Structural Design - REN

Role overview

This position focuses on structural engineering work for Mooring System Department products and proposals. The role involves defining structural needs, developing practical and cost-effective designs, and ensuring that analyses and specifications are produced to a high standard.

What you'll do

• Assess, define, and document structural requirements for products and proposal work within the Mooring System Department.
• Create structural solutions that are safe, efficient, and economical to manufacture and build.
• Prepare, coordinate, and organize structural analysis reports and technical specifications.
• Review finite element analyses for critical structural parts and verify alignment with the intended design.
• Guide engineers and technicians on assigned projects and provide technical direction when needed.
• Stay current with classification society rules and certification authority expectations, including ABS, DNV, LRS, and BV, as they apply to mooring systems and structural engineering.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure engineering activities comply with the Group Management System and the latest classification society regulations.
• Suggest improvements and help draft new procedures where needed.
• Keep the department updated on the tools and methodologies used for structural work.
• Act as the structural point of reference for the department.
• Support other departments and the Sales team with technical input.
• Assist designers with troubleshooting, and prepare formal technical responses for issues raised by clients, contractors, or classification societies.
• Follow departmental working instructions and support the creation of new ones when required.
• Help Technical Project Managers define structural work scope for projects.
• Ensure the project team understands client specifications, contract terms, and relevant codes and standards.
• Track structural design changes and support variation order proposals when the effort involved is significant.
• Review supplier quotations and identify technical gaps or non-compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and review structural component designs for company products.
• Write technical specifications related to structural requirements.
• Use appropriate engineering software for analysis, calculations, and design support, and keep up with software updates.
• Carry out calculations to confirm the integrity of structural designs.
• Define the materials and welding standards required for safe fabrication and construction.
• Apply the correct dimensions, properties, loads, motions, and structural characteristics in engineering work.
• Follow all relevant working procedures and engineering instructions.
• Recommend quality assurance measures and safety-related design requirements.
• Identify inspection requirements for project execution.
• Review drawings, specifications, and documents related to structural design.
• Liaise with classification societies and regulatory bodies regarding safety, compliance, and structural legality.
• Advise Technical Project Managers on structural design matters.
• Prepare formal replies to client and classification society comments on drawings and specifications.
• Contribute to internal meetings related to structural systems and equipment.
• Keep up with developments in offshore structural engineering.
• Research and develop engineering ideas that improve departmental and company performance.
• Prepare technical papers for journals and industry conferences when required.
• Investigate structural failures or performance issues and report findings.
• Attend training, seminars, and other development programs as needed.

Requirements

• A recognized engineering degree with a specialization in structural engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the offshore industry.
• Experience with floating products or systems will be an added advantage.
• Strong command of English.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite role based in the Greater Chennai Area.