Lead Subsea Structural Engineer — Offshore Design Lead

Kintec Global Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal/Lead Structural Engineer to drive design, development, and delivery of subsea drilling technology and offshore equipment.

The role requires senior expertise across the engineering lifecycle, with hands-on background in structural analysis, FE, and subsea/marine systems. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and leadership of key work packages are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, offshore or subsea engineering.
• Significant offshore/subsea/marine/energy engineering experience.
• Strong background in structural analysis and design.
• Experience with finite element analysis.
• Experience in concept through FEED and detailed engineering phases.
• Ability to develop and approve engineering calculations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering activities for subsea drilling equipment, tooling, structures and offshore systems.
• Perform and review structural calculations, engineering assessments and finite element analysis.
• Develop structural design solutions from concept through detailed engineering and manufacture.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of structural calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Support development of subsea tooling, frames, mechanisms and related equipment.
• Assess structural integrity, strength, fatigue and loading requirements.
• Develop and review offshore lifting, handling, transportation and installation designs.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and controls disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, verification and risk assessments.
• Review third-party calculations, vendor docs and technical submissions.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Offshore/subsea engineering

Engineering calculations

Mentoring/technical guidance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Offshore/Subsea Engineering

Tools

Finite element software

Job description

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal/Lead Structural Engineer to drive design, development, and delivery of subsea drilling technology and offshore equipment.

The role requires senior expertise across the engineering lifecycle, with hands-on background in structural analysis, FE, and subsea/marine systems. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and leadership of key work packages are essential.