Principal Construction Support Engineer

McDermott
Chennai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 15-20 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Senior construction-focused engineering role responsible for leading and delivering complex Construction Support (Eng) activities for oil and gas projects. Interprets internal and external business challenges, oversees discipline execution, guides engineering teams, ensures interfaces and deliverables are clearly defined, and applies deep knowledge of design, codes, and standards to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant construction and installation design.

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McDermott
McDermott
6 months ago

Principal Construction Support Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior construction-focused engineering role responsible for leading and delivering complex Construction Support (Eng) activities for oil and gas projects. Interprets internal and external business challenges, oversees discipline execution, guides engineering teams, ensures interfaces and deliverables are clearly defined, and applies deep knowledge of design, codes, and standards to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant construction and installation design.
Location: Chennai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
  • •Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
  • •Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
  • •Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements (Lead Engineer responsibilities)
  • •Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (Master’s is a preference)
  • •15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing construction and installation design
  • •Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
  • •Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
  • •Strong leadership and communication to manage Lead Engineer responsibilities and cross-discipline interfaces
Experience:15-20 yearsOil and gasConstruction
Education:Bachelor's in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Company Brief

McDermott
Global engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) company serving the energy industry, delivering offshore and onshore projects for oil and gas, LNG, and energy transition clients worldwide.
Industry: Energy Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1923
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