Senior Project Engineer

Hunting•Spring, TX

30d

About The Position

Sr. Project Engineers are responsible for supporting the technical execution of Hunting Subsea projects. Activities include the design, analysis, testing, manufacturing and installation support through all phases of project development and deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of experience in field or adjacent field
Must be proficient with SolidWorks
Experience with an engineering/fabrication company in the oil & gas industry
Proficient in MS Office with a focus on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
Strong analytical skills
Must be organized to achieve good results
Creative, precise, and innovative in finding solutions to problems
Ability to read blueprints and industry specifications.
Must be familiar with Roark's (Stress) and Peterson's (Stress Concentration) Engineering Handbooks.
Must be competent with free body diagrams, load path, stiffness, and deflection determinations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering, business or other technical focus
Licensing/Registration/Certification – P.E. License Preferred
Familiarity with linear and nonlinear structural FEA software a plus
Experience with Abaqus/CAE preferred
Experience with other 3D CAD systems a plus
Experience with deepwater riser systems or subsea hardware is a plus.
Familiar with calculation softwares such as MathCAD or MatLab.
Experience with design of machined components and welded fabrications
Experience working on a project basis
Machine shop, welding, and backgrounds in other manufacturing methods preferred.
Experience with linear and nonlinear structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) preferred.
Experience with structural, fatigue, and function testing preferred.
Experience correlating test data to analysis math models a plus.
Experience with strain gages, load cell, and data acquisition systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Design activities will include creative brainstorming, proof-of-concept calculations, system layouts, top-down assembly design, detail component design and drafting.
Analysis activities will include classical handbook calculations, engineering spreadsheets, and Finite Element Analysis for determinations of structural integrity, stability, fatigue, and fracture per the applicable company practices and industry driving requirements.
Testing activities will include hands-on involvement during internal verification programs, as well as technical monitoring of external laboratories.
Manufacturing support will include direct interface with both internal and external shops to promote efficient product development, mitigate non-conformances, and provide disposition as necessary.
Installation assistance will be required for each product through installation, operation, repair, and decommission.
Project planning in terms of the following: system layout and detail design, system analysis and verification, manufacturing support, documentation, reports, design reviews and customer presentations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsible for product development in response to customer requirements.
Lead technical discussions and meetings for projects in support of the Project Management team and supporting functions.
Technical mentoring and direction provided to other less experienced engineers on the team.