Offshore Structural Engineer

Position Overview

The Offshore Structural Engineer is responsible for the structural design, analysis, and integrity assurance of fixed and floating offshore installations, including jackets, topsides, and floating platforms. This role is critical to ensuring that all structural components withstand extreme environmental loads while maintaining compliance with applicable industry codes and standards. Demand is driven by a robust pipeline of greenfield deep-water developments and the ongoing need for life-extension assessments on ageing assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for offshore fixed platforms (jackets, topsides) and floating systems using SACS, SESAM, and/or ANSYS.
• Develop structural design basis, design philosophies, and technical specifications in accordance with API RP 2A, ISO 19902, and NORSOK standards.
• Conduct in-place, fatigue, seismic, ship impact, and dropped-object analyses for offshore installations.
• Prepare structural design reports, fabrication drawings review, and material take-offs.
• Perform structural integrity assessments for life extension and requalification of existing assets.
• Liaise with naval architects, pipeline engineers, and geotechnical specialists to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, transportation, and installation phases.
• Review and approve structural design deliverables from EPC contractors and sub-consultants.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP workshops and provide structural input to risk assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical knowledge development.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Certifications: Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) preferred; BOSIET/FOET for offshore visits
• Experience: 8–15 years in offshore structural engineering with a major operator, EPC contractor, or consultancy
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SACS, SESAM, ANSYS; strong knowledge of API RP 2A, ISO 19902, NORSOK N-001/N-004; fatigue and ultimate limit state design

Preferred

• Experience with floating structures (semis, TLPs, SPARs) in addition to fixed platforms
• Familiarity with structural reliability analysis and RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) methodologies
• Prior involvement in brownfield modification and tie-back projects
• Working knowledge of finite element analysis for local stress assessments