Senior Offshore Structures Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Offshore Structures Engineer to execute structural analyses for offshore projects. The role can be performed fully remote or hybrid and lasts for 12 months. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and demonstrable experience in offshore structures design. Proficiency in relevant software is essential. Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills are also necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in design of structures in all project phases including feasibility study.
• Strong experience in analyses and design of offshore structures according to ISO1900 series.
• Experience in definition and design of foundation systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis for offshore substructures and topsides.
• Study and define the best technical solutions for offshore structures.
• Review technical documentation and analyses produced by others.

Skills

Structural analysis for offshore substructures

Design of structures

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration with disciplines

Education

Degree in Civil, Offshore, or Structural Engineering

Tools

DNVGL SESAM Suite

ANSYS

SACS

STAAD

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Offshore Structures Engineer

Location: Fully Remote or Hybrid

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: £Negotiable (Outside IR35 or PAYE)

Description

Description of Project/Role and Main Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis for offshore substructures and topsides.
• Study and define the best technical solutions for offshore structures (both substructures and topsides) during various design stages (feasibility, FEED, detail design).
• Review technical documentation and analyses produced by others.
• Prepare sketch drawings and concept and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with other disciplines during project execution for the execution of the assigned tasks.
• To prepare and review all technical documentation related to Structural Design activities during the different phases of the Project, such as Conceptual Study, FEED, Tender and Contract package preparation, detailed engineering, and Operations.
• To review Bidder Call for Tender & Selection (qualifications, clarifications, recommendations, etc.) when applicable for structural aspects.
• To review and approve FEED, Tender and Detailed Engineering performed by Contractors as applicable for structural aspects.

Qualifications, Professional Experience and Skills

• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline such as Civil Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Structural Engineering or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (with focus on structures).
• Demonstrable experience in design of structures in all project phases (feasibility study, FEED, detailed engineering, and Operations).
• Proficient usage of the following software: DNVGL SESAM Suite, USFOS, ANSYS, SACS, STAAD.
• Able to collaborate effectively with other disciplines as required to perform assigned tasks due to multidisciplinary approach to Projects.
• Able to handle highly complex and diverse tasks while applying a high level of independent judgment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and excellent engineering judgement.
• Awareness of structural design standards and correct application of Company HSEQ policies.
• Awareness of marine operations and naval interfaces with structural design.
• Strong experience in analyses and design of offshore structures, in accordance to ISO1900 series, API RP2A, AISC, DNV codes.
• Ability to create and verify FEM models of fixed offshore structures, e.g. jacket and topside, for in-place and temporary conditions.
• Experience in the definition and design of foundation systems, including but not limited to foundation piles and mud mats.
• Experience in re-design and assessment of brownfield structures, life extension, reliability analyses, with a strong attitude towards problem solving and capacity to make critical choices.
• Experience in design for nonlinear analyses, blast, dropped objects, impact, redundancy, pushover analyses.
• Being familiar with offshore structural materials, fabrication, and installation aspects.
• Experience with floaters design.
• Experience in definition of tender documentation for offshore structures.
• Capacity to analyse and make independent recommendations for the solution to problems with varying complexity.
• Ability to suggest innovative solutions.