Subsea Structure Engineer - (Offshore) - Oil & Gas

Hill International, Inc.; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global construction management company is looking for a Subsea Structure Engineer to oversee the engineering design and integrity assurance of subsea structures for shallow-water offshore projects. The role involves coordinating with various disciplines, performing structural analysis, and preparing deliverables for installation and operation. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields, have 5-12 years of experience, and be proficient in ANSYS and other tools, ideally with offshore exposure.

Competenze

• 5–12 years of subsea/offshore structural engineering experience.
• Offshore exposure (installation, inspection, FAT/SIT) preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform structural strength and fatigue assessments.
• Develop GA drawings and structural layouts.
• Provide input for lifting design and handling.
• Coordinate with pipeline and geotechnical disciplines.
• Support in-service integrity assessments.

Conoscenze

Proficiency with ANSYS

Proficiency with Abaqus

Proficiency with SACS

Proficiency with OrcaFlex

Strong communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge of API standards

Knowledge of DNV standards

Knowledge of ISO standards

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Naval Architecture

Master's degree in Offshore/Structural/Ocean Engineering (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title: Subsea Structure Engineer (Shallow‑Water Offshore Project)

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance.

For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

The Subsea Structure Engineer is responsible for engineering design, verification, installation support, and integrity assurance of subsea structures used in shallow‑water offshore developments. These include manifolds, PLETs, PLEMs, jumpers, tie‑in structures, pipeline supports, and foundations.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Analysis

• Perform structural strength, global/local analysis, and fatigue assessments.
• Evaluate hydrodynamic loading and soil‑structure interaction.
• Review FE models using ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, OrcaFlex.
• Ensure compliance with DNV, API 17D, API RP 2A, ISO 13628.

Structural Layout & Deliverables

• Develop GA drawings, structural layouts, foundations, mudmats.
• Review protection structures (mattresses, rock dumping).
• Prepare interface drawings with pipeline, controls, and umbilicals.

Installation Engineering Support

• Provide input for lifting design, rigging, and handling.
• Review procedures for lowering, positioning, and tie‑in.
• Support offshore campaigns during load‑out, transport, and installation.

Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate with pipeline, controls, umbilical, and geotechnical disciplines.
• Support fabrication yard (welding, NDT, coatings).
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability, and model reviews.

Material & Fabrication Support

• Review WPS/PQR, NDT plans, coatings, and fabrication tolerances.
• Support FAT/SIT related to structural components.

Integrity & Operational Support

• Support in‑service integrity assessment.
• Review ROV/Diver inspection and as‑built reports.
• Update structural models for life‑of‑field evaluation.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Master's degree in Offshore/Structural/Ocean Engineering (preferred).
• 5–12 years of subsea/offshore structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, or OrcaFlex.
• Knowledge of API, DNV, ISO standards.
• Offshore exposure (installation, inspection, FAT/SIT) preferred.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and interface skills.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction