Offshore Structural Department Manager

About the role

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is looking for an experienced Offshore Structural Department Manager to lead its offshore structural engineering discipline across global operations. The role ensures safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of structural solutions for offshore oil & gas, marine and energy transition projects, acting as the technical authority for topsides, jackets, floating systems and associated infrastructure. The position may be based in either the Bangalore or Chennai office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Offshore Structural Engineering Department across global execution centers, set standards and align strategy with business and project goals
• Act as technical authority, approving design philosophies and ensuring compliance with international codes, project specs, contracts and KBR's engineering management systems
• Oversee delivery from Pre-FEED through PMC, including topsides, jackets, floating systems, structural modelling, analysis and weight engineering
• Plan, recruit and manage offshore structural resources, build competency frameworks and training programs
• Support bids and proposals with manhour estimates, scheduling inputs and technical solutions
• Lead discipline audits, quality assurance and technical reviews, and drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, fabrication yards and multidisciplinary teams
• Promote digital engineering and 3D modelling, and ensure consistent use of structural analysis tools such as SACS and SESAM

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred)
• 20+ years of offshore structural engineering experience