FPSO Hull Engineer

Position Overview

The FPSO Hull Engineer is responsible for the structural design, analysis, and integrity management of FPSO hulls, both for newbuild and conversion projects. This role encompasses hull structural design, fatigue assessment, cargo tank design, and hull-topsides interface structural engineering. With the record FPSO orderbook and the increasing age of the existing FPSO fleet requiring structural assessment, hull engineers with FPSO-specific experience are in high demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyse FPSO hull structures for newbuild and conversion projects in accordance with Class society rules (DNV, ABS, LR, BV) and IACS Common Structural Rules.
• Perform global and local hull structural analysis using NAUTICUS, SACS, or equivalent software.
• Conduct fatigue assessment of FPSO hull structures, including hull-topsides interface details and turret area.
• Develop hull structural design basis, specifications, and Class submission documentation.
• Assess existing FPSO hulls for life extension, including corrosion assessment, fatigue update, and structural repair planning.
• Review and approve shipyard hull structural design deliverables and fabrication drawings.
• Manage hull-topsides interface structural design, including stool design and load transfer analysis.
• Coordinate with Class surveyors on structural plan approval and fabrication survey requirements.
• Perform hull structural monitoring and assessment for in-service FPSOs, including strain gauge data interpretation.
• Support FPSO conversion engineering, including tank rearrangement, structural reinforcement, and turret foundation design.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Structural, or Ocean Engineering
• Certifications: Chartered Engineer preferred; BOSIET/FOET for offshore visits
• Experience: 8–12 years in hull structural engineering with FPSO-specific experience (newbuild or conversion)
• Technical Skills: Class society rules (DNV, ABS, LR, BV); IACS CSR; hull structural analysis (NAUTICUS, SACS); fatigue assessment; hull-topsides interface design; FPSO conversion structural engineering

Preferred

• Experience with FPSO conversion structural design (tank conversion, hull reinforcement, turret foundation)
• Involvement in hull structural integrity monitoring and assessment
• Knowledge of FPSO life extension and Class dispensation processes
• Familiarity with hull structural health monitoring systems