• Application Deadline: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Principal PE (Structural)



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 15 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out and supervise design activities for Offshore Structures, Hulls, Risers & Moorings (OHRM) using Shell-approved software tools such as SACS, ANSYS, and Orcaflex.


• Conduct structural support sizing, modifications, and verification using finite element analysis (FEA).


• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including design reports, drawings, and installation procedures in compliance with API, DNV, ISO, and Shell standards.


• Coordinate foundation and geotechnical design for subsea equipment, riser systems, and bottom-founded structures.


• Interface with naval architecture scope for weight estimation and management.


• Participate in multi-disciplinary Detailed Engineering Design reviews, supporting procurement, fabrication, and installation phases.


• Provide input on metocean design criteria and analyze relevant environmental data.


• Collaborate with QA/QC, HSE, Lifting SMEs, and Planning functions to ensure safe and aligned engineering outcomes.


• Review and endorse contractor procedures including lifting plans, installation analysis, and construction method statements.


• Ensure HSSE compliance in all structural engineering activities and champion Goal Zero safety culture.


• Engage proactively with installation and fabrication teams to resolve technical issues and drive structural quality.


• Document and share Lessons Learned throughout the detailed design and fabrication stages.


• Author daily, weekly, and monthly progress and site reports for internal and external stakeholders.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience, with at least 10 years in offshore oil and gas structural engineering roles.


• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.


• COREN Registered Engineer (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria).


• In-depth experience in FPSO and Deepwater engineering design and construction.


• Proficient in FEA tools: SACS, ANSYS, Abaqus, Orcaflex.


• Familiarity with international and local codes: API, AISC, AWS,


• ISO, DNV, BS, EU regulations.


• Experience in structural reassessment using inspection data and integrity assessment.


• Strong understanding of geotechnical, foundation, and subsea structural design.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and relevant design documentation software.


• Experienced in interfacing with Lloyd’s Register and regulatory bodies.


• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.


• Deep understanding of HSSE practices in the oil and gas industry and commitment to Goal Zero.


• Strategic thinker and pragmatic problem solver with strong team collaboration abilities.


• Previous involvement in projects involving floating systems, heavy offshore lifting, and mooring design is highly desirable.