Topsides structure - Weight Control Engineer Services

Topsides Structural & Weight Control Engineer Location: International Assignment (Europe and Asia)
Contract Type: Long-term Contract
Sector: Offshore Oil & Gas / FPSO EPC Projects

Overview We are seeking an experienced Topsides Structural & Weight Control Engineer to support the delivery of a major offshore floating production development through the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and installation phases.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring structural integrity, weight management, and compliance across topside facilities while working within a multidisciplinary international project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate structural engineering deliverables including:
  
  
  • Structural calculations and reports
  • Structural drawings and models
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) studies
  • Lifting and transportation analyses
• Monitor and manage topsides weight control activities, including:
  
  
  • Weight tracking and reporting
  • Centre of Gravity (CoG) monitoring
  • Compliance with marine and structural limitations
• Support structural design reviews throughout project execution.
  
  
• Coordinate with process, piping, layout, marine, naval architecture, and construction disciplines to ensure alignment of design requirements.
  
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary project reviews including model reviews and risk assessment workshops.
  
  
• Manage technical queries, deviations, concession requests, and engineering changes related to structural and weight control matters.
  
  
• Liaise with EPC contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and best practices.
  
  
• Maintain traceability of structural and weight-related decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  
• Promote strong HSE performance and compliance with project safety requirements.
  
  

Requirements Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of offshore structural engineering experience.
• Proven experience on FPSO, floating production, offshore platform, or large-scale offshore energy projects.
• Strong background in topsides structural design and weight control.
• Experience working within EPC/EPCI/EPSCC project environments.
• Previous exposure to contractor and client-side project execution teams is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of offshore structural analysis methods and engineering practices.
  
  
• Familiarity with recognised international codes and standards, including:
  
  
  • API
  • ISO
  • Eurocodes
  • Marine Classification Society Rules
• Experience with structural analysis software and weight management systems.
  
  

Personal Skills

• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organisational and technical reporting skills.

Project Environment

• Large-scale offshore development project.
• International and multicultural working environment.
• Long-term assignment supporting engineering and construction activities across multiple global execution centres.
• Opportunities for international mobility during various project phases.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.