Principal Engineer - Offshore (Civil & Structural)

Wood; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a senior civil/structural engineer with extensive offshore experience to lead jacket and topsides projects, ensuring feasibility, design integrity, and compliance with international standards.

The role requires 10–15 years in oil & gas, strong knowledge of global codes, and hands-on use of SACS, STAAD Pro, ANSYS, USFOS, Grl WEAP, and MOSES on large FPSO topsides and process platforms.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of civil and structural engineering experience in oil & gas project execution.
• Experience with major codes (British, EURO & American, NORSOK) and MWS (DNV/BV/ABS/Lloyds).
• Experience in large FPSO topsides and process platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead or area lead on offshore brownfield/greenfield projects in civil & structural engineering.
• Oversee adherence to codes and safety standards across projects; review and approve drawings, WCR and MTO where applicable.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver FPSO topsides and process platforms.

Skills

Offshore design leadership

Structural engineering

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Postgraduate in Structural/Offshore Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

STAAD Pro

ANSYS

USFOS

Grl WEAP

MOSES

Job description

Job Description

• Experienced in Offshore Green field projects (Jackets & Topsides for Well head, LQ, Riser, Platform & Process platforms) as Lead or Area Lead
• Experienced in Jacket Brown field modifications (Clamped Boat landings, Jacket walkway, Riser clamps, Riser Protector) including installation feasibility and schemes. Experienced in performing high end analysis like Spectral Fatigue Analysis, Pushover/Seismic analysis of Jacket structures, Non-linear blasts.
• Experienced in performing Pre‑Service analysis such as Loadout/Sea transportation and Lift, analysis of large modules including sea‑fastening schemes.
• Experienced in performing Jacket float over analysis. Experienced in FPSO/FLNG topsides modules. Experienced in Bolted and Welded connections. Hands on experience in use of software such as SACS, STAAD Pro
• Experience with ANSYS/ USFOS /Grl WEAP /MOSES preferable Reviewing and Approving Structural drawings, WCR and MTO. Able to lead a team of 6 – 12 team members

Responsibilities

• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in Civil & Structural Engineering environment in Oil & Gas project execution (Essential).
• Working experience with major industrial & international codes (British, EURO & American, NORSOK) and MWS (DnV/BV/ABS/Lloyds).
• Experience in large FPSO topsides and Process platforms.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Civil Engineering (Essential)
• Postgraduate in Structural Engineering/ Offshore Structural Engineering

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.