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The Principal Civil/Structural Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related team. They exchange ideas and information relating to Civil/Structural Design effectively. They may work autonomously within established Civil/Structural Design procedures and practices. They act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Civil/Structural Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Civil/Structural Design discipline.

Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation, ensuring clarity and ease of construction
  • Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free with all other disciplines
  • Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures and within agreed schedules and budgets
  • Apply knowledge and/or skills to a range of activities
  • Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements
  • Act as a coordinator and technical expert within the process of development and/or modification of 3D Macros applied at E3D/S3D
  • Become fully familiar with Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address them
  • Prepare Civil and Structural layouts from data generated by others in close liaison with Civil and Structural Engineers and counterparts from other disciplines
  • Assist Lead Engineer/Designer in raising technical queries, preparing estimates and job scope changes
  • Attend (As Lead Designer) project Kickoff and Review meetings, Vendor meetings
  • Monitor and coordinate the design team remotely if required and Lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)
  • Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety Policies
  • Develop 3D Models and ensure clash free models in coordination with all other disciplines' requirements
  • Organize design work, including setting up 3D and 2D systems
  • Supervise Designers and Associate Designers
  • Execute relevant administration and filing
  • Check designs, with particular emphasis on interfaces with other disciplines
  • Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, maintainability, and HSE aspects
  • Provide drafting support as required
  • Review other discipline drawings
  • Review supplier drawings
  • Be able to perform the engineering of Miscellaneous steel
  • Participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work
  • When acting as Lead Designer, in addition: Direct and coordinate medium or large Design team as Lead Designer
  • Lead projects as Lead Designer, engaging the participation of other disciplines
  • Coordinate all activities within own discipline and discipline interfaces with other disciplines
  • Lead the design team of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
  • Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Engineering Manager
  • Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
  • Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
  • Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.

Requirements:

  • High School graduate with a diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years min with major contractor or consultant of which 5+ years of experience in oil and gas
  • Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards & codes
  • Detailed knowledge of 3D and 2D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
  • Minimum 2 projects working and/or Review experience in E3D and/or S3D
  • Capable of leading projects
  • Be able to perform the engineering of Miscellaneous steel
  • Be able to participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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