Floating Systems Engineer

Position Overview

The Floating Systems Engineer provides technical leadership across the integrated design of floating production systems, encompassing hull, topsides, mooring, riser, and marine systems. This systems-level role is critical for concept selection, FEED, and EPC execution, requiring broad technical breadth and the ability to resolve cross-disciplinary interface issues. As the global FPSO/FLNG orderbook reaches record levels, engineers capable of overseeing the full floating system design are among the most scarce resources in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation and selection of floating system concepts (FPSO, semisubmersible, TLP, SPAR, FLNG) for field development studies.
• Develop floating system design basis and technical specifications for FEED and EPC tendering.
• Coordinate and integrate hull, topsides, mooring, riser, and marine system designs into a coherent floating production system.
• Manage technical interfaces between hull, topsides, riser, mooring, and subsea engineering teams.
• Review and approve EPC contractor floating system design deliverables and resolve technical queries.
• Conduct design review workshops (HAZID, HAZOP, Value Engineering, Constructability) for floating systems.
• Provide technical input to cost estimation, schedule planning, and risk assessment for floating system projects.
• Liaise with Class societies, flag states, and regulatory bodies on floating system approvals.
• Evaluate conversion vs. newbuild options for FPSO/FLNG vessel selection.
• Support project management with technical risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
• Certifications: Chartered Engineer preferred; BOSIET/FOET for offshore visits
• Experience: 12–20 years in floating production system engineering, with experience across concept, FEED, and EPC phases
• Technical Skills: Comprehensive understanding of FPSO/semisub/TLP/SPAR design; hull-topsides integration; mooring and riser system interfaces; Class and regulatory requirements (DNV, ABS, LR)

Preferred

• Experience with FLNG or FSRU floating system design
• Involvement in greenfield FPSO newbuild and conversion projects
• Knowledge of digital twin and asset integrity management for floating systems
• Familiarity with energy transition applications (floating wind, floating CCUS, floating hydrogen)