Principal Engineer - Offshore (Civil & Structural)

Wood
Chennai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Leadership","Team leadership","Structural analysis","Technical review","Problem-solving"]

Lead offshore civil and structural detail engineering for Oil & Gas projects, including jacket and topside work for greenfield builds and brownfield modifications. Perform high-end structural analyses such as spectral fatigue, pushover/seismic, non-linear blast, and pre-service loadout/sea transportation studies. Oversee jacket float-over and FPSO/FLNG topsides engineering, including bolted and welded connections, structural drawings review, and team leadership for 6–12 members.

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Principal Engineer - Offshore (Civil & Structural)

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Job Summary

Lead offshore civil and structural detail engineering for Oil & Gas projects, including jacket and topside work for greenfield builds and brownfield modifications. Perform high-end structural analyses such as spectral fatigue, pushover/seismic, non-linear blast, and pre-service loadout/sea transportation studies. Oversee jacket float-over and FPSO/FLNG topsides engineering, including bolted and welded connections, structural drawings review, and team leadership for 6–12 members.
Location: Chennai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform offshore greenfield civil/structural engineering for jackets and topsides (including wellhead, LQ, riser, platform and process platforms) as Lead/Area Lead.
  • •Deliver brownfield jacket modification scopes (clamped boat landings, jacket walkway, riser clamps, riser protector) including installation feasibility and schemes.
  • •Conduct advanced structural analyses including spectral fatigue, pushover/seismic analysis, non-linear blasts, and float-over analysis.
  • •Run pre-service analyses for loadout/sea transportation and lift, including sea-fastening schemes for large modules.
  • •Review and approve structural drawings, WCR and MTO, and lead a team of 6–12 team members.

Key Requirements

  • •Graduate in Civil Engineering (essential).
  • •Postgraduate in Structural Engineering/Offshore Structural Engineering.
  • •Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in Civil & Structural Engineering within Oil & Gas project execution.
  • •Experience with major industrial/international codes (British, EURO & American, NORSOK) and MWS (DnV/BV/ABS/Lloyds).
  • •Hands-on experience using tools/software such as SACS and STAAD Pro (and ANSYS/USFOS/Grl WEAP/MOSES preferable).
Experience:10-15 yearsOil & gasOffshoreFPSOFLNGEPCI
Education:Master's in Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering/Offshore Structural Engineering
Skills:LeadershipTeam leadershipStructural analysisTechnical reviewProblem-solving
Tech Stack:SACSSTAAD ProANSYSUSFOSGrl WEAPMOSES

Company Brief

Wood
Provides engineering, project delivery and technical consultancy services across energy, built environment and industrial sectors, delivering integrated solutions for oil & gas, renewables, infrastructure and environmental projects worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Founded: 1982
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