Senior Principal Structural Engineer

🏢 McDermott
📍 Perth, AustraliaFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 3mo ago🔄 Updated: 3mo ago
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The Senior Principal Structural Engineer is a specialist in Structural Engineering, responsible for solving complex problems impacting the business and driving innovation in structural design. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering and over 15 years of experience in structural engineering design, with a minimum of 5 years focused on subsea structures and piping design and construction. The engineer will lead projects, ensure compliance with contracts, manage resources, and maintain high technical and professional standards. Proficiency in software like SACS, ANSYS/Abaqus, and experience with fabrication yard procedures, offshore equipment, and heavy lift operations are essential.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Structural EngineeringANSYSFEAStructural AnalysisPiping DesignFabricationHeavy LiftingQuality ControlSpecificationsMaterials
Other
ABAQUSoffshore equipmentload outvessel codesO&G industry offshoreinstallation aidsgrillageseafasteningweight controltechnical auditHSE policies
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
IntegrityLeadershipProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Procurement
Business, Sales & Management
Risk ManagementChange ManagementHR ManagementProject Management
Nice to have:
Other
subsea structures
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Piping Design
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salaries, 9 Day Fortnight – every second Friday off, Income Protection Insurance, Life Insurance, 14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leave, Competitive offshore and onshore allowances, Robust Talent and Organisation Development programs, Discounted gym membership, Education Assistance Program, Flexible Work Arrangements, Salary sacrifice, Novated leasing options, Strong Health and Safety Culture, Wellness Program and Employee Assistance program, Educational and leadership development opportunities, Great culture and friendly supportive team, Private Health Insurance Subsidy of $2500 per annum
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering with over 15 years of experience in Structural engineering design, including at least 5 years in subsea structures and piping design and construction. Additional requirements include at least 2 years as a Lead Engineer on a subsea structures design project, proficiency in structural and FEA software like SACS, ANSYS/Abaqus, and familiarity with O&G industry offshore equipment and standards.
Description

Job Overview:

The Senior Principal Structural Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Structural Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of Structural (Eng) and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering function. The Senior Principal Structural Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Structural Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Structural (Eng) challenges. 

The SPSE is expected to be experienced in SACS, ANSYS/ABAQUS.

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