Principal Riser Engineer

• Perform conceptual FEED, Studies, and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Focus on completing work within budgets
• Clearly communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities
• Focused on health and safety policies and procedures
• Direct small or medium Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
• Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies
• Be fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, and Project Management Team
• Document substantive communications
• Assist in the preparation of estimates for bid proposals
• Raise technical queries to obtain missing information
• Prepare Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables
• Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys
• Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
• Prepare and review design reports and procedures
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services
• Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
• Check engineering performed by others within the Discipline
• Review vendor and subcontractor submittals
• Perform design verification through single-discipline check / inter-discipline check (IDC)
• Provide technical support to all fabrication queries
• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities and concerns
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals
• Participate in internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits on engineering deliverables and vendor documents
• Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies
• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures
• Be aware of costs related to own work and of the discipline
• Provides engineering support as required
• Assists in the preparation of subcontract documents
• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work
• Develop a basic understanding of MDR's business and the customers it serves
• Develop basic knowledge of MDR's business units and interactions including engineering, fabrication, and marine functions
• Develop advanced skills in the use of standard productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Participate in Riser design review and verifications
• Build riser analysis models and check models created by others for analysis such as Fatigue Analysis, Strength Analysis, Installation Analysis, Clashing Analysis
• Platform design calculation and analysis and check engineering performed by others such as Wall thickness design, Component design, Configuration design
• Participate in riser design reviews and approval (lead engineer) of in-house third-party drawings

• 15-20 years of experience in Oil and Gas preferably on offshore facilities
• Bachelor's degree in civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering (Master's is a preference)
• Strong working knowledge of many design techniques and analysis methods
• Has very good working knowledge of riser engineering process and tools
• Understands the scope and contents of API, DNV, ISO, ASME, and other standards applicable to riser engineering
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of a professional engineering society

Master's degree