Senior Structural Engineer

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world’s premier fleet of work-class ROVs and are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Principal Structural Engineer or the Lead Engineer, the Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for carrying out Structural Engineering for Oceaneering. This role plays an essential part of the success of the business by ensuring that the company continues to drive innovation and deliver commercially viable products, to achieve the company’s objectives of growth and profitability.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with resolving technical queries and ensure satisfactory design changes captured by change control.
• Producing calculations required for the role and participate in design reviews.
• Experienced in approval, checking and preparation of design/engineering documentation.
• Produce documentation deliverables for inclusion in workpack or design books on time to meet deadlines.
• Preparation of engineering, construction and equipment scopes.
• Conduct site surveys both onshore and offshore.
• Responsible for a number of other engineering personnel to ensure scope delivery and ensure the technical quality of work of the discipline team assigned to the scope of work.
• Responsible for delivery as part of the team for achieving the target and completion of engineering documentation within the budget and schedule; ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with priorities and schedules as set out in the plan.
• Preparation of engineering and construction scope for both man‑hours and equipment estimates.
• Identification of increase or reduction in scope and assist in raising the necessary support documents.
• Management of third‑party suppliers in the execution of engineering delivery.
• Where required act as focal point for assigned projects and jobs, managing the contact with the client.
• Aware of commercial, contractual and administrative aspects of engineering.
• Support preparation of pre‑qualification responses, proposals, tenders and programmes for work for new and existing customers.
• Participate in incident investigations as required.
• Manage any direct reports performance.
• Comply with relevant codes of conduct.
• Ensure that all work complies with the Company and Contract Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Report any incidents/near misses, hazards, unsafe acts/conditions or positive behaviour to a responsible person immediately, and participate in incident investigations where required.
• Actively participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, HSE audits, and other relevant meetings where required.
• Perform work responsibly, taking account of environmental, social and economic requirements.

Qualifications

• Holds an engineering degree in a relevant discipline and is a Chartered Engineer with sufficient post‑graduate experience.
• Prefer HND in a relevant discipline with sufficient experience.
• Competent in specifying modifications to existing structures/equipment or designing new structure/equipment including but not limited to fabrication and constructability techniques, lifting aid design, installation techniques and LOLER lift plans, application of structural analysis packages, survey techniques and other associated modifications within the oil and gas industry.
• Conversant and knowledgeable with respect to current and new legislation and standards.
• Adhere to and comply with company engineering procedures, industry, international and where applicable client codes and standards.
• Foster positive and effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proficient in various applicable design software systems and Microsoft packages.
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Sound time and resource management skills.
• Cognisant of business requirements and needs and adaptable to changing environment and business requirements.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations.
• Able to travel in UK and abroad, as well as offshore.

How To Apply

Regular full‑time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months in their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click ‘Apply Now’.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Oil and Gas

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom