Senior Engineer- Structural

Job Description

Serve as a lead contributing Structural engineer within the Engineering and Technical Support group, responsible for designing drilling structures and associated sub‑systems to meet operational requirements. Manage capital construction projects from planning through execution, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Provide technical support to Operations, Marketing, and Purchasing groups to maintain and improve rig productivity, while evaluating equipment performance and implementing engineering solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 years with a drilling contractor and/or drilling services company
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited university is required
• Highly proficient in drilling and oilfield structures
• Proficient with structural analysis, preferably Solid Works Simulation, StruCAD, SAFI, and/or RISA 3D
• Proficient with drafting software such as AutoCAD and/or Solidworks
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Project

• Professional Engineer License in Civil/Structural
• Work experience at mast / derrick / substructure manufacturer, including designing API 4F structures
• Familiarity with field inspection and leading field repair of drilling structures.
• Working knowledge of project management tools including cost estimations, contracts, and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of project management concepts related to project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring and controlling, and project closing.
• Management and leadership concepts including leading people, driving results, leading change, business acumen, and building coalitions.

• Strong analytical skills
• Conflict resolution related to designs through technical coordination.
• Holistic and interdisciplinary approach to solving problems.
• Encouragement of team members and engineering group with mentorship and guidance to individual performers
• Reliable self‑starter able to establish priorities and organize workload on a daily basis with minimal direction
• Dependable and adaptable to change
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of global and local analysis of drilling structures, including designing to API 4F
• The individual should have proficient drilling knowledge related to the following items:
  • Drilling and rig crew functions and how drilling structures are used during operation.
  • How drilling structures and equipment skids are lifted, moved, assembled and raised.
  • How drilling structures and equipment skids are fabricated and repaired.
  • Code requirements pertaining to the design, construction, safety, and operation of both land and offshore drilling rigs including but not limited to API, ASCE, etc.
• Discipline specific fabrication and manufacturing design, processes, and testing (i.e., welding, machining, etc.).
• Construction, fabrication and manufacturing concepts related to drilling rigs.
• Knowledge and experience with rig and equipment testing and commissioning, including systems integrated testing (SIT) and integrated acceptance testing (IAT).
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain drawings to field personnel and/or junior engineers

Engineer position may require periods of extended travel to domestic or international rig locations equating to approximately 25% of time worked.

• Develop and manage structural engineering design scopes for New Rig Construction, Refurbishing, Modification / Upgrade, and Maintenance activities, including scope of work development, drafting oversight and final drawing approval and issuance.
• Perform engineering calculations, drawing review and other engineering functions in relation to above.
• Provide construction management (including scheduling and cost control) and engineering support for rig construction activities.
• Provide technical support to the Operations, Marketing, and Purchasing departments, including…