Lead Engineer - Topside Job in Ramboll Group

Would you like to join a team with focus on high quality and development of technical knowledge? Are you an experienced structural engineer from the offshore substation industry - or have you previously worked on Topside global analyses and local steel design (detail-oriented)? Then this is the right job for you.

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Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Structures department

As a Lead Engineer in the Offshore Substation structures, you will be reporting to our HOD (Structure) of the Chennai office as well as the Head of Department for Offshore Structures.

As Lead - Your primary role will be to perform the offshore substation Topside engineering/design activities. The team will function as a Global Engineering Centre (GEC) that will provide services globally. You will perform all technical design activities and be responsible for the execution of projects. You will lead and mentor engineers and another part of the job will be to contribute to tendering activities.

Your other tasks will be distributed in to 3 key areas to:

Description of main responsibilities and tasks in the job

The tasks consist of both advanced global analyzes and local steel design (detail-oriented). The work he/she provide will have to be of high quality and complete. The primary tasks will be within the design and assessment of topside structure.

The following are the distribution of his / her work.

• Reinforcement/reassessment of existing Topsides substation and made a feasibility report (30%)
• Detail design of large offshore substation steel structures (20%)
• Installation/removal design e.g. design of lifting appliances, preparation of lifting procedures, lifting method feasibility study using 3D CAD etc. (15%)
• Preparation of CTR for new projects (15%)
• Interdisciplinary coordination and project management (10%)
• As senior there will be task as coach/mentor for junior employees at the department in design and analysis. Check their calculations and reports and continuously improve their skills via professional discussions. Typically, 1-3 younger colleagues at the time. (10%)

The other activity is listed as follows.

• Interdisciplinary coordination, coordination with site & Vendor document review.
• Evaluate manpower requirements; develop manpower plans, charts and schedules. Recommend, assign and allocate manpower for the execution of engineering activities within the budgeted project man-hours. Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall manpower costs.
• Coordinate with projects and planning departments on schedule related issues.
• Preparation of design documentation (Design reports, manual calculations, excel, Mathcad, etc.)
• Giving guidance to Engineer for installation analyses (e.g. Lifting, Transportation & load out), Reinforcement of topsides, Design of secondary and temporary steel such as deck structure, lifting points, helideck etc.
• Travel activity can become a part of it (max- 10-20 days per year) Denmark, Middle East, Norway Service band strategy
• Function as a lead on subproject received from ROGE Topside Substation department
• Preform quality check and Review/approval of documents.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

A quality-conscious team player with an outgoing personality

You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you thrive in an environment where knowledge is shared, and ideas are developed. Furthermore, you are technically well founded and have an interest in technical challenges.

To succeed in this position, you need the following competences:

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in design of steel structures for oil & gas company.
• Bachelor of Engineering /Master of Engineering structural.
• Good knowledge in Structural Analysis software such as Staad Pro.
• Knowledge in Finite Element Analysis Software such as Ansys is preferable.
• Advantage with experience from the oil and gas India or Middle East.
• Preferred with experience in Offshore Substation Design (Topside)
• Possess Strong analytical abilities and a desire to engage in the development of our technical capabilities.
• Have good English skills in written and oral
• Have good presentation skills and writing technical reports.

Personality

As a person has a positive mind towards changes and challenges. The Person possess good interpersonal skills as she/he will be a player within international multi-disciplinary project teams, where the ability to cooperate with other locations and professional is crucial.

Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm. Seeks progression of roles of increased responsibility and influence.

Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people. Takes initiative and works under own direction (Independent).

Consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict.

Your new colleagues

You will be part of Ramboll Chennai, Structures department consists of 40+ highly skilled colleagues, typically supporting Rambolls projects in other countries. (Denmark & Middle East).

Welcome to our Energy division

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Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.