Principal Civil/Structural Designer

Job OverviewThe Principal Civil/Structural Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related team. They exchange ideas and information relating to Civil/Structural Design effectively. They may work autonomously within established Civil/Structural Design procedures and practices. They act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Civil/Structural Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Civil/Structural Design discipline.Job DescriptionThe Principal Civil/Structural Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related team. They exchange ideas and information relating to Civil/Structural Design effectively. They may work autonomously within established Civil/Structural Design procedures and practices. They act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Civil/Structural Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Civil/Structural Design discipline.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality and professional consistent presentation, ensuring clarity and ease of constructionDevelop 3D models and ensure clash-free with all other disciplinesEnsure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures and within agreed schedules and budgetsApply knowledge and/or skills to a range of activitiesSet priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives, and (as Lead Designer) forecast and plan resource requirementsAct as a coordinator and technical expert within the process of development and/or modification of 3D Macros applied at E3D/S3DBecome fully familiar with Project Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address themPrepare Civil and Structural layouts from data generated by others in close liaison with Civil and Structural Engineers and counterparts from other disciplinesAssist Lead Engineer/Designer in raising technical queries, preparing estimates and job scope changesAttend (As Lead Designer) project Kickoff and Review meetings, Vendor meetingsMonitor and coordinate the design team remotely if required and Lead a project in a Multi Office Project Execution Environment (MOPEX)Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with McDermott requirements, Client and Statutory Design Codes, Standards, or Procedures with a particular focus on Health and Safety PoliciesDevelop 3D Models and ensure clash free models in coordination with all other disciplines' requirementsOrganize design work, including setting up 3D and 2D systemsSupervise Designers and Associate DesignersExecute relevant administration and filingCheck designs, with particular emphasis on interfaces with other disciplinesCheck designs for operational requirements, constructability, maintainability, and HSE aspectsProvide drafting support as requiredReview other discipline drawingsReview supplier drawingsBe able to perform the engineering of Miscellaneous steelParticipate in proposals as an expert for CSA design workWhen acting as Lead Designer, in addition:Direct and coordinate medium or large Design team as Lead DesignerLead projects as Lead Designer, engaging the participation of other disciplinesCoordinate all activities within own discipline and discipline interfaces with other disciplinesLead the design team of the assigned work area and complete within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all Discipline workforce resources- agree on allocations with the Engineering ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with the Project Team, Customer, vendor/supplier and/or subcontractor counterparts, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.Reports toProject: Lead Designer, Lead Engineer, Project Engineering ManagerFunctional: Supervising Department ManagerLiaise With: Lead Designers, Engineers, all other Engineering and Design disciplines assigned to the project,Project Engineer, Material Control Team, Document Control, and Customer representativesSupervises: Design team assigned to a project or part of the project during the detailing and production phasesQualificationsHigh School graduate with a diploma in Civil or Structural disciplines or equivalent experience10+ years min with major contractor or consultant of which 5+ years of experience in oil and gasDetailed knowledge of associated i