Associate Structural Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. in London (Chiswick) seeks an Associate Structural Engineer to contribute to routine design tasks under supervision, leveraging basic engineering knowledge and standard procedures.

The role focuses on learning design techniques, tolerances, and codes, with responsibilities including detailed calculations, analysis, and reporting as part of a team delivering subsea infrastructure and onshore projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• EIT or professional engineering society membership preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks.
• Apply knowledge to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoring.
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including reports and procedures.
• Organize work to meet deadlines; communicate clearly and check for understanding.
• Gain understanding of project scope, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements.
• Provide engineering support as required; assist in subcontract document preparation.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/MEng)

Job description

Job-ID: 26003869Category: EngineeringLocation: Chiswick, London, United KingdomSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-08-14

Job Overview:

The Associate Structural Engineer is responsible for utilizing existing Structural (Eng) procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Structural (Eng) and Engineering.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:Bachelor's Degree or master's degree in engineering0-3 years of experience in the oil and gas industryPreferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society as applicableEager to learnWorking knowledge of English, both oral and writtenLearn the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicableLearn design techniques and analysis methodsHSE, TQM and cost-consciousShow flexibility and ensure proper
hand-over with regards to:The reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yardsThe replacement of colleagues during illness and holidaysThe provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible and desirableThe managing or learning of future current working methods and software applicationsAccredited engineering degree as may be required by specific regionsFamiliar with the use of codes and standards#LI-LJ1#LI-DNI

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasksApply knowledge and skills to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoringPrepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and proceduresOrganize own work to meet deadlines set by othersClearly communicate information, asking questions and checking for understandingGain an understanding of the project scope
of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirementsPerform computer analyses of structures designed by others with guidance from Senior and PPL engineersPrepare design calculations as requiredPerform engineering checks of draftingUse of specifications when performing design calculationsPrepare MTOs of primary structures under supervisionProvide engineering support as requiredAssist in the preparation of subcontract documentsReview vendor data with guidance from colleagues Reports to: Project: Lead Engineer Functional: Supervising Department Manager Liaises with: Engineers, Design Supervisor, and Designers of their own discipline Supervises:

About the company

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design
and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.