engineering design manager

DNB Construction LLC

Position Title: Design Manager Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Building Construction / Engineering Consultancy Employment Type: Full-Time Reporting To: General Manager / Managing DirectorJob SummaryDNB Construction LLC is looking for an experienced and highly capable Design Manager to lead and manage the entire design department for our construction projects.The ideal candidate must have minimum 7 years of experience in UAE with Engineering Consultancy and Building Construction projects, with strong expertise in managing architects, design engineers, authority approvals, project coordination, design development, and multidisciplinary design execution.The candidate will be responsible for overseeing all design activities from concept development through execution, ensuring quality, compliance, coordination, and timely delivery of design outputs.Key ResponsibilitiesDepartment Leadership &amp; Management<ul><li>Lead and manage the complete Design Department, including Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Engineers, and Design Coordinators.</li><li>Supervise and review all architectural, structural, and engineering design deliverables.</li><li>Allocate tasks, monitor team performance, and ensure timely completion of design milestones.</li><li>Establish design workflows, standards, and quality control procedures within the department.</li></ul>Design Development &amp; Coordination<ul><li>Oversee project design development from concept stage to detailed construction drawings.</li><li>Review architectural and engineering drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.</li><li>Coordinate design activities between internal teams, consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams.</li><li>Ensure proper interdisciplinary coordination between Architecture, Structural, and MEP designs.</li><li>Resolve design conflicts and technical coordination issues before execution stage.</li></ul>Authority Approvals &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Manage submission and approval processes with relevant authorities in UAE.</li><li>Ensure designs comply with local authority regulations, Dubai Municipality requirements, and building codes.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering consultants regarding revisions, approvals, and technical clarifications.</li></ul>Project Planning &amp; Execution Support<ul><li>Work closely with project teams during construction stages to provide design support and technical solutions.</li><li>Review shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documentation.</li><li>Monitor design changes, revisions, and variation requirements during project execution.</li><li>Ensure designs are aligned with project budgets and execution timelines.</li></ul>Quality &amp; Technical Control<ul><li>Maintain high technical and quality standards for all design outputs.</li><li>Conduct design reviews and internal coordination meetings.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and client requirements.</li><li>Identify risks, design errors, and technical gaps proactively.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related Engineering field.</li><li>Minimum 7+ years of UAE experience in Engineering Consultancy / Building Construction Industry.</li><li>Proven experience managing Architects, Design Engineers, and multidisciplinary design teams.</li><li>Strong experience in Architectural Design, Structural Coordination, and Engineering Design Management.</li><li>Experience handling authority submissions and approvals in UAE.</li><li>Strong knowledge of construction drawings, design development, BOQ coordination, and technical detailing.</li><li>Excellent understanding of building codes, authority compliance, and construction standards.</li><li>Proficiency in **AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other design software tools.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and project coordination skills.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.</li></ul>Preferred Candidate Profile✔ Previous UAE Engineering Consultancy experience is mandatory ✔ Experience managing full design departments is required ✔ Strong leadership and people management skills ✔ Experience in high-rise, residential, commercial, and villa projects preferred ✔ Ability to coordinate with consultants, authorities, and execution teams effectivelyPay: AED12,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Current salary in AED?</li><li>Expected salary in AED?</li><li>Available to join immediately in 15 days or less</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Design manager: 7 years (Required)</li><li>handling design department: 6 years (Required)</li><li>Engineering consultancy: 7 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Design Manager

Eaton

<div>
 Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!
 
 
 Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton&rsquo;s Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams within a globally connected business environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, reinforcing our long‑term investment in growth, collaboration, and capability building.
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
 
 
 We are seeking for an experienced and driven Specification Engineer Manager to lead and expand our switchgear business across UAE and Oman. This role focusses on building demand at the technical engineering specification level by working closely with the consulting engineers, electrical design firms to ensure our Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear solutions are specified in the upcoming projects. The ideal candidate has strong technical engineering knowledge of electrical distribution systems and a proven track record of influencing project specifications in commercial, industrial, utility and mission critical environments.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute a regional technical engineering specification driven Business strategy to grow market share in switchgear and related electrical power distribution and industrial control products
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 Build and maintain strong relationships with consulting engineers, specifiers and influencers in the electrical design community
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 Actively track and infuence early stage construction projects to ensure our switchgear is included in the project vendor list via using engineering skillset
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 Provide technical engineering presentations, lunch and learn sessions, design support to engineering firms and design build contractors
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 Collaborate with internal application engineers and product managers to support the specifier community with drawings, technical data and bid documentation
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 Work closely with the commercial sales team, channel partners and project managers to convert specifications into orders
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 Conduct competitive analysis and gather market intelligence to drive strategy and positioning
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 Maintain a robust pipeline using CRM tools and provide regular updates to the management
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience in similar job function
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 7 to 10 years experience in the similar field
 
 
 
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 In depth knowledge of electrical power management and industrial control products and solutions
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 Building strong relationships, Business planning, Strategic thinking &amp; Leadership attributes
 
 
 
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
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 Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
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 Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion &amp; Diversity and Sustainability
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 Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
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 Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
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 Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding.
 
 
 
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 Living And Working In Dubai
 
 
 
 Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward‑looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well‑established expatriate ecosystem.
 
 
 At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well‑governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long‑term career development.
 
 
 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
 
 
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Specification Engineer - Manager - UAE & Oman

AMBER BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C - KHALID AL ATTAR GROUP

Civil Estimation Engineer - Urgent RequirementAmber Building Contracting LLC &ndash; Dubai, UAEAmber Building Contracting LLC is seeking a qualified Civil Estimation Engineer with 3&ndash;5 years of experience in construction estimation, BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, tendering, and cost analysis for villa and building construction projects.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates for civil construction projects.</li><li>Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and tender documents.</li><li>Prepare tender submissions, technical proposals, and commercial offers.</li><li>Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.</li><li>Conduct cost analysis and recommend value engineering solutions.</li><li>Prepare project budgets and support project cost control activities.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, procurement, consultants, and site teams.</li><li>Prepare variation orders, cost comparisons, and estimation reports.</li><li>Maintain updated records of material, labor, and subcontractor rates.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.</li><li>3&ndash;5 years of experience in civil construction estimation.</li><li>Strong experience in BOQ preparation, quantity surveying, tendering, and cost estimation.</li><li>Experience in villa construction, residential buildings, and general civil works.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE construction methods, materials, and market rates.</li><li>Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and estimation software.</li><li>Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li>UAE driving license is an advantage.</li></ul>Company:Amber Building Contracting LLCLocation:Dubai, UAEInterested candidates may send their updated CV to HR with the subject line: &quot;Civil Estimation Engineer&quot;.Pay: AED5,500.00 - AED6,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Design & Estimation Engineer ( Male)

PD Prasanth Dewatering LLC

Design Manager (Piling &amp; Drilling) Job Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced Design Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience in piling, drilling, foundation engineering, and geotechnical construction projects. The ideal candidate must be Dubai Municipality (DM) Approved and capable of leading the design and engineering team for complex foundation and drilling projects.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and manage the design and engineering activities for piling, drilling, shoring, excavation support, and foundation projects.</li><li>Review and approve geotechnical reports, design calculations, shop drawings, and technical submissions.</li><li>Ensure all designs comply with Dubai Municipality regulations, project specifications, and international standards.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and support to project managers, engineers, and site teams.</li><li>Manage project design schedules, resources, and deliverables to meet project deadlines.</li><li>Conduct value engineering and design optimization to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</li><li>Attend technical meetings and represent the company in discussions with clients and regulatory authorities.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's Degree is an advantage).</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in piling, drilling, foundation, or geotechnical engineering projects.</li><li>Valid Dubai Municipality (DM) Approval is mandatory.</li><li>Strong knowledge of foundation design, retaining structures, shoring systems, and geotechnical engineering principles.</li><li>Proficiency in relevant engineering and design software.</li><li>Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.</li><li>UAE experience is highly preferred.</li></ul>Experience: Minimum 10 Years Approval: Dubai Municipality (DM) Approved &ndash; Mandatory Location: UAE Employment Type: Full-TimeWork Location: In person

Design Manager (Piling & Drilling)

McDermott

<div>Job Overview:
The Principal Pipeline Engineering is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex pipeline-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Pipeline Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of pipeline engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in pipeline engineering as well as broad knowledge of the pipeline engineering discipline within the engineering function.</div>
 <div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;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 platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
 
 
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.</div></div>
 <div>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Interpret internal and external business challenges in the pipeline engineering discipline; the role requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in the area of pipeline engineering
</li><li>Interpret internal or external business issues and recommend best practices; solve complex pipeline-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance
</li><li>May be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of pipeline engineering; as such, they must have in-depth expertise in pipeline engineering as well as broad knowledge of the pipeline engineering discipline within the engineering function
</li><li>Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
</li><li>Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates; provide similar support for Variation Orders
</li><li>Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
</li><li>Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
</li><li>Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Team, as required
</li><li>Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
</li><li>Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and workhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
</li><li>Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
</li><li>Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
</li><li>Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
</li><li>Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
</li><li>Provide technical direction and review of Designer&rsquo;s production products related to Pipeline Engineering
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
</li><li>Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
</li><li>Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by the Discipline Lead Engineer
</li><li>Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ inter&not; discipline check (IDC)
</li><li>Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect I rectification requirements
</li><li>Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
</li><li>Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
</li><li>Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
</li><li>Present issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements
</li><li>Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MOR Global Procedures
</li><li>Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
</li><li>Capture lessons learned and enter them into a database system Capture Knowledge Objects and enter them into the database system
</li><li>Guide less experienced engineers on MOR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
</li><li>Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
</li><li>Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
</li><li>Monitor costs of own work processes
</li><li>Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
</li><li>Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
</li><li>May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API
</li><li>Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at &quot;lunch and learns&quot;; etc.)
</li><li>Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
</li><li>Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
<ul><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve the following for pipelines and their components:
</li><li>Material specifications and datasheets
</li><li>Fabrication specifications
</li><li>Installation specifications
</li><li>Pipeline design and installation analyses
</li><li>Material takeoffs
</li><li>Pipeline reports and installation manuals
</li></ul></li><li>Perform, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve the following designs, analyses, and evaluations for pipelines and their components:
<ul><li>Wall thickness designs
</li><li>On-bottom stability analyses
</li><li>Pipeline cathodic protection designs
</li><li>Free-span analyses
</li><li>Pipeline expansion and rigid riser stress analyses using finite element analysis (FEA) tools
</li><li>Route selection designs
</li><li>Bottom roughness evaluations
</li><li>Crossing support designs
</li><li>Dropped object protection structure designs
</li><li>Clamp designs
</li><li>Subsea structure designs
</li><li>Shore approach designs
</li><li>Onshore pipeline designs
</li><li>Pipeline local and global buckling mitigation designs
</li><li>Pipeline seismic analyses
</li><li>Installation analyses
</li></ul></li><li>When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
<ul><li>Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
</li><li>Ensure substantive communications are documented
</li><li>Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
</li><li>Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers&rsquo; skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
</li><li>Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and workhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
</li><li>Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
</li><li>Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real&not; schedule
</li><li>Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
</li><li>Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need to change the order
</li><li>Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
</li><li>Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
</li><li>Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
</li><li>Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
</li><li>Review comments from Customers &amp; other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team and resolve and give guidance on their updates and incorporation
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
</li><li>Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
 </li></ul></li></ul>Reports to:
 
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
 
Functional: Department Manager
 
Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner,
 
Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers
 
Supervises: Senior Pipeline Engineers, Pipeline Engineers and Associated Pipeline Engineers</div>
 <div>Essential Qualifications and Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or Master&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering
</li><li>15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
</li><li>Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable for Mechanical Equipment
</li><li>Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
</li><li>Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
</li><li>Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
</li><li>Able to solve problems without assistance
</li><li>Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
</li><li>HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
</li><li>Fluent in the English language
</li><li>Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
</li><li>Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
<ul><li>The reassignment to other McDermott offices
</li><li>The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
</li><li>The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
</li><li>The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
</li></ul></li></ul>#LI-MW2</div>

Principal Pipeline Engineer

<div>Job Overview:
The Principal HSE Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex HSE Engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal HSE Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of HSE Engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in HSE Engineering as well as broad knowledge of the HSE Engineering discipline within the Engineering function.</div>
 <div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;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 platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
 
 
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.</div></div>
 <div>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
</li><li>Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
</li><li>Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures
</li><li>Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
</li><li>Communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
</li><li>When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
<ul><li>Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
</li><li>Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
</li><li>Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
</li><li>Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
</li><li>Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
</li><li>Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
</li></ul></li><li>Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues
</li><li>Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
</li><li>Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
</li><li>Provide similar support for Variation Orders
</li><li>Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings, and to develop clash-free designs
</li><li>Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
</li><li>Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
</li><li>Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Fire Protection &amp; Safety Engineering
</li><li>Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
</li><li>Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, and engineering meetings as required
</li><li>Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures
</li><li>Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ interdisciplinary check (IDC)
</li><li>Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements
</li><li>Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
</li><li>Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
</li><li>Present issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements
</li><li>Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global Procedures
</li><li>Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned system
</li><li>Guide less experienced engineers on Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
</li><li>Monitor costs of own work processes
</li><li>Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
</li><li>Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
</li><li>Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at &quot;lunch and learns&quot;; etc.)
</li><li>Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve the following:
<ul><li>Design HSE &amp; fire protection philosophies
</li><li>Safety study scope of work specifications, requisitions, TBE, and purchase requisitions
</li><li>Safety equipment lists
</li><li>Firefighting equipment specifications and data sheets
</li><li>Lifesaving and personnel safety equipment specifications and data sheets
</li><li>Safety sign specifications and data sheets
</li><li>Firewater demand and hydraulic calculation reports using PIPENET or equivalent software
</li><li>Inputs to P&amp;ID markups for Firewater ring main system and Deluge system including providing details of interconnection with hose reels, monitors, hydrants, and deluge valves /nozzles
</li><li>Escape route and safety equipment layouts
</li><li>Safety sign layouts
</li></ul></li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve third-party safety study reports that comply with project specifications
</li><li>Participate and (as Lead Engineer) coordinate safety workshops (such as HAZID/HAZOP) and provide inputs to safety study consultants
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve safety study close-out reports
</li><li>Participate in 3D model reviews, as necessary
</li><li>When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
<ul><li>Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
</li><li>Ensure substantive communications are documented
</li><li>Prepare bids and projects Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
</li><li>Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineer's skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
</li><li>Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
</li><li>Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
</li><li>Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real time schedule
</li><li>Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
</li><li>Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
</li><li>Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
</li><li>Review comments from Customers &amp; other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
 </li></ul></li></ul>Reports to:
 
Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager,
 
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
 
Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Dept, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project
 
Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC, and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and
 
Customers
 
Supervises: Senior Engineers, Engineers</div>
 <div>Essential Qualifications and Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering
</li><li>15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
</li><li>Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
</li><li>Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
</li><li>Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
</li></ul>#LI-MW2</div>

Principal HSE Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the Management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of Mechanical (Eng), and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering Function. The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
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 Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise
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 Apply expertise to the most complex problems
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 Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
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 Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives
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 Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes
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 When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
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 Direct large Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
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 Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MOR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
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 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
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 Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
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 Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
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 Act as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc
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 Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
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 Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
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 Provide similar support for Variation Orders
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 Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
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 Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
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 Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, and Project Management Team, as required
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 Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
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 Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
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 Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
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 Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
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 Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
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 Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
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 Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
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 Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Mechanical Engineering
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 Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
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 Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
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 Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures Procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
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 Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
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 Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
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 Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ inter&shy; discipline check (IDC)
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 Provide technical support to fabrication queries
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 Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and workforce-related
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 Assist in providing inputs for actual, Planning, and forecasting progress reports, including associated productivity
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 Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
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 Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
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 Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
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 Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
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 Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
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 Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers
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 Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
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 Assign personnel to analyze and design tasks based on knowledge of individual strengths and capabilities
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 Monitor costs of own work processes
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 Evaluate costs associated with products and solutions
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 Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines
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 Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
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 Incorporate approved Lessons Learned into MOR Level 2 &amp; 3 engineering procedures, as applicable
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 May participate in standards development committees or task groups
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 Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are clearly written, actively participates in conferences and/or seminars, and/or is a capable
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 Present design solutions or topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)
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 Assist the Department Manager in identifying departmental needs, including the development of personnel and technical capabilities
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 Participate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert (SME)
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 Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
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 Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
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 Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of various items as assigned
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 Identify vendor assistance for installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning purposes
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 Update electrical load list, P&amp;IDs, and equipment lists based on receipt of vendor information
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 Participate in HAZOP meetings, as necessary
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 Participate in 3D model reviews, as necessary
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 When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
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 Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
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 Ensure substantive communications are documented
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 Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
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 Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
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 Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
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 Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
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 Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedule
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 Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports, including associated productivity
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 Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
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 Monitor progress measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
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 Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
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 Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
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 Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and design Reviews
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 Review comments from Customers &amp; other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
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 Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and workforce planning
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 Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
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 Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
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 Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
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 Check and Approve Mechanical equipment list, spare parts list, and special tools list
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 Check and Participate in Approval of detailed engineering documents/ deliverables such as:
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 Mechanical Equipment Specifications and datasheets
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 Mechanical handling philosophy report and associated requisitioning for handling equipment
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 Noise report prepared by a consultant to ensure it complies with Project requirements
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 Lubrication schedule, spare parts schedule
 
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 Reports to:
 
 
 Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
 
 
 Functional: Supervising Engineer or Department Manager
 
 
 Liaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner,
 
 
 Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers
 
 
 Supervises: Principal Mechanical Engineers, Senior Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Engineers
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Essential Qualifications and Education:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
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 20+ years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design
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 Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable to offshore
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 Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
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 Recognized across the company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst
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 Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
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 Seasoned knowledge of engineering standards and specifications
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 Good knowledge of engineering software
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 Good working knowledge of the English language
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 HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious
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 Good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
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 Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
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 Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
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 The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
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 The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
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 The managing/learning of current working methods and software applications
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 The reassignment to other McDermott offices
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;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 platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
 
 
 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.
 
 
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Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

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