Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer

Genesis • Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

At Genesis, we are our clients trusted advisors on the journey to a sustainable future. For over 30 years, Genesis has developed an unrivalled track record and reputation for high-quality, high-impact solutions. We work in true partnership with our clients and are problem solvers who are at the forefront of innovation and technology; our world-class experience, individual expertise and collective wisdom are what differentiates us. This is why we have been recognized by the Financial Times in the UK and Forbes globally as the world’s leading management consultancy. Genesis is a wholly owned Technip Energies company and operates independently, providing clients with impartial, effective, and value-driven engineering solutions. Since 1988, we have provided the energy industry with innovative and assured front-end engineering solutions and effective project execution services. In agreement with our clients, and to the benefit of the development or project, we can access the global expertise of Technip Energies, consisting of 15,000+ personnel across the globe. With access to such a knowledge base, we are confident that we can meet the challenges of the energy industry. From Engineers and Specialists to Project Managers and Support Staff, our 1000+ people spread across 12 countries, thrive in a dynamic, proactive business where inherent safety and maximizing sustainability are key beliefs. A deep sense of Team where global collaboration is the top priority fuels a working environment of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovative thinking. If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking a Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer reporting directly to the Delivery Manager, to join our team based in Houston, Texas. Purpose: Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer will assist in conceptual studies, feasibility studies, Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering and Life extension studies. Will be expected to manage multiple studies and ensure project compliance with Industry Standards and Best Practices Scope: Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and analysis of subsea structures, such as subsea tie-in spool pieces, subsea flexible / rigid jumpers, suction anchors / Piles, subsea PLEMs / PLETs, and subsea manifolds. As need, Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer may assist in subsea pipeline design and analysis, such as pipeline wall thickness design, pipeline route selection, pipe-in-pipe bulkhead, on bottom stability, free span, and lateral buckling. There will be an opportunity for Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer to perform subsea riser design and analysis, including steel catenary risers, steel lazy wave risers, free standing hybrid risers, top tensioned production riser, drilling risers, flexible risers, subsea umbilical, and dynamic cables.

Requirements

• Ph. D in Applied / Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Material Engineering with 15 plus years of Industry Experience.
• Expertise in the areas of design and analysis of subsea structures, i.e., subsea tie-in spool pieces, subsea flexible / rigid jumpers, suction anchors, subsea PLEMs / PLETs, and subsea manifolds.
• Project experience in the areas of subsea pipeline / flowline design and analysis, i.e., pipeline wall thickness design, pipeline route selection, pipe-in-pipe bulkhead, on bottom stability, free span, and lateral buckling.
• Project experience in the areas of subsea rigid risers /flexible risers design and analysis, i.e., rigid riser wall thickness calculation, strength analysis, fatigue analysis (including wave induced fatigue analysis, VIM fatigue analysis, VIV fatigue analysis), and interference analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities to come up with creative solutions.
• Good understanding of subsea structures, subsea pipeline / flowline, as well as subsea risers.
• Project experiences of offshore installation of subsea structures, subsea pipelines / flowlines, and subsea risers.
• Experience in Offshore projects, including new builds/life extensions / other brownfield projects such as relocations/decommissioning projects.
• Expert knowledge with industrial standards such as ASME, DNV, API, AISC, API and ISO codes
• Expertise in strength and fatigue analysis with Finite Element Analysis packages ABAQUS, ANSYS, SACS, AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, and OrcaFlex
• Proficient with programming using Python, Mathcad, Excel Macros, MATLAB, Fortran, and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of subsea structures such as Jumpers, Spools, PLETs, PLEMs, Manifolds, Suction Anchors Piles, and shallow foundations
• Ensure the subsea structure designs meet the industrial standards including DNV, ASME and API.
• Responsible for the concept selection, detailed finite analysis and design, fabrication support, and installation support for the subsea structural equipment.
• Perform pipeline / flowline design and analyses related to pipeline / flowline route selection, wall thickness design, on-bottom stability, free span, lateral buckling, and walking.
• Perform subsea riser design and analysis related to rigid / flexible riser strength analysis, fatigue analysis, and interference analysis.
• Write technical reports summarizing the analysis results and conclusions in accordance with department work instructions and procedures
• Review of subsea structure reports and subsea structure vendor documents in green field projects, brownfield projects, as well as life extension projects.
• Work in a multidisciplinary study/project environment where communication with other discipline engineers and organizational management is key to the success of the projects.
• Assist/supervise all technical and operational aspects of the project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree