- Bachelor s degree in Engineering or master s degree
- 18+ years in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
- 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
- Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at 'lunch and learns'; etc.)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

- 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
- Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates. Provide similar support for Variation Orders
- Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
- Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
- Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, SCM, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams, as required
- Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager. Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and man-hour estimates,



identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements. Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
- Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
- Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
- Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
- Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
- Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical Engineering
- Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
- Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them in proceeding with their deliverables
- 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 the Discipline Lead Engineer
- Assist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor information
- Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
- Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single discipline check/interdisciplinary check (IDC)
- Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements
- Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
- Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
- Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
- 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
- Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
- Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
- Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDRs Lessons Learned system
- Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standa

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