Position Title: Subsea Structure Engineer (Shallow-Water Offshore Project)
Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at
The Subsea Structure Engineer is responsible for the engineering design verification installation support and integrity assurance of subsea structures used in shallow-water offshore developments. These include manifolds PLETs PLEMs jumpers tie-in structures pipeline supports and foundations.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Engineering Design & Analysis
- Perform structural strength global/local analysis and fatigue assessments.
- Evaluate hydrodynamic loading and soilstructure interaction.
- Review FE models using ANSYS Abaqus SACS OrcaFlex.
- Ensure compliance with DNV API 17D API RP 2A ISO 13628.
Structural Layout & Deliverables
- Develop GA drawings structural layouts foundations mudmats.
- Review protection structures (mattresses rock dumping).
- Prepare interface drawings with pipeline controls and umbilicals.
3. Installation Engineering Support
- Provide input for lifting design rigging and handling.
- Review procedures for lowering positioning and tie-in.
- Support offshore campaigns during load-out transport and installation.
4. Interface & Coordination
- Coordinate with pipeline controls umbilical and geotechnical disciplines.
- Support fabrication yard (welding NDT coatings).
- Participate in HAZID HAZOP constructability and model reviews.
5. Material & Fabrication Support
- Review WPS/PQR NDT plans coatings and fabrication tolerances.
- Support FAT/SIT related to structural components.
Integrity & Operational Support
- Support in-service integrity assessment.
- Review ROV/Diver inspection and as-built reports.
- Update structural models for life-of-field evaluation.
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Civil/Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture.
- Masters degree in Offshore/Structural/Ocean Engineering (preferred).
- 5-12 years subsea/offshore structural engineering experience.
- Proficiency with ANSYS Abaqus SACS or OrcaFlex.
- Knowledge of API DNV ISO standards.
- Offshore exposure (installation inspection FAT/SIT) preferred.
- Strong communication problem-solving and interface skills.
Position Title: Subsea Structure Engineer (Shallow-Water Offshore Project) Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating...
Position Title: Subsea Structure Engineer (Shallow-Water Offshore Project)
Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at
The Subsea Structure Engineer is responsible for the engineering design verification installation support and integrity assurance of subsea structures used in shallow-water offshore developments. These include manifolds PLETs PLEMs jumpers tie-in structures pipeline supports and foundations.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Engineering Design & Analysis
- Perform structural strength global/local analysis and fatigue assessments.
- Evaluate hydrodynamic loading and soilstructure interaction.
- Review FE models using ANSYS Abaqus SACS OrcaFlex.
- Ensure compliance with DNV API 17D API RP 2A ISO 13628.
Structural Layout & Deliverables
- Develop GA drawings structural layouts foundations mudmats.
- Review protection structures (mattresses rock dumping).
- Prepare interface drawings with pipeline controls and umbilicals.
3. Installation Engineering Support
- Provide input for lifting design rigging and handling.
- Review procedures for lowering positioning and tie-in.
- Support offshore campaigns during load-out transport and installation.
4. Interface & Coordination
- Coordinate with pipeline controls umbilical and geotechnical disciplines.
- Support fabrication yard (welding NDT coatings).
- Participate in HAZID HAZOP constructability and model reviews.
5. Material & Fabrication Support
- Review WPS/PQR NDT plans coatings and fabrication tolerances.
- Support FAT/SIT related to structural components.
Integrity & Operational Support
- Support in-service integrity assessment.
- Review ROV/Diver inspection and as-built reports.
- Update structural models for life-of-field evaluation.
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Civil/Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture.
- Masters degree in Offshore/Structural/Ocean Engineering (preferred).
- 5-12 years subsea/offshore structural engineering experience.
- Proficiency with ANSYS Abaqus SACS or OrcaFlex.
- Knowledge of API DNV ISO standards.
- Offshore exposure (installation inspection FAT/SIT) preferred.
- Strong communication problem-solving and interface skills.
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