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McDermott International, Ltd · 1 day ago

LUT- Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

McDermott International, Ltd is a leading company in the engineering and energy sector, and they are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to address complex technical challenges in subsea oil and gas projects. The role involves leading a geotechnical team, performing detailed analyses, and providing mentorship to junior engineers while ensuring project compliance with standards and guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and designs in accordance with design basis, project specifications, codes, and standards

Apply advanced technical expertise and broad business knowledge to resolve complex and non-standard issues

Prepare accurate and detailed design calculations, analyses, reports, and procedures

Collaborate with structural, pipeline, installation, and other engineering disciplines to provide geotechnical input to multi-disciplinary project teams

Deliver high-quality work demonstrating deep geotechnical knowledge and experience

Prepare technical reports, specifications, and geotechnical calculations

Develop scopes of work for geotechnical and geophysical surveys in shallow and deepwater fields, including laboratory testing programs for subsea pipelines and structures

Interpret geotechnical survey data and derive design soil parameters

Conduct geohazard assessments to support field layout and pipeline routing

Design shallow and deep foundations for subsea structures (e.g., PLET, ILT, PLEM)

Perform pipe-soil interaction assessments for surface-laid and buried pipelines

Assess trenching requirements and design rock berms

Conduct seismic slope stability and liquefaction analyses

Provide geohazard risk mitigation recommendations

Lead the Geotechnical team to deliver assigned work within schedule, budget, and quality standards, in compliance with McDermott and project-specific procedures

Plan, organise and manage all aspects of geotechnical scope, deliverables, schedule, and manpower resources in coordination with the Functional Manager

Ensure clear definition of interfaces and deliverables

Monitor progress and productivity, implementing corrective actions as necessary

Represent the Geotechnical discipline in meetings with project teams, clients, certifying authorities, auditors, and third parties

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and share expertise across the department

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringSubsea OilGasProject CoordinationNumerical AnalysisGeotechnical CalculationsChartered EngineerMS OfficeCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingDocumentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

Minimum 10 years of experience in subsea/offshore oil and gas projects with major contractors or consultants, primarily in detailed design

Comprehensive knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, and application of relevant standards, codes, and guidelines

Strong project coordination and execution skills

Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body (e.g., ICE) preferred

Proficient in geotechnical calculations, reporting, and documentation; familiar with standards such as API-RP-2GEO, DNV-RP-F114, ISO-19901-4

Skilled in numerical analysis using Plaxis 2D/3D, SLOPE/W; experience with ABAQUS is advantageous

Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex geotechnical issues and provide innovative solutions

Preferred

Master's or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body (e.g., ICE)

Experience with ABAQUS

Company

McDermott International, Ltd

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McDermott is a premier provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry.

Founded in 1923

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mcdermott.com

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