Principal Subsea Structures Engineer

PRINCIPAL SUBSEA STRUCTURE & TIE IN ENGINEER
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom


Our client is a global energy company. who performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support worldwide energy projects

This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects and is committed to move towards a 'net zero' future.

If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.

The client operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure location and these 12 days can be available even where personnel are on leave for a portion of the month. As such, typically around 60% of time working remotely is available for individuals who wish to take advantage of this.

Role Overview
A Principal Subsea Structure and Tie-in engineer is required to support worldwide offshore deepwater projects. They will be part of the project engineering group based in Basingstoke (UK) and will support all the engineering activities related to subsea structure and tie-in systems in the different phases of the project, from feasibility to Basic/FEED and along the execution phase for the several new upcoming or ongoing initiatives within the group.




Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
* To prepare all the technical documentation related to the subsea structure and tie-in systems during the different phases of the Project, such as Conceptual Study, FEED, Tender and Contract package preparation.
* To follow-up large EPCI contracts for Offshore Projects for subsea structure and tie-in systems during tender and execution.
* To ensure that the design of subsea structure and tie-in systems meets Project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and engineering best practices whilst reducing project costs and risks.
* To follow up supplier call for tender & selection (qualifications, clarifications, recommendations, etc.)
* To review and approve FEED, Tender and Detailed Engineering performed by Contractors.
* To act as a Company Representative for all the activities related to subsea structure and tie-in systems during fabrication, testing, interfacing with other systems, packing and load-out activities.
* To act as a Company Representative for all the activities related subsea structures and tie-in systems during Offshore operations (support to Installation, Commissioning, and start-up activities).
* To develop the Company's know-how for subsea structure and tie-in systems.
* To be responsible for the subsea structure and tie-in systems activities within the Subsea Systems department.
* Teamwork and collaboration with other colleagues in the Subsea Systems department, as well as with other disciplines.
* To liaise with other disciplines during Project execution phase.
* Awareness of design standards requirements for subsea structure and tie-in systems.
* Correct application of Company internal standards and HSEQ policies.

Knowledge and Experience
* Extensive experience as a Subsea Structure and tie-in Engineer throughout the various phases of project development (from concept development to execution) and handover to operations.
* Experience in the technical design of the subsea structures such as Manifolds/PLEMs, PLETs/ILTs, PLRs etc. and tie-in systems from preliminary engineering through detailed design, with knowledge of the main subsea and installation interfaces.
* Experience with Design and Safety Reviews, HAZOP, HAZID's, Risk Assessment.
* Experience in supervising Contractors and Vendors equipment and deliverables.
* Experience in being able to support Projects onshore and offshore testing - FAT, SIT and pre-commissioning/ installation/ commissioning activities.
* Full Knowledge of all applicable codes, international standards and engineering best practices for subsea structures and tie-in systems.
* Knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis software like Ansys, Abaqus and COSMOSWorks.
* Knowledge and experience with subsea structural analysis software like SACS and SESAM.
* Proficient usage of the Office Software (MS Office).

Qualifications
Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
Demonstrable experience in the Oil and Gas Industry with respect to subsea structures and tie-in systems from preliminary engineering through detailed design.

Location: Basingstoke, UK
Contract type: Permanent

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.