Senior Marine Engineer,SWIB

Bechtel Corporation
Reston, VA, US
Full-time

Job Summary

Applies knowledge of marine engineering principles and practices in the preparation of complex engineering analyses. Works independently, with minimal supervision and has a good understanding of problem solving within the marine structures discipline.

He / she should be familiar with multi-discipline and multi-project working environments. His / her duties will include developing preliminary / detail drawings and perform structural designs for marine facilities.#LI-SB1

Major Responsibilities :

  • Provide technical support for Dredging, Shore protection, Modular mooring dolphins and breasting dolphins, Loading platform topside structural steels and Trestle Piperack modules, Marine equipment (quick release hooks, fenders, bollards, and marine instrumentations)
  • Review the design change due to construction issues and approve the field change documents.
  • Review the nonconforming item against the original design, provide a disposition and approve the nonconformance report.
  • Respond the technical inquiries from construction and attend the coordination meeting
  • Provide technical supports related to the modular dolphins’ transportation and installation (load-out and load-in activities).
  • Review existing design documents (marine facility design criteria, mooring dolphin design calculation report and mooring dolphin design drawings) and inspection reports for the pile damage.
  • Provide guidance on loads and load combinations for the mooring dolphin structural analysis.
  • Determine if the mooring dolphin can be used as Fit for Purpose

Education and Experience Requirements :

  • Level 1 : Requires a bachelor's degree in structural / civil engineering from an accredited university or college and 6-8 years of relevant experience or in lieu of a degree, 14 years of relevant work experience
  • Level 2 : Requires a bachelor's degree in structural / civil engineering from an accredited university or college and 8-10 years of relevant experience or in lieu of a degree, 16 years of relevant work experience
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
  • Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to the worksite.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

  • PE Registration required or able to obtain in 12 months
  • 9 years of design experience in design of marine structures, such as ports, terminals, wharfs, piers, bulkheads, breakwaters, berthing and mooring systems, foundations
  • Construction experience with a marine construction contractor is required
  • Proficient with commercial software such as GTSTRUDL, STAAD Pro, ANSYS, SACS, FB-Pier, L-Pile, MathCAD, OPTIMOOR, or similar programs
  • Strong analytical skills in advanced structural and geotechnical design for marine / offshore structures and foundations.

Good knowledge of wave and current loadings and mooring / berthing systems.

  • Proficient in Structural calculation, steel connection details (bolted and welded) and concrete design
  • Experience in the design of sheet pile and king pile bulkhead walls
  • Knowledge of structural dynamics and finite element analysis
  • Familiarity with international codes and standards related to marine and coastal design

Total Rewards / Benefits

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