Senior Principal Riser Engineer

McDermott
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 20+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Conceptual thinking","Problem-solving","Communication","Planning","Leadership"]

Solve unique, complex offshore riser engineering problems by leading FEED, studies, and detailed design calculations for demanding engineering tasks. Direct discipline execution across scope, deliverables, schedules, and manpower resources, ensuring MDR and applicable standards (API, DNV, ISO, ASME) are met. Serve as discipline representative for technical interfaces, audits, change management, and vendor/subcontractor technical reviews, including riser analysis (fatigue, strength, installation, and clashing).

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Senior Principal Riser Engineer

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Job Summary

Solve unique, complex offshore riser engineering problems by leading FEED, studies, and detailed design calculations for demanding engineering tasks. Direct discipline execution across scope, deliverables, schedules, and manpower resources, ensuring MDR and applicable standards (API, DNV, ISO, ASME) are met. Serve as discipline representative for technical interfaces, audits, change management, and vendor/subcontractor technical reviews, including riser analysis (fatigue, strength, installation, and clashing).
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform conceptual FEED, studies, and detailed design engineering, calculations, and analyses, producing design reports and procedures.
  • •Lead discipline engineering design for assigned work area, ensuring delivery within schedule, standards, MDR, and project procedures.
  • •Plan, organize, and direct discipline execution across scope, deliverables, schedule, and manpower resources; manage interfaces and clearly identify deliverables.
  • •Act as discipline representative in meetings with project team, customer discipline leads, and relevant agencies (e.g., certifying authorities, auditors, third parties).
  • •Lead technical design verification and reviews, including single-discipline/inter-discipline checks, vendor/submittal review, fabrication queries, and audit support.

Key Requirements

  • •20+ years of oil and gas experience, preferably in offshore facilities.
  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • •Strong working knowledge of riser engineering process and tools, and multiple design/analysis methods.
  • •Thorough understanding of applicable standards including API, DNV, ISO, ASME.
  • •Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or a member of a professional engineering society.
Experience:20+ yearsOil and gasOffshore facilitiesDeep water riser technology
Education:Bachelor's in Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Conceptual thinkingProblem-solvingCommunicationPlanningLeadership
Certifications:Registered Engineer in Training (EIT)
Tech Stack:APIDNVISOASMEFatigue analysisStrength analysisClashing analysisInstallation analysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointRiser analysis models

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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