Principal Architectural Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

:Company Overview:People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we\'ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.For more than 100 years, we\'ve been making the impossible possible. Today, we\'re driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.Here, what you do matters.Job Overview:The Principal Architectural Engineer interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Architectural-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of Architectural. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Architectural and broad knowledge of the Architectural discipline within the Engineering function.Experience 12 to 15 years in offshore architectural works like buildings and modules.Independently able to handle architectural works including material procurement and subcontract managementResponsibilities:Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
  • Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
  • Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and - procedures
  • Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
  • Communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
  • When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
  • Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
  • Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within the planned schedule and budget, by standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
  • Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Discipline Manager
  • Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified
  • Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
  • Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
  • Train/mentor other employees in the department
  • Assist and monitor MOPEX offices on projects
  • Perform independent architectural designs of all types of buildings
  • Prepare details and layouts of buildings
  • Prepare architectural reports or calculations or perform specialist tasks (i.e., complex buildings, packaged units, topsides, weight control input)
  • Help to maintain Unifi
  • Prepare bids from sketching data, using experience
  • Supervise other architects and designers
  • Prepare project design and engineering guides
  • Coordinate and check the work of architects and designers
  • Initiate interface with other disciplines to obtain input for discipline designs
  • Conduct peer reviews on request
  • Provide technical assistance where required
  • Define scopes of work for engineering/construction fabrication yard
  • Provide engineering support as required
  • Perform checks on drafting
  • Perform design verification through single discipline checks and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)
  • Prepare MTOs of buildings
  • Prepare specifications
  • Prepare subcontract documents
  • Review vendor data
  • Prepare technical bid evaluations
  • Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, and maintainability
  • Assist in furthering the department
Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Groups, Safety Dept, Project Management Team, Document Control,
Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Groups, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and
Customers
Supervises: Senior Engineers and EngineersQualifications:Essential Qualifications and Education:
  • Bachelor\'s Degree or Master\'s Degree in Engineering
  • 15-20 years in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant, predominantly performing detail design
  • Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
  • Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
  • Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
  • Seasoned structural knowledge
  • Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
  • Able to solve problems without assistance
  • Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
  • HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
  • Fluent in English, both oral and written
  • Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
  • Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
  • The reassignment to other departments/construction sites/fabrication yards
  • The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
  • The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
  • The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
  • Reassignment to other McDermott offices
  • Good understanding of the other engineering departments
  • Good understanding of construction/fabrication yard and client requirements
  • Specialized in several fields (Russian requirements, topside buildings, living quarters, blast-resistant buildings)
  • Specialized in some design and building codes (EC, ACI/AISC/API, GOST)
  • Commercial insight
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  • Job Id
    JD1687776
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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