Lead Structure Engineer

Metairie, Louisiana

Seatrium
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Responsibilities:

  • Review the preparation of key project documentation, including project construction specifications, project execution plan (PEP), equipment data sheets, bid packages, and contract construction documentation.
  • Review and check rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from team members on basic structural design using engineering common network, software, and tools.
  • Lead discussions with the team and other engineering team members (e.g., stability & mooring, general design, and weight control), including subcontractors and consultants, on technical issues and design solutions.
  • Direct the team responsible for the verification/validation of final structural design drawings for the execution of structural fabrication and construction in EPCC projects.
  • Lead the team in project meetings, address technical queries and issues related to basic structural design, and review design deliverables for project facilities, fabrication, transportation, and installation.
  • Liaise with owners, statutory, and classification authorities for design compliance review and approval of the proposed project plans to meet project requirements.
  • Generate reports on work progress and submit them to senior team members for review and approval before submitting to owners, statutory, and classification authorities for approval.
  • Direct the team's progress in delivering structural requirements for all projects, from conceptual front-end engineering design (FEED) to detailed engineering activities.
  • Independently perform studies on a new range of offshore structures and vessels, analyzing the basic structure design suitability to meet operational needs and environmental settings (e.g., near shore, shallow water, mid-water, etc.).
  • Check design calculations (e.g., longitudinal and hull strength scantling, steel materials, etc.) prepared by team members based on standard engineering techniques, practices, and fundamentals in specific situations for data adjustments and correlations.
  • Independently formulate welding plans, specifications, drawings, and sequences for joints and structural members, including main structure NDT plans, structural tank test plans, structural categorization, etc.
  • Provide reviews on structural analysis of the main structure from engineering sketches, specifications-related data, and drawings to ensure design adequacy of structural members and details in the main foundational framework.
  • Perform constructability reviews related to the Project Execution Plan based on 3D models and structural basic or detailed design drawings.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related engineering disciplines.
  • 10 years of working experience in planning, construction, and structural design, specializing in Topside Module Structure.
  • Experience in a wide range of offshore topside structures (e.g., FPSO, FPU, Jacket, etc.).
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, STAAP, SACS, and other common industry topside structure analysis software.
  • Possess working knowledge and experience in topside structure design.
  • Ability to perform and experience in using engineering analysis techniques and tools/software applications used in topside structural engineering.
  • Ability to perform required analysis and deliver class-approved documents and topside structural drawings.
  • Ability to perform checks, reviews, and provide comments on topside structure basic design and detailed drawings.
  • Familiarity with various types of topside structure material codes, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of material selection, material take-off, and material procurement.
  • Knowledge of topside structure design codes and standards, such as AISC, API, and others.

Interested candidates are invited to send us an updated resume with your current and expected salary and earliest availability.


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Date Posted: 05 May 2025
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