Construction Support Engineer

Job Overview

The Construction Support Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of Construction Support (Eng) and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Construction Support (Eng) problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Construction Support Engineer understands critical business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform FEED, Studies, and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks

• Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments

• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures

• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines

• Focus on completing work within budgets

• Clearly communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities

• Gain familiarity with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable

• Recognize changes to scope and notify the Discipline Lead Engineer

• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash free designs

• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings

• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager

• Provide required bid inputs as directed

• Prepare sketches of detail design to guide Designers

• Assist procurement personnel in producing discipline equipment, materials, and services Procurement assistance includes preparing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer

• Review MTOs for requisitions

• Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information

• Check drawings

• Check engineering performed by others within the discipline

• Review vendor subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary

• Perform design verification through single-discipline checks and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)

• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns

• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved

• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR’s Lessons Learned system

• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work and of the discipline

• In FabCSE, perform/review designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures such as:

  • Erection sequences for jackets, topsides, and other structures
  • Loadout procedures and guidance during the operations
  • Construction lift analyses and procedures for activities such as floatover, stackings roll-ups, etc.
  • Weighing procedures
  • Design and detailing of miscellaneous fabrication yard items
  • Crane arrangements and rigging arrangements
  • Trailer arrangements/operations, including drawings and procedures

• Additional skills (Preferable, not mandatory) - Perform pipeline Installation Engineering designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures for transporting and installing (including installation aids);

  • Submarine pipelines
  • Risers
  • Spools
  • PLETS and manifolds
  • Cables

• Additional skills (preferable, not mandatory) - perform Structural Installation Engineering designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures for loadout, transportation, and installation (including installation aids) of offshore structures, including barge upgrades/modifications

• Additional skills (Preferable, not mandatory) - Perform Naval Architecture engineering designs, analyses, evaluations, calculations, and procedures related to all aspects of marine operations covering loadout, transportation, and installation, including barge upgrades

Reports to: Manager (Construction Support Engineer)
Liaise With: All design/drafting disciplines, all Engineering disciplines, Fabrication group, and Document Control
Supervises: Trainee Engineers

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
• Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable Knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or member of a professional engineering society

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