Principal Structural Engineer

McDermott
Chennai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 15-20 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving"]

Seasoned structural engineer leading conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses for oil and gas projects. Oversees discipline execution, guides cross-functional teams, mentors staff, and ensures design integrity, safety, and efficiency. Requires deep experience in offshore/onshore structures, strong English communication, and ability to manage time, resources, and interfaces with clients and authorities.

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McDermott
McDermott
4 months ago

Principal Structural Engineer

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Job Summary

Seasoned structural engineer leading conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses for oil and gas projects. Oversees discipline execution, guides cross-functional teams, mentors staff, and ensures design integrity, safety, and efficiency. Requires deep experience in offshore/onshore structures, strong English communication, and ability to manage time, resources, and interfaces with clients and authorities.
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 as Lead Engineer.
  • •Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer and lead the discipline engineering design of the assigned work area within the planned schedule and budget.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in engineering
  • •15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design
  • •Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
  • •Seasoned structural knowledge
  • •Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
Experience:15-20 yearsOil & gasEngineering
Education:Bachelor's in engineering
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solving
Certifications:Professional Engineer
Languages:English

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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