JOB DESCRIPTION
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
Wood is recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Upstream business within the Operations team focusing on providing structural engineering support to the Client contract and execute work in accordance with applicable contract procedures, client and project standards.
Hybrid - 3 days/ week in Aberdeen office
THE ROLE
We are currently growing our project and modification portfolio which includes projects in full lifecycles ranging from early Study / FEED into detail design.
In this role, the Principal Structural Engineer will use their technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide Structural Design Expertise
* Provide input to structural and layout studies
* Define structural design requirements for technical scopes
* Development of deliverables and documentation required for use in offshore work packs and in the supply chain
* Support the development of and/or develop requisitions for the procurement of structural related material and equipment
* Perform Structural analysis within STAAD software
* Undertake design checking of structural deliverables
* Provide support to the Lead Structural Engineer and the project delivery team
* Provide structural design technical expertise to the project
* Resolve structural related design issues by applying accepted principles, codes and standards
* Adhere to procedures to assure technical integrity of structural designs
* Provide support for interdisciplinary considerations through attendance at required design reviews and undertaking inter discipline checking
* Maintain own knowledge and understanding to meet competence requirements of Principal structural Designer
* Provide feedback on lessons learnt to aid in continuous improvement
* Utilize software tools in design development and checking (e.g., Navisworks, E3D, Hexagon, MathCAD, STAAD)
* Assess progress and associated reports and advise of any slippages, correct inefficiencies and take any resulting agreed actions
* Provide Structural Design Expertise
OUR CLIENTS AND PROJECTS
Wood is currently growing their project and modification portfolio of key EPCC opportunities spanning 3‑5 years longevity. This will include projects in full lifecycles ranging from early Study / FEED into detail design which will cover sectors within the O&G, renewable energy, pharmaceutical and chemicals.
Now is the time to join our dynamic and diverse team on a journey to a new way of working with new technologies helping with an added fantastic career development opportunities across our business both UK based and globally.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
* Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
* Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
* Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
* Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
* Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence professional knowledge and extensive progressive experience in general engineering
* Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
* Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
* Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
* Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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