Lead Engineer/Specialist - Structural/Civil offshore

About the Job:

Kent is looking for Offshore Principal Structural Engineerto be based in Mumbai

Skills and Responsibilities

• Review and approve analysis models, calculations, and design reports.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, codes, and safety standards. 
• Lead structural activities across FEED, detailed engineering, and execution.
• Define design basis, philosophies, and methodologies.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables within budget.
• Oversee global and local structural analyses (in-place, transportation, installation). 
• Review fatigue life assessments, ultimate strength, and accidental load cases. 
• Validate critical areas such as splash zone joints.
• Guide, mentor, and review work of senior and junior engineers. 
• Coordinate with designers for model and drawing development. 
• Ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Interface with clients for technical discussions and approvals. 
• Coordinate with other disciplines (process, mechanical, electrical, naval). 
• Support procurement, fabrication, and installation teams.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC procedures and project standards. 
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and HAZID/HAZOP workshops.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies. 
• Manage design changes and assess their impact.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 

• An engineering degree, honours or equivalent in civil, mechanical, structural naval architecture or similar.
• Has the ability to lead multidiscipline technically challenging projects, on tight schedules across different time zones utilising different design offices to deliver complete packages of work, as well as being the main point of contact for technical discussions with clients.
• Demonstrable experience in producing detailed designs and good understanding of local and global analytical processes of offshore structures.
• Experience of working with local and geographically disparate teams and resources. Able to motivate self and teams, deal with conflict and create a strong delivery culture.
• Proven success in structural projects against external and internal time, cost, and quality objectives. Experience in participating in appropriate project governance and project management reporting.
• Offshore structural analysis experience of jackets, floating and subsea systems – particularly using SACS/SESAM software.
• Experience in the application of offshore structural standards including API, ISO, DNVGL, IEC & NORSOK.
• Experience in the application of spectral and deterministic fatigue methodologies.
• Technical understanding of environmental wave loading and/or vessel motions.
• Experience of applying appropriate quality assurance and reporting.
• Experience of partaking in elements of bids and engaging directly with clients.
• Ability to report, interpret and communicate the engineering implications of complex analysis results to colleagues and clients, including the implications of problems encountered in the delivery of work.
• Excellent report writing skills and experience in the delivery of technical presentations to external clients.
• Understanding of structural engineering first principals, this is a technical role.
• Management, assessment and analysis of designs, modifications, and anomalies.
• Linear and non-linear FEA experience in ABAQUS and USFOS and other comparable software packages is preferred.
• Background in offshore structural integrity service delivery is advantageous.
• Chartered status with a recognised engineering institution is considered advantageous.
• Some work outside normal office hours may be necessary. Travel to and from client sites and / or temporary secondment to client’s offices may also be required with opportunities for international travel.

Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication and skills
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Leadership, Decision Making & Delegation
• Teamwork, Coordination, Planning and Organizing
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Business Acumen, Client Focus
• Training and Mentoring & Innovation
• Working as per the Quality and Safety requirement & Standards.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate different time zones.

Software Tools 

• ​SACS/SESAM software

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

• Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.​​​​​​​
• Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it

Details about the role: 

Location:  Mumbai 

Relocation required: Not Required

Travel required: Sometimes 

Contract type: Permanent 

Experience level: : 18+ years relevant Offshore Structural Design Engineering experience, mostly in the Offshore Industry.

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector

 We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!