Structural Engineering Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Provide structural and civil engineering guidance and support to the Project Management Team (PMT) by coordinating both onshore and offshore engineering aspects of the project, specifically related to pipeline engineering. Ensure that technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget, and timeline.
• Monitor contractor performance and offer advice as necessary to ensure that the company’s design philosophy and specifications are adhered to. Maintain clear communication with the contractor and oversee contractor and vendor quality control efforts.
• Lead initiatives with the contractor to achieve project objectives such as safety, quality, cost, and schedule. Review and monitor the contractor’s pipeline engineering construction efforts, providing recommendations to the engineering manager and project engineers when required.
• Provide timely guidance and review of the contractor’s structural and civil engineering designs and processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and compliant with contract requirements, including relevant codes and standards. Ensure that PMT or other technical support is available to address any gaps.
• Assist pipeline package managers in delivering the engineering and process design for civil and structural systems. Coordinate offshore and onshore field installations, and provide support for start-up and commissioning as needed.
• Foster inter-departmental communication and encourage teamwork by managing the civil and structural engineering interface between topside & pipeline engineering, operations, drilling, well management, and jacket teams.
• Provide technical support and advice to project procurement and construction activities. Assist the pipeline engineering manager in monitoring the contractor’s progress in delivering required documents related to civil and structural engineering disciplines.
• Assist PMT in meeting company expectations as outlined in the facility design & construction plan.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across disciplines involved in the delivery of processes related to pipeline engineering.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on teamwork, and the ability to communicate effectively within a PMT.
• High proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy, including the frequent use of office and some technical applications.
• Solid knowledge of structural engineering, stress engineering, subsea, onshore pipelines, and mechanical equipment.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience as a structural engineering specialist in major projects within the oil and gas industry. A broad understanding of engineering execution, including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, offshore facility design, construction, and operations.
• Experience working on subsea and onshore pipeline systems.