Senior Principal Construction Support Engineer

The Senior Principal Engineering Spec is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Engineering Spec is considered a specialist in Engineering (Eng), and they offer a broad knowledge base about the Engineering function. The Senior Principal Engineering Spec impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Engineering Spec role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Engineering (Eng) challenges. Experience working with SURF Contractor is essential to be considered for the role.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards; Proven and long term experience in planning and preparing the Construction Support Engineering associated to SURF operation, including seafastening engineering, temporary and permanent lifting arrangement and marine transportation at various design stages; Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise; Apply expertise to the most complex problems; Manage own time to meet objectives, and as Lead Engineer forecast and plan resource requirements; Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives; Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes; Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications; Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs; Prepare estimates for bid proposals; Prepare, review, and as Lead Engineer approve engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Construction Support Engineering; Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals; Provide technical support to all fabrication queries; Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers; Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer on most unique and complex projects; Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering; 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design; Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable to offshore; Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills; Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.); Recognized across the company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst; Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills; Experience working with SURF Contractor is essential

Nice to have

Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering; Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society