Structural Welder

Structural Lead Engineer

Seatrium Houston, Texas Contract Posted Jul 12, 2026 Apply by Jan 8, 2027

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONReviews the preparation of key project documentation including project construction specifications, project execution plan (PEP), equipment data sheets, bid packages and contract construction documentationReviews and checks rough sketches, drawings, specifications and other engineering data received from team members on basic structural design using engineering common network, software and toolsLeads discussion with team and other engineering team members (i.e.stability \& mooring, general design and weight control), including subcontractors and consultants on technical issues and design solutionsDirects team responsible for verification/ validation of final Structural design drawings for the execution of Structural fabrication and construction in the EPCC projectsLeads team in project meeting, attends to technical queries and issues related to basic structural design and reviews design deliverables on project facilities, fabrication, transportion and installationLiaises with owners, statutory and classification authorities for design compliance review and approval on the proposed project plans in meeting project requirementsGenerates reports on work progress and submits to senior team members for review and approval before submitting to owners, statutory and classification authorities for approvalDirects team's progress in delivering Structural requirements for all projects from conceptual front-end engineering design (FEED) to detailed engineering activitiesIndependently performs studies on a new range of offshore structures and vessels, analysing the basic structure design suitability to meet their operational needs and environment setting (i.e.near shore, shallow water, mid water and etc.)Checks design calculation (i.e.longitudinal and hull strength scantling, steel materials and etc.) prepared by team members based on standard engineering techniques, practices and fundamentals in specific situations for data adjustments and correlationsIndependently formulates welding plans, specifications, drawings and sequences for joints and structural members, including main structure NDT Plan, structural tank test plan, structural categorisation and etc.Provides review on structure analysis on main structure from engineering sketches, specifications related data and drawings to ensure design adequacy of structural members and details in main foundational frameworkPerforms the constructability review related to Project Execution Plan basing on 3D model and structural basic or detail design drawing.JOB REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Structure Engineering/ Naval Architect or related engineering disciplines10 years of working experiences in the planning, construction and structural design with specializing in Topside Module Structure.Experience in a wide range offshore Topside structures (FPSO, FPU,Jacket, etc.)Advanced user of Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, STAAP,SACS etc. others common industry Topside structure analysis softwares.Possess working knowledge and experience in Topside structure design.Possesses ability to perform and experience in some of the engineering analysis techniques and tools/software applications used in Topside structural engineeringPossesses ability to perform required analysis and deliver class approved documents and Topside structural drawingsPossesses ability to perform check, review and comment the Topside structure basic design and detail drawingsFamiliar with different kind of Topside structure material codes, standards, specifications with knowledge of material selection,material take-off, material procurement.Knowledge of Topside Structure design code and standards, such as AISC, API.BUSINESS UNITSeatrium Limited#J-18808-Ljbffr

**Skills:**

3D Modeling, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, AutoCAD, Bid Packages, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Planning, Datasheets, Documentation, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Industry/Trade Analysis, Material Take Off, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Network Software, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Plan Meetings, Progress Reports, Project Execution, Project Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Structural Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Validation Testing, Weight Management, Welding

**About the Company:**

Seatrium