Associate Structural Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is looking for an Associate Structural Engineer based in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will perform detailed engineering tasks while collaborating with senior engineers and gaining valuable industry experience.

Responsibilities include conducting analysis, preparing design calculations, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of project requirements. Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering and be eager to learn within the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society.
• HSE, TQM and cost-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks.
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports.
• Communicate information clearly, asking questions and checking for understanding.

Skills

Eager to learn

Working knowledge of English

Flexibility

Knowledge of design techniques

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Structural Engineer is responsible for utilizing existing Structural (Eng) procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Structural (Eng) and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoring
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
• Organize own work to meet deadlines set by others
• Clearly communicate information, asking questions and checking for understanding
• Gain an understanding of the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter‑discipline requirements
• Perform computer analyses of structures designed by others with guidance from Senior and PPL engineers
• Prepare design calculations as required
• Perform engineering checks of drafting
• Use specifications when performing design calculations
• Prepare MTOs of primary structures under supervision
• Provide engineering support as required
• Assist in the preparation of subcontract documents
• Review vendor data with guidance from colleagues

Reports to: Project Lead Engineer

Functional: Supervising Department Manager

Liaises with: Engineers, Design Supervisor, and Designers of their own discipline

Supervises: (none listed)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• 0–3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable
• Eager to learn
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written
• Learn the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
• Learn design techniques and analysis methods
• HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand‑over with regards to reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yards
• Replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
• Provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible and desirable
• Managing or learning of future current working methods and software applications
• Accredited engineering degree as may be required by specific regions
• Familiar with the use of codes and standards