Offshore Structural Lead Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an experienced engineer in Bengaluru to design and analyze offshore structures for oil and gas projects. Your role will involve conducting structural calculations, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, with over 5 years of experience and proficiency in industry-standard software like STAAD Pro and SACS. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in offshore oil and gas projects.
• Hands‑on experience in developing & analyzing steel and reinforced concrete structures.
• Fluent English (Written and oral communication skills).

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze offshore structures such as topside and jackets.
• Perform structural calculations to ensure integrity and safety.
• Collaborate with teams to provide innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

Offshore engineering

Structural calculations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Master’s degree in structural engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

SACS

Mathcad

Ansys

Abaqus

Job description

Responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing offshore structures such as topside and jackets.
• Experience in performing Pre-service and In-service analyses on topside and jacket structures.
• Conducting feasibility studies and providing technical input for offshore projects.
• Performing structural calculations to ensure the integrity and safety of offshore structures.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for offshore engineering challenges.
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and codes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conducting site visits and inspections to assess the condition and performance of offshore structures.
• Able to identify anomalies from structural inspection reports (for offshore topside/underwater and onshore structures), perform risk assessments and provide engineering repair recommendations.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including design reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Participating in project meetings and providing technical guidance to project teams.
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals, including cost estimates and schedules.
• Familiar with relevant civil & structural codes such as API, AISC, ACI, Euro.
• Good communication (written and verbal) in interacting with multinational customers/site engineers and in answering technical queries.
• Should be able to train and mentor junior team members by creating training material and conducting training sessions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering. Master’s degree in structural engineering will be an added advantage.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in offshore oil and gas projects.
• Hands‑on experience in developing & analyzing steel and reinforced concrete structures (including foundation) models using industry standard software preferably STAAD Pro, SACS, Mathcad. Knowledge of FEA software like Ansys and Abaqus is an added advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in developing design calculation sheets for reinforced concrete and steel structures using design codes and standards.
• Fair work experience on Excel and other MS applications.
• Fluent English (Written and oral communication skills).
• Good Interpersonal Skills with proactive attitude and Positive thinking.
• Can do attitude.
• Problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Self‑motivated and excellent work ethics.
• Good expertise in MS Excel and Office.