Principal Engineer - Offshore Structural

SBM Offshore; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is looking for a Principal Structural Topsides Engineer to oversee the design and analysis of offshore structures. This role requires a strong background in offshore engineering, specifically on Detail Engineering of Oil and Gas facilities.

With 17+ years of experience, including at least 4 years in a Lead role, the successful candidate will manage teams of engineers, ensuring project deliveries meet both timelines and standards.

Qualifications

• 17+ years relevant experience in offshore Oil & Gas industry.
• 4+ years in a Lead Role with international companies.
• Experience in detailed engineering projects for offshore structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design and analysis for offshore structures.
• Supervise engineers and provide guidance on problem-solving.
• Plan project implementation and ensure deliverable timelines.

Skills

SACS

SESAM

Offshore design background

Team handling

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master of Technology Civil/Structures

Tools

Sesam Genie

SACS

FEMAP

Job description

Principal Structural Topsides Engineer

Role: Permanent | Work Location: Bangalore | Mode: Hybrid

Required skills: SACS/SESAM related software with Offshore/FPSO related design background. Experience in team handling is preferred.

Job description

As the Principal Structural Engineer, you have to utilize your technical expertise to develop safe and quality solutions in support of project and discipline requirements with minimal guidance. You need to ensure successful resolution of complex technical issues related to Structure to meet project and discipline deliverables. You need to engage with peers to promote knowledge sharing and act as a consultant and mentor to less experienced engineers to ensure knowledge transfer, product memory, and application of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Primarily will have a major role in the structural engineering & greenfield design of offshore structures. Full knowledge in the analysis & design of the primary/secondary/tertiary for the full range of load conditions
• Must be able to take a hands‑on role in the design & analysis of structures as well as provide supervision/guidance to working engineers and designers in problem solving
• Expert knowledge of applicable theories, practices, and accepted procedures. In depth knowledge with standard international specifications and codes i.e. British Standard codes, AISC codes, API, Euro codes, DNVGL etc.
• Have experience & well versant in any of the software- Sesam Genie , FEMAP, STAAD-Pro, and SACS. Also, should have sound knowledge in developing the local calculations using spreadsheets/Mathcad/scripting for Genie etc.
• Planning and implementation of the project to ensure that deliverables are issued on schedule, project milestone dates are met, and given tasks are completed within the allowed budget; Preparation of scope of work, man‑hours distribution; Selection of resources in consultation with head of discipline to meet the specific job requirements
• Technical and administrative management of the engineers / designers / draftsmen team; Assignment and co‑ordination of activities within the team to execute the design / procurement related activities of assigned projects
• Able to plan and work independently, reporting progress and schedule to team leaders and PMT
• Coordination with Project Managers / Lead Engineers from other Disciplines for the inter‑disciplinary tasks
• Monitoring of job progress, identifying slippage and shortcomings and setting solutions and remedies in consultation with Project Manager (and Heads of Disciplines if required)
• Have experience in handling the queries arising from clients, comments from approval authority, contractors or other disciplines
• To coordinate the review and approval of vendor documents ensuring vendor specifications are in full compliance with contract requirements and meet with client equipment specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exposure to EPC environments & Experience in detailed Engineering projects is mandatory

Job requirements

• Academic: Bachelor/Master of Technology Civil/Structures (Preferably in Offshore structures)
• Exp: 17+ years relevant experience (min 4 yrs in Lead Role) in the offshore Oil & Gas industry (working with International Companies involved in Concept/FEED/Detailed engineering)with specific experience on Detail Engineering of Structural Analysis for Offshore Oil and Gas facilities Wellhead platforms, Fixed Process Platforms, FPSO topsides modules ,Turret Mooring System, TLPs & Semi‑submersibles
• SW or tools: Sesam Genie / SACS / FEMAP

Behaviours & inter‑personal skills - Key points

• Team spirit and good communication skills
• Autonomous and able to think out of the box
• Strong analytical skills
• Curious and motivated to propose and/or explore new ideas
• Stakeholder Management