Senior Structural Engineer

Maritime Developments Limited - Maritime Developments | Tailored consultancy, equipment and personnel packages

About the Company

Do you want to be a part of a forward thinking team, challenging how things are done today to find improved solutions for tomorrow? Are you energetic and driven, with real hunger to progress?

The MDL brand is centred on a unique personality that shapes us in the development of our team and guides us on how we select who should be part of it. We live Ingenious Instinct by always being open minded to ideas, whatever they are and whomever they come from. We encourage creativity and problem solving, we challenge our team, our processes and our offering to customers, and we celebrate our successes.

About the Role

The Senior Structural Engineering role provides structural engineering expertise to deliver fit-for-purpose structural analyses to support the design, fabrication, and operation of equipment such as Carousels, Tensioners, Reel drives, Handling Equipment, Winches, Back deck machinery and associated projects.

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver safe, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions across various scopes within the offshore energy industry.

Responsibilities

Deliver Structural Engineering Solutions

• Undertake structural engineering activities across projects, including equipment design, sea fastening design, lifting analysis, and structural integrity checks.
• Prepare design calculations, reports, and associated documentation to recognised codes (e.g., DNV, Lloyds, AISC, LOLER, PUWER, HSAW.)
• Carry out structural analysis and hand calculations using software such as FS2000/Staad, Mathcad and Nastran FEA software.
• Generate engineering documents in the form of design packages, reports and technical notes.
• Develop technical drawings in collaboration with Draftspersons and Mechanical Design Engineers.
• Apply knowledge of equipment and methods to ensure structural suitability of designs.
• Review and incorporate feedback and lessons learned into ongoing designs.
• Deliver clear and accurate design packages to project.
• Carry out reviews on calculation packs and technical documents generated by other members of the team.
• Manage budgets and priorities to ensure work is delivered on time and in budget.

Collaboration and Communication

• Strong and effective working relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Design & Draughting Teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with Project Engineers, Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design Engineers and Draftspersons, to align on project requirements.
• Contribute to internal design reviews and inter-disciplinary checks.
• Liaise with external design standards organisations to achieve design verification.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on design scope and deliverables.
• Support and mentor less technically experienced members of the team, where applicable.
• Set the standard, leading by example in terms of professionalism and work ethic
• Attend project KO meetings as required
• Attend client meetings as requested.

Site and Project Support

• Attend MDL and sub-contractor fabrication sites to verify compliance with design intent.
• Support engineering and project teams during tendering, planning and design phases.
• Provide technical assessment of site issues and offer practical solutions.

Quality Management System (QMS) & Continuous Improvement

• Follow MDL Integrated Management System, Policies and Procedures.
• Contribute to the update and development of IMS policies and procedures.
• Ensure all engineering output is compliant with applicable HSEQ and technical standards
• Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and tools
• Participate in lessons learned and feedback sessions
• Demonstrate good practice in the checking, approval and storage of all relevant documentation.

Skills and Knowledge

Leadership:

• OneTeam MDL will be looking to the Senior Structural Engineer to provide technical input and leadership to ensure fit for purpose equipment design, project success and client solutions to meet MDL deliverables.
• Ensure positive engagement of stakeholders within MDL & customers by facilitating clear and concise communication channels.
• Promote HSEQ leadership across all MDL departments.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrable knowledge of engineering, marine and Capex equipment design including methodologies, processes, procedures and techniques.
• Demonstrate skills in engineering solutions, risk identification and problem solving.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to coach and mentor.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects and designs while working across multiple business departments to achieve a common goal.
• Willing to offer technical solutions aligned to meet scheduling.
• Comfortable dealing with internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified Structural Engineer preferred or minimum HND in Structural Engineering discipline backed with high level of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience of designing equipment such as carousels, reel drives, back deck winches and handling machinery.
• Proficient in structural analysis tools (Mathcad and FS2000/Staad is essential).
• Comfortable in the use of drafting and modelling packages, such as Autocad and Inventor.
• Knowledge of DNV, Lloyds, AISC and other offshore structural standards.
• Experience with fabrication practices and tolerances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Over 5 years of experience in structural engineering within the Marine, Oil and Gas, and/or Offshore Renewable Industries.

Personal Attributes

• Trustworthy and approachable.
• Effective influencer.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-driven and results orientated.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

At Maritime Developments, we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

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