Structural Engineer
Role Overview
Applies structural engineering knowledge to solve a range of straightforward problems with moderate guidance and direction.
Uses analysis, technical experience, judgment, and precedents to assess possible solutions and build knowledge of company processes and customers.
Reports to the project Lead Engineer and functional Supervising Department Manager; liaises with design, engineering, construction, fabrication, and document-control groups.
May supervise trainee engineers.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Applies structural engineering knowledge to solve a range of straightforward problems with moderate guidance and direction.
Uses analysis, technical experience, judgment, and precedents to assess possible solutions and build knowledge of company processes and customers.
Reports to the project Lead Engineer and functional Supervising Department Manager; liaises with design, engineering, construction, fabrication, and document-control groups.
May supervise trainee engineers.
Key responsibilities
- Perform FEED, studies, detailed design engineering, structural analysis, and calculations for complex and demanding tasks.
- Prepare detailed design calculations, analyses, reports, and procedures; organize work to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Understand project scope, specifications, schedules, and interdisciplinary requirements and identify concerns early.
- Coordinate with other disciplines and perform computer analyses of structures designed by others with guidance.
- Assist with specifications; check drafting and engineering work; perform design verification and support interdisciplinary checks.
- Prepare and review structural material take-offs under supervision; provide engineering support and assist with subcontract documents.
- Review vendor data and assist with bid evaluations.
Qualifications and education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
- Three to eight years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor or consultant, mainly in detailed design, or equivalent project experience, is desirable.
- Engineer in Training registration or professional engineering society membership is desirable.
- Working knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Familiarity with applicable standards, codes, and guidelines, and knowledge of basic design techniques and analysis methods.
- Eager to learn, HSE- and cost-conscious, and flexible in assignments, handovers, and assisting colleagues.
About McDermott
McDermott works across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy projects.
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