Subsea Structural Design Engineer

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc., located in Houston, TX, is seeking a design engineer with strong analytical and design skills to support multidisciplinary project teams. You will create manifold and distribution designs, perform problem analysis, assist with prototypes and validation, and prepare clear drawings and manuals for customers and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Ocean Engineering with 5+ years of experience, and is proficient in CAD, ANSYS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Ocean Engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Flexible and able to work autonomously or under direction.
• Strong MS Office or equivalent software skills required.
• Experience with CAD for creating solid models, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with ANSYS, Autopipe, STAAD.Pro or similar for structural analysis.
• Experience with structural weldments, manifolds and distribution equipment.
• Familiar with industry codes (API 6A/17D, 17P, RP-2A, 2GEO, ASME B31.8/B31.3, etc.).
• Familiar with foundation design (mudmat or suction pile) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create manifold and distribution structural designs to meet project requirements.
• Define problems, drive analysis, and develop solutions.
• Assist with prototypes and validation testing.
• Review customer specifications and develop compliant designs.
• Review and check drawings for manufacture and client communication.
• Perform both order-of-magnitude and detailed design analysis.
• Produce and maintain installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Produce accurate drawings of assemblies and components.
• Adhere to Company HSE policies and procedures.
• Share knowledge and champion best practices across the company.
• Support development of junior design personnel.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Structural analysis

Project management

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Ocean Eng.

Tools

ANSYS

Autopipe

STAAD.Pro

CAD (Solid modeling)

Job description

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. | Full time

Houston, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

Analytical and design experience and knowledge of working within a design environment is essential for the position. A design engineer will work closely with other Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Designers, Manufacturing personnel, Vendors, Clients, Project Managers, and others. You will be using design and analysis software to create, improve, verify, and maintain designs in support of the Company's projects. You will also be involved in meetings relating to project planning and execution as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create manifold and distribution structural designs to address project requirements.
  
• Define problems, drive analysis of problem areas, and create solutions.
  
• Assist with building prototypes and in validation through testing.
  
• Review customer's specifications and develop designs to meet those specifications.
  
• Review and check drawings for manufacture and for communication with the client.
  
• Perform order of magnitude and detailed analysis to evaluate and verify designs.
  
• Produce and maintain installation, operation, and maintenance manuals and guidelines.
  
• Produce consistent, complete, and accurate drawings of assemblies and components.
  
• Be familiar with Company HSE policies and procedures.
  
• Share knowledge across the company. Aggressively identify and champion best practices.
  
• Support the development of junior design personnel.
  
• All other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Ocean Engineering and at least 5 years of engineering experience are required.
  
• Must be flexible and able to work autonomously as well as under direction.
  
• Extensive knowledge and experience with MS Office or similar software is required.
  
• Experience with CAD in generating solid models, drawings, and schematics is required.
  
• Experience with ANSYS, Autopipe, STAAD.pro, or similar in analyzing structural frames and piping systems.
  
• Extensive experience in structural frame weldments, manifolds and distribution equipment.
  
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes (API 6A/17D, 17P, RP-2A, 2GEO, DNV-RP-B401, ASME B31.8, B31.3 etc.).
  
• Familiarity with foundation design (mudmat or suction pile) is a plus.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written, are necessary.
  
• The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines with changing priorities is necessary.