Principal Civil/Structural Designer
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Overview
The Principal Civil/Structural Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related team. They exchange ideas and information relating to Civil/Structural Design effectively. They may work autonomously within established Civil/Structural Design procedures and practices. They act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Civil/Structural Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Civil/Structural Design discipline.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation, ensuring clarity and ease of construction
- Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free with all other disciplines
- Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures and within agreed schedules and budgets
- Apply knowledge and/or skills to a range of activities
- Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirements
- Act as a coordinator and technical expert within the process of development and/or modification of 3D Macros applied at E3D/S3D
- Become fully familiar with Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address them
- Prepare Civil and Structural layouts from data generated by others in close liaison with Civil and Structural Engineers and counterparts from other disciplines
- Assist Lead Engineer/Designer in raising technical queries, preparing estimates and job scope changes
- Attend (As Lead Designer) project Kickoff and Review meetings, Vendor meetings
- Monitor and coordinate the design team remotely if required and Lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)
- Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety Policies
- Develop 3D Models and ensure clash free models in coordination with all other disciplines' requirements
- Organize design work, including setting up 3D and 2D systems
- Supervise Designers and Associate Designers
- Execute relevant administration and filing
- Check designs, with particular emphasis on interfaces with other disciplines
- Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, maintainability, and HSE aspects
- Provide drafting support as required
- Review other discipline drawings
- Review supplier drawings
- Be able to perform the engineering of Miscellaneous steel
- Participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work
- When acting as Lead Designer, in addition:
- Direct and coordinate medium or large Design team as Lead Designer
- Lead projects as Lead Designer, engaging the participation of other disciplines
- Coordinate all activities within own discipline and discipline interfaces with other disciplines
- Lead the design team of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with 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 Discipline workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Engineering Manager
- Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
- Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
- Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
Reports to:
Project: Lead Designer, Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise With: Lead Designers, Engineers, all other Engineering and Design disciplines assigned to the project,
Project Engineer, Material Control Team, Document Control, and Customer representatives
Supervises: Design team assigned to a project or part of the project during the detailing and production phases
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education
- High School graduate with a diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines or equivalent experience
- 10+ years min with major contractor or consultant of which 5+ years of experience in oil and gas
- Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards & codes Detailed knowledge of 3D and 2D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
- Minimum 2 projects working and/or Review experience in E3D and/or S3D
- Capable of leading projects
- Be able to perform the engineering of Miscellaneous steel
- Be able to participate in proposals as an expert for CSA design work
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Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.
Core Responsibilities
The Principal Civil/Structural Designer leads design teams to produce high-quality conceptual and detail drawings while ensuring 3D models are clash-free and compliant with project specifications. They coordinate inter-discipline interfaces, manage project schedules and budgets, and provide technical expertise to support engineering and construction activities.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma with a relevant technical diploma and at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in the oil and gas industry. Proficiency in 3D/2D drafting software like E3D, S3D, and AutoCAD is required, along with the ability to lead projects and perform miscellaneous steel engineering.
About McDermott
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 201-500 employees
Lutech Resources is a global recruitment business, providing a complete and integrated scope of resource management for a wide range of leading companies within the energy sector. We advance people’s careers and enable continued growth for industries both upstream (oil & gas exploration and production, Mining, LNG) and downstream (petrochemicals and refineries). Organizations we serve require top talent, by helping them find the right managers, contractors, engineers, project managers and other high-level professionals, we play a vital role within the industry and in the careers of many. With principal locations in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Philippines and United States, we specialize in the provision of multi-discipline engineering, project management and technical field staff. We have expanded our expertise to include power and automation, energy, utility, and manufacturing industries. From the UK and across Europe, throughout the Americas and Canada as well as the Middle East, Asia and Australia, we are active in servicing project sites across the globe. Whatever your project needs, large-small, Lutech Resources has talent, experience to support you. Here at Lutech Resources we support our talent. With our rich history, background, vast resources, and access to a wide range of strategic positions with industry leaders we can effectively serve our clients. With an extensive and growing international community of qualified specialists you will enjoy the support and stability of an experienced company that truly values its team members.