Principal Structural Engineer
HybridAberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Principal Structural Engineer responsible for leading and delivering offshore structural integrity management projects in Aberdeen, with hands-on engineering assessments including in-service analysis of fixed and floating offshore structures, pushover and structural reliability analyses, local topsides and jacket studies, and finite element analysis using industry-standard software. Provide technical leadership to the Aberdeen engineering team, assist discipline management with business development and tender/proposal activities, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Develop structural design briefs, specifications, operating procedures and performance standards, and demonstrate strong report writing and communication skills. Requires a Masters in civil/structural/mechanical engineering, 20+ years of offshore structural experience, proficiency in SACS/Sesam/USFOS, knowledge of API/ISO offshore standards, RBI exposure, willingness to travel, and eligibility to work in the UK with a base in Aberdeen or nearby.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in civil, structural or mechanical engineering
- A minimum of 20 years of offshore structural engineering experience
- Structural Integrity Management experience preferred
- Proficiency in SACS, Sesam and USFOS software
- Knowledge of cross-discipline areas (metocean, geotechnical, corrosion, materials, and welding)
- Working knowledge of API and ISO offshore structural standards
- Exposure to RBI strategies
- Excellent report writing and general communication skills
- Be pro-active, organized, and self-directed, with the ability to work independently within a team
- Right to work in the UK and be based in Aberdeen or surrounding areas
- Willingness to travel to site offices for meetings and offshore facilities for data collection and engineering coordination
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