Design Engineer

Proactively undertake design tasks assigned by the Engineering Director / Design Engineering Manager including management of those tasks from project outset to completion of all requirements.

• Planning and management of allocated design tasks in line with the design engineering process, including:
  
  
  
  • Developing detailed understanding of the scope of work with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager.
  
  
  • Understand the key project milestones and delivery points.
  
  
  • Plan design work to meet the key project milestones and delivery points by use of deadlines.
  
  
  • At the project outset, arrange meetings for kick off, concept reviews and design reviews in line with project milestones and delivery deadlines.
  
  
  • Arrange and carry out project update meetings (informal and formal) with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager to ensure effective communication and design project delivery.
  
  
  
  


• To engage proactively with customers / clients and suppliers as necessary to undertake / deliver work.


• To update project activity via the project reporting process.


• Deliver engineering tasks in relation to allocated project(s), highlighting to the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager, any identified variations to plan at the earliest opportunity.


• Take ownership, responsibility for and drive forward all technical / design aspects of a project.

Design Engineering

Undertake design activities in accordance with Design Engineering Procedure.

• Collaboratively prepare URS documents for projects that you are responsible for with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager. Taking responsibility for its preparation, thoroughness and checking (in conjunction with the Project Engineer), ensuring this is completed in a timely manner to meet agreed delivery schedule.


• Compile and develop conceptual designs and present to the project team (including Suppliers where appropriate), gather feedback and buy in.


• Develop agreed concept into detailed engineering solutions by undertaking the following (within the engineer's competence and as assigned by the Engineering Director/ Design Engineering Manager):
  
  
  
  • Undertake Mechanical and Structural calculations, and finite element analysis (FEA) which adhere and comply with company standards, protocols and appropriate industry codes.
  
  
  • To undertake Mechanical and Structural drafting which adhere and comply with company standards, protocols and appropriate industry codes.
  
  
  • Prepare supporting documentation in line with agreed industry standards as required by the project, such as drawings, inspection forms, test procedures, EMI's, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Check colleague's calculations, FEA, drawings and documents as assigned.


• Present and chair design reviews in accordance with department training and guidelines documented in the Design Engineering Process, using IT equipment available to fully present the competed design.


• To support the sales effort to develop / review design solutions, resource and delivery plans in support of company proposals.


• Participate actively in team meetings, seminars, reviews and project planning events.


• Assist in training and mentoring graduate / developing engineers.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in offshore industry.


• Experience with structural and mechanical design in the offshore environment, both topside and Subsea.


• Experience with preparation and presentation of design packs for third party review and appraisal.


• Experience of working with structural / finite element software packages.

• IT skills Including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook


• Mechanical / Structural 2D and 3D CAD skills


• Excellent problem solving, decision making and communication skills


• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in written and verbal formats


• Design calculation and analytical skills combined with desire to research, test and challenge