Subsea Structural Engineer

Role Definition

The Subsea Structure Engineer is responsible for the engineering design, verification, installation support, and integrity assurance of subsea structures used in shallow-water offshore developments. These include manifolds, PLETs, PLEMs, jumpers, tie-in structures, pipeline supports, and foundations.

Engineering Design & Analysis

·       Perform structural strength, global/local analysis, and fatigue assessments.

·       Evaluate hydrodynamic loading and soil–structure interaction.

·       Review FE models using ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, OrcaFlex.

·       Ensure compliance with DNV, API 17D, API RP 2A, ISO 13628.

Structural Layout & Deliverables

·       Develop GA drawings, structural layouts, foundations, mudmats.

·       Review protection structures (mattresses, rock dumping).

·       Prepare interface drawings with pipeline, controls, and umbilicals.

3. Installation Engineering Support

·       Provide input for lifting design, rigging, and handling.

·       Review procedures for lowering, positioning, and tie-in.

·       Support offshore campaigns during load-out, transport, and installation.

4. Interface & Coordination

·       Coordinate with pipeline, controls, umbilical, and geotechnical disciplines.

·       Support fabrication yard (welding, NDT, coatings).

·       Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability and model reviews.

5. Material & Fabrication Support

·       Review WPS/PQR, NDT plans, coatings, and fabrication tolerances.

·       Support FAT/SIT related to structural components.

Integrity & Operational Support

·       Support in-service integrity assessment.

·       Review ROV/Diver inspection and as-built reports.

·       Update structural models for life-of-field evaluation.

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Naval Architecture.

·       Master’s degree in Offshore/Structural/Ocean Engineering (preferred).

·       5–12 years’ subsea/offshore structural engineering experience.

·       Proficiency with ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, or OrcaFlex.

·       Knowledge of API, DNV, ISO standards.

·       Offshore exposure (installation, inspection, FAT/SIT) preferred.

·       Strong communication, problem-solving, and interface skills.