Senior Subsea Structural Engineer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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reference
Job reference 1278092
location
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Project Services
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published August 4, 2026

About The Job

Responsibilities of Role:

  • Ability to supervise and function within a design team and across multiple projects.
  • Demonstrates ability to work within time/budget constraints.
  • Manage interfaces within a project structure, including other disciplines, drawing office, document control, project management, client and suppliers.
  • Ability to inform team members and identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates.
  • Manage technical design scope (full or partial) and ensure technical compliance and quality as well as on-time delivery of engineering deliverables.
  • Assist Lead Engineer in the overall execution of the Subsea Engineering for proposals and projects.
  • Provide technical support and engineering solutions with sound technical understanding of Subsea Structure system, including construction, installation and operational aspects.
  • Independently perform Structural Design and Analysis and with the ability to supervise junior engineers.
  • Extensive familiarity with recognised industry engineering software and tool for structural analyses (e.g. SACS, ABAQUS).
  • Undertake design and detailing in accordance with acknowledged Industry Codes, Standards and Design Guides (e.g. DNV, ISO, API, ASME), Client Specifications and Scopes of Work.
  • Undertake responsibility for production of project deliverables, which may include design basis, construction drawings, design calculations, technical specifications, datasheets, procedures, stress analyses reports, material take-offs, weight control reports, RFQ documentations, bid evaluation reports, feasibility and study reports and various 3rd-party submissions.
  • Perform review of design and technical documentations to demonstrate sound technical compliance and acceptable performance of subsea application.
  • Attend project meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings and interface meetings, as required.
  • Assist lead engineer in developing in-house design tools as part of continuous improvement initiative.
  • Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.
  • Demonstrate commitment to safety and quality through participation in safety and quality initiatives.
  • Support, mentor and develop junior engineers.
  • BSc. Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering (MSc preferred) with minimum 8 years of industry experience
  • Experience in performing FEED and Detailed Design activities for offshore/subsea structure design using SACS or similar software. Topside and jacket structure design experiences is a plus.
  • Experience on linear and non-linear finite element analysis using ABAQUS or similar software.
  • Experience on dynamic analysis of offshore marine system using Orcaflex is a plus.
  • System Engineering experience in SPS and/or SURF equipment is a plus.
  • Experience in field development and conceptual study for subsea development is a plus.
  • Effective planning of subsea engineering activities for projects from schedule & budget perspective
  • Ability to work closely with Lead Engineers, Project Management, Multi-discipline Engineers in the forecasting, scheduling of deliverables, drawings and overall project support.
  • In depth knowledge of various structure design codes and specifications. Piping design knowledge is a plus.
  • Good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Mathcad. AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
  • Should possessed and demonstrated good analytical skills and computer simulation skills.
  • Must have good communication, writing, and presentation skills, and an excellent work ethic and work attitude. Organizational skills a must.
  • Must interpret, organize, execute, and coordinates assignments. Must also be a team player.
  • A positive attitude towards developing and training the subsea engineering team.
  • Innovation with the ability to analyse and solve problems outside of base role.
  • Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the role.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Produces work of excellent quality.
  • Working Conditions:
  • Standard Working Hours; may travel to other offices & client locations when required.

     

About You

Must have:

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BSc. Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering (MSc preferred) with minimum 8 years of industry experience
  • Experience in performing FEED and Detailed Design activities for offshore/subsea structure design using SACS or similar software. Topside and jacket structure design experiences is a plus.
  • Experience on linear and non-linear finite element analysis using ABAQUS or similar software.
  • Experience on dynamic analysis of offshore marine system using Orcaflex is a plus.
  • System Engineering experience in SPS and/or SURF equipment is a plus.
  • Experience in field development and conceptual study for subsea development is a plus.

     

Required Competencies:

The candidate must have the following competencies:

  • Effective planning of subsea engineering activities for projects from schedule & budget perspective
  • Ability to work closely with Lead Engineers, Project Management, Multi-discipline Engineers in the forecasting, scheduling of deliverables, drawings and overall project support.
  • In depth knowledge of various structure design codes and specifications. Piping design knowledge is a plus.
  • Good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Mathcad. AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
  • Should possessed and demonstrated good analytical skills and computer simulation skills.
  • Must have good communication, writing, and presentation skills, and an excellent work ethic and work attitude. Organizational skills a must.
  • Must interpret, organize, execute, and coordinates assignments. Must also be a team player.
  • A positive attitude towards developing and training the subsea engineering team.
  • Innovation with the ability to analyse and solve problems outside of base role.

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