Offshore Structural Engineer

Chevron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron ENGINE Center in Bengaluru, India, invites applications for an Offshore Structural Engineer. You will join the Subsea, Marine and Shipping team, defining structural requirements for fixed and floating offshore platforms and supporting the full lifecycle from concept to installation.

Applicants should have 10+ years in oil&gas offshore structures, strong FE/analytical skills and expertise with SESAM, SACS, USFOS, ANSYS, MOSES and STAAD Pro.

Qualifications

• MS in Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10+ years in oil and gas with fixed and floating offshore structures.
• Experience from concept through FEED and detailed design for offshore facilities.
• Strong analytical skills in structural dynamics, hydrodynamics and nonlinear behavior.
• SESAM, SACS, USFOS, ANSYS, MOSES and STAAD Pro experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate and design fixed and floating offshore structures.
• Define structural requirements including environmental, live and dead loads.
• Evaluate structural integrity and identify reinforcement needs.
• Develop Reliability Based Inspection (RBI) plans.
• Support civil/structural/ocean engineering for design, fabrication and installation.
• Coordinate planning and management of contractors/consultants.
• Manage Structural Integrity through annual topsides and underwater inspections.

Skills

Offshore structural engineering

Finite element analysis

Structural dynamics

Hydrodynamics

Project leadership

Education

MS in Structural Engineering

Tools

SESAM

SACS

USFOS

ANSYS

MOSES

STAAD Pro

Job description

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

About The Position

Chevron ENGINE has an exciting opportunity for a Offshore Structural Engineer to join the Subsea, Marine and Shipping team. Reporting to the Senior Subsea Engineer, this role will be based in Chevron’s office in Bengaluru.

The Offshore Structural is a member of the Subsea, Civil, and Marine Engineering team in the Chevron ENGINE Center and provides technical services and technology development support for offshore production facilities to both base business and capital projects. This role is responsible for defining structural requirements, including environmental, live and dead loads for fixed and floating offshore structures, including compliant towers, jackets and caissons, gravity-based structures, semi-submersibles, F(P)SO’s, TLP’s and spars. Broad knowledge of offshore structures, codes, local jurisdictional requirements and standards and types of analyses required for fixed and floating offshore platform

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate and design fixed and floating offshore structures to meet requirements.
• Define structural requirements including environmental, live, and dead loads for floating and fixed offshore structures.
• Evaluate the structural integrity (reserve strength) of existing facilities Identify reinforcement requirements.
• Develop Reliability Based Inspection (RBI) Plans.
• Support assignments in civil/structural/ocean engineering, for the design, fabrication, and installation of deepwater offshore facilities.
• Support planning and management of contractors and/or consulting support to projects.
• Structural Integrity Management (SIM) - Evaluate Annual Topsides Structural and Underwater Inspection Results

About You

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

To Be Considered For This Role, Applicants Should Have

• MS in Structural Engineering from a deemed/recognized university.
• Direct engineering experience for proposed and existing fixed and floating offshore structures for oil and gas production including concept development, pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design for construction, installation, and operation for a variety of projects. Expertise with integrity management of production and drilling facilities, platform modifications, risk mitigation.
• Analytical strengths in structural dynamics, finite element analysis, hydrodynamics, and nonlinear behavior. Awareness of naval architecture, mooring systems, and vessel motions.. Analysis software experience with SESAM, SACS, USFOS, ANSYS, MOSES, and STAAD Pro.
• A minimum of 10 years of oil and gas industry experience related to offshore structures.
• Technical leadership to support project teams and collaborate across multidisciplinary functions to design, execute, and evaluate projects to minimize risk and achieve objectives.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate, complete, and current standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate transportation and offshore installation schemes (i.e., multiple lifts and float over). Provide recommendations on transportation and installation methods.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop new and maintain existing stakeholder relationships.

What We Can Offer You

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.

• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.