Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer at Genesis in Houston, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

subsea design

finite analysis

pipeline design

riser analysis

technical reporting

standards compliance

Lead the design and analysis of subsea structures such as Jumpers, Spools, PLETs, PLEMs, Manifolds, Suction Anchors Piles, and shallow foundations
Assist/supervise all technical and operational aspects of the project.
Write technical reports summarizing the analysis results and conclusions in accordance with department work instructions and procedures
Ensure the subsea structure designs meet the industrial standards including DNV, ASME and API.
Perform pipeline / flowline design and analyses related to pipeline / flowline route selection, wall thickness design, on-bottom stability, free span, lateral buckling, and walking.
Review of subsea structure reports and subsea structure vendor documents in green field projects, brownfield projects, as well as life extension projects.
Responsible for the concept selection, detailed finite analysis and design, fabrication support, and installation support for the subsea structural equipment.
Perform subsea riser design and analysis related to rigid / flexible riser strength analysis, fatigue analysis, and interference analysis.

Requirements

abaqus

ansys

python

phd

asme

communication

Good understanding of subsea structures, subsea pipeline / flowline, as well as subsea risers.
Experience in Offshore projects, including new builds/life extensions / other brownfield projects such as relocations/decommissioning projects.
Expertise in strength and fatigue analysis with Finite Element Analysis packages ABAQUS, ANSYS, SACS, AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, and OrcaFlex
Project experience in the areas of subsea pipeline / flowline design and analysis, i.e., pipeline wall thickness design, pipeline route selection, pipe-in-pipe bulkhead, on bottom stability, free span, and lateral buckling.
Project experiences of offshore installation of subsea structures, subsea pipelines / flowlines, and subsea risers.
Project experience in the areas of subsea rigid risers /flexible risers design and analysis, i.e., rigid riser wall thickness calculation, strength analysis, fatigue analysis (including wave induced fatigue analysis, VIM fatigue analysis, VIV fatigue analysis), and interference analysis.
Expertise in the areas of design and analysis of subsea structures, i.e., subsea tie-in spool pieces, subsea flexible / rigid jumpers, suction anchors, subsea PLEMs / PLETs, and subsea manifolds.
Work in a multidisciplinary study/project environment where communication with other discipline engineers and organizational management is key to the success of the projects.
Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
Candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities to come up with creative solutions.
Expert knowledge with industrial standards such as ASME, DNV, API, AISC, API and ISO codes
Proficient with programming using Python, Mathcad, Excel Macros, MATLAB, Fortran, and C/C++.
Ph. D in Applied / Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Material Engineering with 15 plus years of Industry Experience.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

30+ Years

Experience

Evolved into a trusted global consultancy over three decades.

15 Offices

Global Presence

Maintains a global footprint across 15 strategic locations.

Operates as an independent yet fully owned subsidiary of Technip Energies, leveraging parent-company resources.
Delivers technical and advisory services across onshore, offshore, greenfield, and brownfield energy projects.
Specialises in hydrocarbons and pioneers solutions in carbon capture, hydrogen, and renewable energy.
Typical engagements include techno-economic studies, front-end engineering, subsea projects, and asset decarbonisation.
Combines digital toolsets with multidisciplinary teams to help clients de-risk projects and maximize value.

Culture + Values

Keep it Simple – get stuff done and come up with great ideas that have sound business benefits. They think customer first and deliver.
Make it Happen – being decisive, energetic and being up for giving new things a go. It's about celebrating success and working well with teams across all parts of our Company.
Do what's right – focusing on the things that matter, and using good judgement. Being accountable, responsible and playing our part for customers and in our communities.

Environment + Sustainability

95% Renewable by 2035

Carbon Reduction Goal

Targeting 95% renewable energy generation by 2035 under the Gen35 strategy.

NZ$1.1B Investment

Renewable Energy Funding

Investing NZ$1.1 billion in solar, wind, and grid-scale battery storage by 2030 to expand renewable energy output.

46% Gas Profit Share

Transition Funding Source

Using profits from the Kupe gas field (46% share) to fund the transition to renewable energy.

36% Scope 1-2 GHG Reduction

Science-Based Targets

Committed to reducing Scope 1–2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36% and Scope 3 emissions by 21% by FY2025, aiming for net-zero by 2040.

Phasing out coal use at Huntly Power Station by 2030; coal only in abnormal conditions by 2025.
Launched Lauriston Solar Farm (47 MW, 97 GWh/year) in Feb 2025 as New Zealand’s largest solar farm.
Designated NZ$325 million Green Capital Bond and NZ$250 million sustainability-linked loans tied to emission reduction, renewable build, and future-of-work targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

3-year

DE&I Strategy

The company developed a 3-year strategy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in collaboration with leaders and employees.

Board and senior leaders endorse inclusion principles; review gender and ethnic diversity in teams and leadership.
Equal employment opportunity policies, anti-harassment training and recruitment outreach to women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities.
Focus on Te Ao Māori strategy co-designed with Māori employees; moving from symbolic gestures to embedding Treaty obligations in workplace culture.

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Role

Description

subsea design

finite analysis

pipeline design

riser analysis

technical reporting

standards compliance

Lead the design and analysis of subsea structures such as Jumpers, Spools, PLETs, PLEMs, Manifolds, Suction Anchors Piles, and shallow foundations
Assist/supervise all technical and operational aspects of the project.
Write technical reports summarizing the analysis results and conclusions in accordance with department work instructions and procedures
Ensure the subsea structure designs meet the industrial standards including DNV, ASME and API.
Perform pipeline / flowline design and analyses related to pipeline / flowline route selection, wall thickness design, on-bottom stability, free span, lateral buckling, and walking.
Review of subsea structure reports and subsea structure vendor documents in green field projects, brownfield projects, as well as life extension projects.
Responsible for the concept selection, detailed finite analysis and design, fabrication support, and installation support for the subsea structural equipment.
Perform subsea riser design and analysis related to rigid / flexible riser strength analysis, fatigue analysis, and interference analysis.

Requirements

abaqus

ansys

python

phd

asme

communication

Good understanding of subsea structures, subsea pipeline / flowline, as well as subsea risers.
Experience in Offshore projects, including new builds/life extensions / other brownfield projects such as relocations/decommissioning projects.
Expertise in strength and fatigue analysis with Finite Element Analysis packages ABAQUS, ANSYS, SACS, AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, and OrcaFlex
Project experience in the areas of subsea pipeline / flowline design and analysis, i.e., pipeline wall thickness design, pipeline route selection, pipe-in-pipe bulkhead, on bottom stability, free span, and lateral buckling.
Project experiences of offshore installation of subsea structures, subsea pipelines / flowlines, and subsea risers.
Project experience in the areas of subsea rigid risers /flexible risers design and analysis, i.e., rigid riser wall thickness calculation, strength analysis, fatigue analysis (including wave induced fatigue analysis, VIM fatigue analysis, VIV fatigue analysis), and interference analysis.
Expertise in the areas of design and analysis of subsea structures, i.e., subsea tie-in spool pieces, subsea flexible / rigid jumpers, suction anchors, subsea PLEMs / PLETs, and subsea manifolds.
Work in a multidisciplinary study/project environment where communication with other discipline engineers and organizational management is key to the success of the projects.
Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
Candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities to come up with creative solutions.
Expert knowledge with industrial standards such as ASME, DNV, API, AISC, API and ISO codes
Proficient with programming using Python, Mathcad, Excel Macros, MATLAB, Fortran, and C/C++.
Ph. D in Applied / Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Material Engineering with 15 plus years of Industry Experience.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

30+ Years

Experience

Evolved into a trusted global consultancy over three decades.

15 Offices

Global Presence

Maintains a global footprint across 15 strategic locations.

Operates as an independent yet fully owned subsidiary of Technip Energies, leveraging parent-company resources.
Delivers technical and advisory services across onshore, offshore, greenfield, and brownfield energy projects.
Specialises in hydrocarbons and pioneers solutions in carbon capture, hydrogen, and renewable energy.
Typical engagements include techno-economic studies, front-end engineering, subsea projects, and asset decarbonisation.
Combines digital toolsets with multidisciplinary teams to help clients de-risk projects and maximize value.

Culture + Values

Keep it Simple – get stuff done and come up with great ideas that have sound business benefits. They think customer first and deliver.
Make it Happen – being decisive, energetic and being up for giving new things a go. It's about celebrating success and working well with teams across all parts of our Company.
Do what's right – focusing on the things that matter, and using good judgement. Being accountable, responsible and playing our part for customers and in our communities.

Environment + Sustainability

95% Renewable by 2035

Carbon Reduction Goal

Targeting 95% renewable energy generation by 2035 under the Gen35 strategy.

NZ$1.1B Investment

Renewable Energy Funding

Investing NZ$1.1 billion in solar, wind, and grid-scale battery storage by 2030 to expand renewable energy output.

46% Gas Profit Share

Transition Funding Source

Using profits from the Kupe gas field (46% share) to fund the transition to renewable energy.

36% Scope 1-2 GHG Reduction

Science-Based Targets

Committed to reducing Scope 1–2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36% and Scope 3 emissions by 21% by FY2025, aiming for net-zero by 2040.

Phasing out coal use at Huntly Power Station by 2030; coal only in abnormal conditions by 2025.
Launched Lauriston Solar Farm (47 MW, 97 GWh/year) in Feb 2025 as New Zealand’s largest solar farm.
Designated NZ$325 million Green Capital Bond and NZ$250 million sustainability-linked loans tied to emission reduction, renewable build, and future-of-work targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

3-year

DE&I Strategy

The company developed a 3-year strategy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in collaboration with leaders and employees.

Board and senior leaders endorse inclusion principles; review gender and ethnic diversity in teams and leadership.
Equal employment opportunity policies, anti-harassment training and recruitment outreach to women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities.
Focus on Te Ao Māori strategy co-designed with Māori employees; moving from symbolic gestures to embedding Treaty obligations in workplace culture.

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About Us

Careers