others.

AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS

• Operate within the Business Code of Conduct.

• Operate according to Subsea 7's Management Principles.

• Support standards and procedures for the Engineering Function.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS/ STAKEHOLDERS

External

• Client technical representative

• Professional bodies and institutions of learning

Internal

• Project Managers

• Project Engineering Managers

• Tendering Managers

• Engineering Department

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Professional qualifications - Degree qualified ideally in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering. (Demonstrable experience in a similar role will also be considered)

• Relevant engineering experience (10+ years) in the design of structures within the Marine and/or Oil and Gas industry.

• Awareness of marine classification and local legislation. (Essential)

• Can work within time/budget constraints.

• Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the role.

• Produces work of presentable quality.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work.

• Sound knowledge of industry codes, standards, and design guidelines. (API, DNV, AISC, ASME, ISO, BPVC etc.)

• Expert Knowledge of STAAD Pro, CAESAR II, Autodesk, Abaqus and ANSYS software.