Senior Structural Engineer (Offshore)

Airswift; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift partners with an innovative engineering consultancy serving offshore energy sectors. We seek a Mid/Senior Structural Engineer to own ownership across the project lifecycle, focusing on structural analysis, subsea structures, and decommissioning initiatives.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions from concept through installation, while mentoring junior engineers and drafters. This role offers strong visibility and direct impact on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 6+ years of offshore oil & gas structural experience.
• Strong experience in structural analysis, frame analysis, and FEA.
• Advanced proficiency with ANSYS and experience using SACS.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations independently and review technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for offshore structures.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables, reports, and technical documentation.
• Interpret and mark up structural drawings and design packages.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and drafters when required.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, and execution strategies.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

ANSYS

SACS

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SACS

Job description

Airswift is partnering with an innovative engineering consultancy serving the offshore energy, marine, renewables, and decommissioning sectors. Our client is known for delivering complex engineering solutions while maintaining an entrepreneurial culture where engineers have a direct impact on projects, clients, and business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants greater ownership, visibility, and technical involvement across the complete project lifecycle.

The Role:

As a Mid/Senior Structural Engineer, you will support a diverse portfolio of offshore oil & gas projects, with particular emphasis on structural analysis, subsea structures, and decommissioning initiatives. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions from concept development through installation and project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for offshore structures.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables, reports, and technical documentation.
• Interpret and mark up structural drawings and design packages.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and drafters when required.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, and execution strategies.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience within the offshore oil & gas industry.
• Strong experience in structural analysis, frame analysis, and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Advanced proficiency with ANSYS and experience using SACS.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations independently and review technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred

• Experience with subsea structures and offshore decommissioning projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working within engineering consultancies or EPC organizations.

Why Join?

Take ownership of meaningful engineering projects from concept through execution.

Work in a fast-paced environment with greater visibility and impact than larger EPC organizations.

Gain exposure to offshore oil & gas, marine, renewables, and emerging energy projects.

Enjoy clear career progression opportunities into Lead Engineer and Project Management roles.

Join a collaborative team where technical expertise and initiative are recognized and rewarded