Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Subsea7; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsea7 in Kuala Lumpur is seeking expressions of interest for Senior and Principal Structural Engineer roles. The job involves leading structural analysis and design for subsea projects, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality studies and EPCIC work while adhering to HSEQ standards.

Qualified candidates will have strong experience in FEA, offshore structures, and years of leadership experience. Opportunities align with upcoming awards and strategic staffing needs in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, offshore, naval or related engineering.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Typically 8+ years (Senior Engineer) or 15+ years (Principal Engineer) of offshore, subsea or energy experience.
• Extensive experience in finite element analysis and structural design of subsea structures.
• Experience delivering structural engineering for Studies, FEED and EPCI projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and carry out finite element analysis and structural design for subsea structures.
• Develop safe, fit-for-purpose and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Plan, coordinate and execute work within budget and schedule.
• Ensure technical quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects for Principal level.
• Support package engineering activities and project delivery across studies, FEED and EPCI.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety and quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/offshore/naval engineering

Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Professional engineering membership

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

ANSYS

STAAD.Pro

Mathcad

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Subsea7 is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Structural Engineers for future Senior and Principal Structural Engineer opportunities within our Kuala Lumpur office.
These positions are being advertised in anticipation of upcoming project awards and form part of our forward-looking workforce planning strategy.
Qualified candidates will be considered as projects are awarded and staffing requirements are confirmed. Appointment at either Senior or Principal Engineer level will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience and demonstrated technical capability, leadership and industry experience.
The Senior / Principal Structural Engineer is responsible for undertaking and performing structural engineering and finite element analysis activities across studies, FEED and EPCI projects. The role involves delivering safe, high-quality and fit-for-purpose engineering solutions to meet project objectives, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the technical development of engineers within the Structures Discipline.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices. All personnel are also expected to contribute to creating a culture of ethics and integrity within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to our Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear commitment to safety and quality, ensuring all engineering activities are performed in accordance with company values, procedures, applicable codes, standards and client requirements.
• Perform and carry out finite element analysis and structural design activities for subsea structures.
• Develop safe, fit-for-purpose and cost-effective engineering solutions to meet project objectives.
• Plan, coordinate and execute engineering work within budget and schedule requirements.
• Ensure the technical quality, accuracy and consistency of engineering deliverables.
• Perform or undertake structural assessments, finite element analyses, design verification and engineering evaluations.
• Prepare, review and approve engineering calculations, reports, specifications and other technical documentation.
• Support technical reviews, design reviews, technical queries and engineering assurance activities.
• Identify technical risks and opportunities and develop practical mitigation measures and engineering solutions.
• Interface effectively with clients, project teams, fabrication yards, offshore personnel and other engineering disciplines.
• Support package engineering activities and contribute to effective project delivery during studies, FEED and EPCI phases.
• Contribute to technical development, lessons learned initiatives, standardisation and continuous improvement activities within the Structures Discipline.
• Mentor, coach and support the development of junior and developing engineers.
• For Principal level applicants, provide technical leadership on complex projects and contribute to discipline development, technical governance and engineering assurance activities.
• Promote and ensure compliance with Subsea7's HSEQ policies, management systems and Code of Conduct.

Required Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Typically 8+ years (Senior Engineer) or 15+ years (Principal Engineer) of relevant engineering experience within the offshore, subsea or energy industries.
• Extensive experience in finite element analysis and structural design of subsea pipeline structures (PLETs and ILTs), manifold structures, suction piles and mudmats.
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural engineering for Studies, FEED and EPCI projects, including support to multidisciplinary tenders and project execution teams.
• Solid capability in structural engineering, finite element analysis and design verification of offshore and subsea structures.
• Solid understanding of subsea production systems, including piping, connector types, valves and forgings.
• Good knowledge of pipelay methods, installation techniques and pipelay vessels.
• Ability to deliver structural analysis work packages and support package engineering and technical management activities.
• Ability to identify technical risks and develop practical, robust and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage interfaces and collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards and design guidelines, including API, AISC, DNV and ISO.
• Advanced proficiency in ANSYS.
• Working knowledge of STAAD.Pro and Mathcad.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid structured and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and effective project delivery.
• Demonstrated solid performance in previous and current employment.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work effectively.
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, ethics and continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers within the Structures Discipline.

Key Relationships And Stakeholders

Principal Structural Engineer is expected to communicate in clear and concise English, with the following key stakeholders:

• Clients for Technical Reviews (FEED/EPCI) and input studies.
• Other Disciplines including Fabrication, Materials and Welding, Pipeline Design, Geotechnical, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Riser Installation Analysis and Umbilical (RIAU), Pipeline Group (PG) and CAD.
• Engineering Discipline Managers and Project Engineering Management.
• Supply Chain Management and Suppliers.
• Alliance Partners (OneSubsea/AKER).