Senior Offshore Structural Designer / Checker (TEKLA)
Location: Paris Area, France (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor
Duration: Long-term Assignment
Start Date: ASAP
Language: Professional English (written and spoken)
Keywords
Offshore • Oil & Gas • LNG • Offshore Structures • Structural Design • Structural Checking • TEKLA • S3D • PDMS • E3D • MicroStation • Steel Structures • Topsides • EPC Projects • 3D Model Review • Clash Detection • Drafting • Design Verification • AWS Welding Symbols • Offshore Transportation • Engineering Design • Technical Drawings
The Project
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Offshore Structural Designer / Checker to support a major international LNG development project within a challenging offshore EPC environment.
You will contribute to detailed offshore structural engineering activities, ensuring the quality, compliance, and integrity of engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and requires extensive experience in offshore topsides projects and structural design verification.
The Role
As a Senior Offshore Structural Designer / Checker, you will be responsible for reviewing and validating structural design deliverables while ensuring full compliance with project procedures, industry standards, and quality requirements.
The position requires a strong understanding of offshore steel structures, advanced 3D modeling environments, and the ability to identify and resolve design inconsistencies before project issuance.
Key Responsibilities
Structural Design & Checking
- Review structural drawings against project specifications and engineering standards.
- Verify compliance with offshore design requirements and industry best practices.
- Perform detailed offshore steel structure design activities.
- Review fabrication drawings and engineering documentation.
- Validate bills of quantities and associated technical information.
- Ensure quality and consistency of all structural deliverables.
3D Model Review & Coordination
- Review and verify 3D models in accordance with project procedures.
- Ensure a fully clash-free design environment.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Participate in technical reviews and design verification activities.
- Support resolution of technical issues impacting project execution.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with project standards and quality procedures.
- Apply offshore engineering best practices throughout all activities.
- Maintain high standards regarding technical accuracy and document presentation.
- Contribute to project quality assurance and design reviews.
- Ensure deliverables are issued in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
Tools & Systems
- TEKLA
- S3D (Smart 3D)
- PDMS
- E3D (advantageous)
- MicroStation
- Offshore Structural Design & Drafting Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
Candidate Profile
Education
- Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience as an Offshore Structural Designer / Checker.
- Strong background on offshore topsides EPC projects.
- Significant experience in offshore steel structure design.
- Extensive experience within complex multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Proven track record reviewing and validating structural engineering deliverables.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in TEKLA and/or S3D.
- Strong experience using MicroStation.
- Expertise in offshore steel structures and detailing.
- Knowledge of offshore transportation constraints.
- Familiarity with AWS welding symbols and material specifications.
- Experience with PDMS environments.
- Previous exposure to E3D is considered a plus.
- Strong understanding of clash detection and model verification processes.
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong commitment to quality and deadlines.
Why Join This Opportunity?
- Work on a large-scale international LNG development project.
- Join a highly technical offshore engineering environment.
- Collaborate with experienced offshore engineering specialists.
- Long-term visibility and project continuity.
- Exposure to complex EPC offshore topsides projects.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-value engineering deliverables within a globally recognized industry sector.
Next Step
If you have extensive experience in offshore structural design and checking, strong TEKLA/S3D expertise, and a solid background in offshore EPC projects, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you.
Even if your profile does not meet every requirement listed above, we encourage you to apply if your experience aligns with the overall scope of the role.