Computer engineering Jobs in St. John's, NL

DOF Subsea is a world-class offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor.

DOF is a leading provider of subsea services in all the major oil and gas production regions around the world. With world class ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles), Survey systems, and a fleet of offshore construction vessels, the group combines expertise and technology to deliver integrated subsea solutions to the offshore oil and gas and renewable industries.

DOF Canada is currently seeking a detailed oriented and client focused individual for the position of Structural Engineer. A key to success for this position is the ability to collaborate with offshore and onshore personnel. The Structural Engineer will report to the Project Technical/Engineering Manager and will receive day-to-day direction for activities such as analyses, reports/document reviews, tendering, design, etc. This position will have Offshore requirements and may have International requirements. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career, DOF Canada is a great opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform structural design of project seafastenings for all project related deck equipment, which includes evaluation of vessel deck structure, designing and installation oversight of deck stiffening/load spreaders as required, design of structural installation appurtenances, etc.;
• Mentor and train graduate level structural engineers as DOF builds its technical structural design capabilities;
• Review technical project deliverables generated by the engineering department for both accuracy and completeness to ensure the client’s intended final purpose is achieved and that deliverables meet DOF’s highest standards for quality;
• Manage interface with subcontractors, senior and discipline engineers, and drafting through the planning and execution phases of a project;
• Perform specialized design and analysis of all facets of engineering in support of DOF Subsea core business initiatives such as Inspection/Maintenance/Repair (IMR), light subsea construction, subsea intervention, deepwater decommissioning, permanent mooring installation/disconnection, engineering studies and tendering, but emphasis will be structural design activities & oversight;
• Evaluate DOF asset capabilities in conjunction with client requirements to quickly evaluate DOF’s ability to perform the requested scope of work;
• Work closely with clients to provide both logical and economical solutions for project execution;
• Assist Engineering Manager in maintaining relevant engineering processes and procedures which allow efficient project workflow according to the manner in which the department conducts business;
• Ensure senior and discipline level engineers adhere to existing engineering work flow processes for consistent and efficient project execution;
• Support business development and tendering activities as required by senior management for the development of new clients and business opportunities;
• Promote development of senior and discipline level engineers’ technical, managerial, and interpersonal abilities to encourage employee loyalty and job satisfaction;
• Encourage open communication between engineering and operations to ensure engineering deliverables reflect operational aspects for offshore implementation and also promotes a healthy productive intercompany culture;
• Diligently work towards meeting regional and departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s);
• Actively seek to develop safe, practical, cost effective and cutting edge solutions to project technical challenges;
• Promote the company’s organizational culture, values and reputation with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies;
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years’ marine operations project planning & execution experience with special emphasis on structural design including vessel deck grillage/load spreaders, equipment seafastenings, and vessel project mobilization oversight;
• Extensive technical and operational experience planning and supervising marine crane lifts including evaluation of crane capacity and lift rigging design (1 to 250 tons).
• Extensive technical and operational working experience in offshore and subsea construction environments such as equipment and/or platform installations, launch and recovery methods for equipment, vessel mobilizations/demobilizations, equipment FAT/SIT/NDT testing, etc.;

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in applicable engineering field of study (Civil, Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Ocean, Structural, or equivalent)
• Professional engineering license (Required).
• Must be willing to travel to vessel mobilization site to oversee vessel mobilization;
• Must be willing to lead offshore engineering projects onboard DOF operated vessels, i.e., DOF owned or subcontracted vessels, for the duration of offshore project execution phases;
• Experience managing workflow for project technical deliverables;
• History of completing technical and operational project deliverables on schedule and in compliance with project requirements/design basis;
• Ability to successfully complete fit-for-duty physical and offshore training as required

Skills:

• Excellent specialized software knowledge- per engineering discipline/specialization (Example- Ansys/Inventor- Structural/Mechanical, Orcaflex- Hydrodynamics, etc.);
• Extensive knowledge of the marine environment and technical challenges associated with executing projects in these conditions;
• In-depth knowledge of subsea infrastructure components- deployment methodologies, equipment handling restrictions, testing requirements, etc.;
• In depth knowledge of DNV lifting and underwater deployment/recovery codes pertaining to marine operations;
• Technical knowledge to review subcontractor technical deliverables;
• Excellent analytical and technical capabilities;
• Excellent knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, best practices, and design codes;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process.

DOF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.