Senior Design Engineer - Structural

Company: Transocean Inc
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Req'd Education: 4 Year Degree
Req'd Experience: At least 5 year(s)

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Senior Design Engineer will be primarily responsible for structural engineering support of the international MODU fleet. The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for managing structural engineering projects, and provide guidance to the design drafting group on assigned projects. The responsibilities also include carrying out design calculations, FE analyses, design reviews, and providing guidance to structural modifications on existing fleet and hull preservation activities.

DUTIES:

1.Solving structural engineering design and analysis problems in support of the Engineering Discipline Manager or Project Manager.
2.Perform inspections and attend tests of construction work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, workmanship standards, and contract specifications.
3.Attend, when requested, vessel inspections to define the scope of work required for vessel modifications, repairs and conversions.
4.Coordinate the work of CAD designers, technicians and contractors to ensure quality standards and design criteria are met.
5.Organize technical discussions with subcontractors and vendors in order to specify designs or systems necessary for an engineering project.
6.Liaison and submittal of design packages for class approvals. Coordinate regulatory and classification body reviews and approvals.
7.Support and assist rig operations staff, shipyard teams and marketing staff with technical queries and coordinate resolutions as required.
8.Review and approve engineering drawings and calculations in compliance with classification and regulatory rules, and ensure adequate standards of safety are incorporated.
9.Work with project managers, clients subcontractors and operational personnel in order to assist with planning and execution of shipyard projects
10.Contribute to a positive relationship with the client, subcontractors, vendors and the operating regions of the Company to ensure a high degree of cooperation to achieve the best possible results.

EDUCATION:

B.S., M.S., or M.E. in Engineering. Major in Structural, Civil, Marine, or Ocean Engineering.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5 years’ work experience with drilling contractor, marine contractor or consulting firm working specifically for the offshore drilling industry. Must have specific experience in the areas of structural analysis and design, FE analysis, and related shipyard structural engineering project support.

SKILLS:

Intimate familiarity with structural analyses software such as StruCAD*3D, SACS, Solidworks and COSMOS. A good understanding of ABS, DNV, API, AISC and related industry regulations and standards.

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