Full-Time

Senior Engineer/Specialist

Structural/Civil

Deadline 5/31/26
Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India + 1 more

More locations: Vadodara, Gujarat, India

In Person

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
FEM/FEA
Requirements
  • An engineering degree, honours or equivalent in civil, mechanical, structural naval architecture or similar.
  • Experience of leading teams of engineers to deliver complete packages of work, and 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 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 implications of problems encountered in delivery of work.
  • Excellent report writing skills and experience in the delivery of technical presentations to external clients.
  • Understanding of structural engineering first principles; this is a technical role.
  • Management, assessment and analysis of designs, modifications, and anomalies.
  • Linear and non-linear finite element analysis 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 recognized 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.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical delivery of offshore projects as part of the Offshore Wind Team, including a workshare programme with the UK offices.
  • Lead teams of engineers to deliver complete packages of work and serve as the main point of contact for technical discussions with clients.
  • Produce detailed designs and have a good understanding of local and global analytical processes for offshore structures.
  • Engage with multi-disciplinary teams and manage delivery across offshore wind, oil & gas, and related sectors.
  • Participate in bids and engage directly with clients to support business development and project governance.
  • Communicate engineering implications of complex analysis results to colleagues and clients through reports and technical presentations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Chartered status with a recognized engineering institution is considered advantageous.
  • Background in offshore structural integrity service delivery is advantageous.
  • Linear and non-linear finite element analysis experience in ABAQUS and USFOS and other comparable software packages is preferred.

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Decommissioning market expected to double over next decade, directly benefiting Exceed integration.
  • Sudlows Consulting acquisition positions Kent in high-growth AI and cloud data center sectors.
  • Energy transition demand for hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture storage accelerates Kent's renewable pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Nesma & Partners ownership restricts access to US and Western energy contracts through Saudi regulatory constraints.
  • Wood PLC captures 15% larger hydrogen and CCUS contract pipeline, eroding Kent's energy transition market share.
  • ESG-focused clients exclude Kent from offshore wind contracts due to Nesma's fossil fuel legacy conflicting with mandates.

What makes Kent unique

  • Full-lifecycle energy asset services from consulting through decommissioning across 80+ countries.
  • Exceed acquisition strengthens offshore well and energy transition capabilities in growing decommissioning market.
  • 13,000-person workforce with 100 years of expertise in oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.

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