Senior Principal Civil/Struct Designer

Job Overview

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation, ensuring clarity and ease of construction
• Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free with all other disciplines
• Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures and within agreed schedules and budgets
• Apply knowledge and/or skills to perform complex work
• Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements
• Act as a coordinator and technical expert within the process of development and/or modification of 3D Macros applied at E3D/S3D
• Become fully familiar with Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address them
• Prepare Civil and Structural layouts from data generated by others in close liaison with Civil and Structural Engineers and counterparts from other disciplines
• Assist Lead Engineer/Designer in raising technical queries, preparing estimates and job scope changes
• Attend (As Lead Designer) project Kickoff and Review meetings, Vendor meetings
• Monitor and coordinate the design team remotely if required and lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)
• Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with particular focus on Health and Safety Policies
• Develop 3D Models and ensure clash free model in coordination with all other disciplines' requirements
• Organize design work, including setting up 3D and 2D systems
• Supervise Designers and Associate Designers
• Execute relevant administration and filing
• Check designs, with particular emphasis on interfaces with other disciplines
• Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, maintainability, and HSE aspects
• Provide drafting support as required
• Review other discipline drawings
• Review supplier drawings
• Perform the engineering of miscellaneous steel
• Participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work
• When acting as Lead Designer, in addition:
• + Direct and coordinate large Design team as Lead Designer
• + Lead projects as Lead Designer, engaging the participation of other disciplines
• + Coordinate all activities within own discipline and discipline interfaces with other disciplines
• + Lead the design team of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
• + Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Engineering Manager
• + Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• + Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• + Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
• Reports to:
• Project: Lead Designer, Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager

Functional: Supervising Department Manager

Essential Qualifications and Education

• High School graduate with a diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines or equivalent experience
• 14 years min with major contractor or consultant, of which 9+ years of experience in oil and gas Experience as Lead Designer on a small or medium-sized project is essential
• Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards & codes
• Detailed knowledge of 3D and 2D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
• Working and/or Review experience in E3D and/or S3D
• Capable of handling multiple projects
• Recognized expert in one or more skill sets
• Knowledge of QA Systems and a good communicator
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Auto lisp Programming, 3D Modeling, and 2D Drafting, Menu and/or Macro compilation skills would be an advantage
• Flexible for business traveling/assignments

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