Offshore Structural Engineer – Naval Architecture (Entry)

KBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KBR Benefits

Flexible work schedule

401K with company match

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer in Houston to contribute to the design and analysis of offshore structures and floating production systems. You will work with seasoned professionals on semisubmersibles and FPSOs, applying wind and hydrodynamic loads, stability checks, and strength assessments.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of DNV SESAM and FEA tools, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to marine engineering projects within the Integrated Solutions Americas

Qualifications

• Graduated with a civil/structural engineering degree (0–5 years’ experience).
• Good academic standing as demonstrated by your college or university.
• Experience in offshore structures design is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze offshore floating production or drilling units (semisubmersibles, FPSOs).
• Calculate wind and hydrodynamic loading for offshore structures.
• Define load conditions and verify stability.
• Perform strength, fatigue, and buckling assessments of stiffened plating structures.
• Use DNV SESAM for structural and hydrodynamic analysis.
• Employ FEA software for hull structure analysis.
• Write technical engineering reports.

Skills

Offshore structural design

Wind loads

Hydrodynamic loading

FEA/structural analysis

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Masters or PhD (preferred)

Tools

DNV SESAM

FEA software

Job description

KBR is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer in Houston to contribute to the design and analysis of offshore structures and floating production systems. You will work with seasoned professionals on semisubmersibles and FPSOs, applying wind and hydrodynamic loads, stability checks, and strength assessments.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of DNV SESAM and FEA tools, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to marine engineering projects within the Integrated Solutions Americas