Senior Engineer, Offshore Structures

Our client, which is wholly owned by a global energy company, performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to businesses worldwide.

The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke, and is currently helping to lead in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative project such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.

The office is a landmark feature on Basing View in central Basingstoke, with ample free parking and only a five-minute walk from the mainline railway station. This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as we are committed to move towards a ‘net zero’ future. If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.

SmartWorking (Hybrid Working)

Our client operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure UK location and these 12 days can be available even where personnel are on leave for a portion of the month. As such, typically around 60% of time working remotely is available for individuals who wish to take advantage of this.

Description of Project/Role and Main Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis for offshore substructures and topsides.
• Study and define the best technical solutions for offshore structures (both substructures and topsides) during various design stages (feasibility, FEED, detail design).
• Review technical documentation and analyses produced by others.
• Prepare sketch drawings and concept and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with other disciplines during project execution for the execution of the assigned tasks.
• Prepare and review all technical documentation related to Structural Design activities during the different phases of the Project, such as Conceptual Study, FEED, Tender and Contract package preparation, detailed engineering, and Operations.
• Review Bidder Call for Tender & Selection (qualifications, clarifications, recommendations, etc.) when applicable for structural aspects.
• Review and approve FEED, Tender and Detailed Engineering performed by Contractors as applicable for structural aspects.

Candidate\’s qualifications, professional experience and skills required for the position

• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline such as Civil Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Structural Engineering or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (with focus on structures).
• Demonstrable experience in design of structures in all projectphases (feasibility study, FEED, detailed engineering, and Operations).
• Proficient usage of the following software: DNVGL SESAM Suite, USFOS, ANSYS, SACS, STAAD.
• Able to handle highly complex and diverse tasks while applying a high level of independent judgment. Strong communication, interpersonal skills and excellent engineering judgement.
• Experience in analyses and design of offshore structures, in accordance to ISO1900 series, API RP2A, AISC, DNV codes.
• Ability to create and verify FEM models of fixed offshore structures, e.g. jacket and topside, for in-place and temporary conditions.
• Experience in the definition and design of foundation systems, including but not limited to foundation piles and mud mats.
• Experience in re-design and assessment of brownfield structures, life extension, reliability analyses, with a strong attitude towards problem solving and capacity to make critical choices.
• Experience in design for nonlinear analyses, blast, dropped objects, impact, redundancy, pushover analyses.
• Experience with floaters design.
• Experience in definition of tender documentation for offshore structures.
• Experience in follow up and review of structural documentation prepared by others including Contractors.
• Capacity to analyse and make independent recommendations for the solution to problems with varying complexity.
• Ability to suggest innovative solutions.
• Proactive approach in decisional process and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interface with other disciplines in relation to the assigned tasks.