Civil Structural Design Engineer
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JSA Loadmaster Branch LLC is a specialist engineering company delivering structural design, analysis, inspection, certification, and project support services to the offshore drilling, marine, and energy industries.
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Company Description
JSA Loadmaster Branch LLC is a specialist engineering company delivering structural design, analysis, inspection, certification, and project support services to the offshore drilling, marine, and energy industries.
Leveraging extensive industry expertise and a strong track record in structural integrity and equipment assurance, the company supports clients worldwide with solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and operational performance.
Working across a range of technically complex projects, JSA Loadmaster provides engineering services for drilling structures, lifting equipment, well control systems, and other critical offshore assets.
The company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence while helping clients meet operational and regulatory requirements.
JSA Loadmaster offers a collaborative and engineering-focused environment where employees have the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects, develop their technical expertise, and work alongside experienced industry professionals.
For more information, visit www.jsa-loadmaster.com.
JSA Loadmaster is seeking an experienced Civil / Structural Design Engineer to support structural design, engineering analysis, upgrades, inspections, and integrity management projects for offshore and land-based drilling assets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for structural steel design and design control activities in accordance with AISC, API 4F, API RP 2A, DNV, and ABS requirements, while working closely with our Global Engineering and Drafting teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Structural steel design and analysis for drilling and well servicing structures
- Design and upgrade of light and heavy steel structures within the upstream petroleum sector
- Development and review of 3D structural models and engineering drawings
- Bolted and welded connection design in accordance with AISC requirements
- Structural engineering support for offshore and land rig assets
- Field engineering support and site-based problem solving when required
Required Experience & Qualifications
- ✔ Minimum 5 years of structural steel design experience within the upstream petroleum industry
- ✔ Diploma in Civil Engineering from an internationally accredited university
- ✔ Strong understanding of drilling operations and drilling structure design
- ✔ Proficiency with one or more of the following:
- Bentley SACS
- SAP2000
- SAFI
- Bentley STAAD
- StruCAD 3D
- ✔ Proficient written and spoken English
Preferred Technical Experience Required
- API Specification 4F for Drilling and Well Servicing Structures (current and legacy editions)
- AISC ASD structural steel design methodology
- Structural drilling rig design and analysis
Experience Required
Drilling structures (land rigs, offshore derricks/masts, drillships) including hook load/setback upgrades, drill floor modifications, and pipe handling equipment.
Offshore and marine structures including ROV systems, hose hangers, and shipping container attachments.
General structural work: equipment supports, access stairways, repair/reinforcement, and survey assessments.
Lifting design (spreader bars, padeyes), fabrication drawing review, MTR review, AWS D1.1 welding requirements, and design report preparation.
Engineering project management experience required.
Preferred
API 4G (CAT III/IV) and API 8B inspections.
High-pressure piping (ASME B31.3), FEA (ANSYS), fatigue analysis, and DNVGL offshore design (ST-E271/272/273).
Advanced Analysis
- **Proficiency in stability analysis per AISC 360-16 (Direct, Effective Length, and First-Order methods) using SAP2000, SAFI, SACS, or STAAD.**
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