Jobs and Careers
TE

Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer

Technip Energies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Nov 2025

About the role

At Genesis, we are our clients trusted advisors on the journey to a sustainable future. For over 30 years, Genesis has developed an unrivalled track record and reputation for high-quality, high-impact solutions. We work in true partnership with our clients and are problem solvers who are at the forefront of innovation and technology; our world-class experience, individual expertise and collective wisdom are what differentiates us. This is why we have been recognized by the Financial Times in the UK and Forbes globally as the world’s leading management consultancy.

Genesis is a wholly owned Technip Energies company and operates independently, providing clients with impartial, effective, and value-driven engineering solutions.

Since 1988, we have provided the energy industry with innovative and assured front-end engineering solutions and effective project execution services. In agreement with our clients, and to the benefit of the development or project, we can access the global expertise of Technip Energies, consisting of 15,000+ personnel across the globe. With access to such a knowledge base, we are confident that we can meet the challenges of the energy industry.

From Engineers and Specialists to Project Managers and Support Staff, our 1000+ people spread across 12 countries, thrive in a dynamic, proactive business where inherent safety and maximizing sustainability are key beliefs. A deep sense of Team where global collaboration is the top priority fuels a working environment of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovative thinking.

If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you.  We are currently seeking a Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer reporting directly to the Delivery Manager, to join our team based in Houston, Texas.

Purpose:

Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer will assist in conceptual studies, feasibility studies, Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering and Life extension studies. Will be expected to manage multiple studies and ensure project compliance with Industry Standards and Best Practices

Scope: Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and analysis of subsea structures, such as subsea tie-in spool pieces, subsea flexible / rigid jumpers, suction anchors / Piles, subsea PLEMs / PLETs, and subsea manifolds. As need, Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer may assist in subsea pipeline design and analysis, such as pipeline wall thickness design, pipeline route selection, pipe-in-pipe bulkhead, on bottom stability, free span, and lateral buckling. There will be an opportunity for Senior Principal Subsea Structural Engineer to perform subsea riser design and analysis, including steel catenary risers, steel lazy wave risers, free standing hybrid risers, top tensioned production riser, drilling risers, flexible risers, subsea umbilical, and dynamic cables.

Role Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

  • Ph. D in Applied / Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Material Engineering with 15 plus years of Industry Experience.
  • 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.
  • Project experience in the areas of subsea pipeline / flowline des

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Technip Energies

View company profile →