Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in engineering
- 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design
- Preferably Registered Skilled Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
- Seasoned structural knowledge
- Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
- Able to solve problems without assistance
- Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
- HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
- Fluent in English, both oral and written
- Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
- Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
- The reassignment to other departments/construction sites/fabrication yards
- The reassignment to other McDermott offices
- The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
- The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
- The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications




- Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
- Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
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Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
- Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures
- Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
- Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
- When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
- Direct medium or large Engineering te

📌 Principal Structural Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 McDermott
📍 Chennai