Principal Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Principal Engineer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Aberdeen. 

• Work with lead/manager regarding deliverables/work scope and meet agreed objectives.
• Depending on the assignment, you may be deemed the best person available to lead and execute a particular work scope. In this context, you would be required evaluate the forecast target deliverable dates and set break down goals and clear deliverables with the team for which you are responsible. This includes ensuring that all required interfaces are managed with the corresponding internal or external parties.
• Independent analysis works concerning flexible and riser installations; includes setting up basis of analysis, calculating and issuing analysis reports within deadlines.
• Manage and incorporate change in data, method, vessel, etc.
• Import and use of installation vessel RAOs. Review of hydrodynamic/load case data etc.
• Perform hydrodynamic installation analysis for different subsea products (eg. pipeline, flexible products, subsea structures, spools) for tenders and projects, and support for ongoing offshore operations. This includes lift, lowering, lay, hook up and tie in, etc.
• Work as a project team member and proactively contribute to other disciplines through efficient communication.
• Contribute as a fellow discipline team member and increase OI’s analysis capabilities, including enhancing interface between installation and analysis engineering disciplines.
• Deliver all work in line with the Business Management System, ensuring quality and timely deliverables of assignments.
• Compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• When requested, review candidates for hire and provide input/recommendation to discipline.
• Available to travel to other offices or offshore, sometimes on short notice.
• Being a principal implies leadership qualities and strong desire and effort towards getting a complex job done. This includes demonstrating strong motivation, communication, and engagement.
• Support, guide, and mentor/train other members to achieve team and project targets.


Specific Requirements:
• Educated to a degree level, PhD with specialisation in flexibles is advantageous
• Significant industry experience with a special focus on flexible/riser installations
• Experience with hydrodynamics
• Significant experience with subsea lift operations
• High level of proficiency with OrcaFlex/Simo/Riflex software
• High level of proficiency with current marine operations codes such as DNV, NORSOK, API
• Solid grasp of engineering design, offshore transportation and installation methods
• Knowledge and experience with programming languages like python is beneficial
• Entrepreneurial and flexible
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate high motivation to collaborate with colleagues and achieve goals
• Excellent social and organisational skills and maintain decent presence.
• A results-oriented person with the ability to act decisively based on data
• Excellent workload and time management skills
• Analytical problem solving is key
• Great collaboration skills for working in a team

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.