Principal Engineer - Analysis

The Principal Engineer interacts closely with the discipline lead and undertakes responsibilities and workloads concerning various analysis scopes of work. This ranges from project assignments to tenders and studies. The Principal Engineer works with the Project Technical Manager / Tender Lead, for whom the analysis work scope will be carried out. Considering the proficiency, efficiency, and leadership expected of Principal Engineers, they are expected to maintain several assignments simultaneously.

Here are some of the things you can expect as a Principal Engineer in Ocean Installer:

• Work with lead/manager regarding deliverables/work scope and meet agreed objectives.
• Depending on the assignment, you may be deemed the best person available to lead and execute a particular work scope. This includes evaluating forecast target deliverable dates, setting breakdown goals, and establishing clear deliverables with the responsible team, ensuring all interfaces are managed with internal or external parties.
• Conduct independent analysis related to flexible and riser installations, including setting up analysis basis, calculating, and issuing reports within deadlines.
• Manage and incorporate changes in data, methods, vessels, etc.
• Import and review installation vessel RAOs and hydrodynamic/load case data.
• Perform hydrodynamic installation analysis for subsea products (e.g., pipelines, flexible products, subsea structures, spools) for tenders and projects, supporting ongoing offshore operations. This includes lift, lowering, lay, hook-up, and tie-in activities.
• Work as a project team member and proactively contribute to other disciplines through effective communication.
• Enhance analysis capabilities and interfaces between installation and analysis engineering disciplines.
• Deliver all work in line with the Business Management System, ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Review candidates for hire and provide input or recommendations to the discipline.
• Be available to travel to other offices or offshore, sometimes on short notice.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, motivation, communication skills, and engagement to complete complex jobs.
• Support, guide, and mentor team members to achieve targets.

Our ambition is to grow our team by hiring the best talent and delivering top-quality projects for our clients. We seek individuals who complement our existing team and meet project requirements. If you possess some of these qualities, we could be a perfect match:

• Degree-level education; a PhD specializing in flexibles is advantageous.
• Significant industry experience, especially in flexible/riser installations.
• Experience with hydrodynamics.
• Extensive experience with subsea lift operations.
• Proficiency with OrcaFlex, Simo, Riflex software.
• Knowledge of marine operations codes such as DNV, NORSOK, API.
• Solid understanding of engineering design, offshore transportation, and installation methods.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Python is beneficial.
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and highly motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, goal-oriented, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent workload and time management skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork and high-pressure performance capability.

What we offer:

• A flexible organization with direct communication and swift decision-making.
• Encouragement for creativity, participation in workplace committees, and idea sharing.
• A dynamic, international, and supportive working environment.
• Competitive pension and insurance schemes.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Regular social events, access to in-house sports facilities, gym, and squash courts.

If you bring your talent and ambition to Ocean Installer, we will support your growth, expertise development, and contribution to a diverse and positive work environment. Ocean Installer is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all genders, identities, orientations, ages, ethnicities, and abilities.