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They will be tasked with solving complex structural-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Structural Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of structural engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in structural engineering as well as broad knowledge of the structural discipline within the engineering function.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nPerform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards\nApply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations\nPrepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures\nManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements\nClearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view\nWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer\nLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard\nPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager\nEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified\nMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action\nAct as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team, \nCustomer discipline lead and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.\n\nTrain/mentor other employees in the department\nAssist and monitor MOPEX offices on projects\nHas a good understanding of the other engineering departments\nInitiate interface with other disciplines to obtain input for discipline designs\nHas a good understanding of construction/fabrication yard and client requirements\nHas commercial insight\nHelps to maintain unifi\nPrepare bid from sketching data, using experience\nSupervise engineers and designers\nDefine scopes of work for engineering/construction fabrication yard\nProvide engineering support as required\nPerform engineering checks of drafting\nPerform engineering checks prepared by others within the discipline\nPerform design verification through single discipline check and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)\nPrepare MTOs of structures\nPrepare specifications\nPrepare subcontract\nReview of vendor data\nPrepare technical bid evaluations\nAssist in furthering the department\nTasks as Lead Engineer:Work as Lead Engineer on medium to large-size EPC projects\nResponsible for all engineering and design work on any project\nHas full control and manages work hours, materials, progress\nWork in close liaison with the Design Coordinator\nSet up all engineering computer systems\nAssist Project Manager in:Preparing deliverable control\nPreparing schedule\nPreparing progress reports\nPreparing man-hour and capital expenditure estimates\n\nCoordinate with project management\nTrain personnel under their supervision\nIs responsible for discipline within the engineering group\nManage (design) subcontracts\nIdentify and manage changes in the scope of work\nIs responsible for filing of engineering work\nGive relevant feedback to the department\nReports to: \nProject: Project: Project Engineering Manager, or Project Manager\nFunctional: Supervising Department Manager\nLiaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Construction site/Fabrication Group, Safety Dept, Project Management Team,\nDocument Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors\nand Vendors, and Customers\nSupervises: Senior Engineers, Engineers and Designers\n Essential Qualifications and Education:\nBachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in engineering\n15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design\nPreferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable \nSeasoned structural knowledge\nVery good organizer, motivator, and supervisor\nAble to solve problems without assistance\nKeen on improving the effectiveness of the work\nHSE, TQM and cost-conscious\nFluent in English, both oral and written\nUnderstanding and supporting company goals and work processes\nShow flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:\nThe reassignment to other departments/construction sites/fabrication yards\nThe reassignment to other McDermott offices\nThe replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays\nThe provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable\nThe managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications\nDetailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, 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