Subsea 7 has summer internship positions for engineering students to join us in our Houston, TX office. This will be a 10-week program during the summer that provides a great opportunity to come and work with us; learn about what we do and what it means to work for Subsea 7. The prospective interns should apply for the specific work tasks that most suit their interests/career goals.
Under the supervision of an analytical engineer, the intern will work on a case study in which the main objective will be to compare installation loads captured during offshore operations against analysis results obtained from numerical models in OrcaFlex. A summary of the tasks will comprise:
- Gather project as built data (structure data, crane radius, crane slew angle, vessel heading, environmental conditions)
- Input project as built data into OrcaFlex
- Run dynamic simulations in OrcaFlex
- Compare results from as built data against results obtained in OrcaFlex
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn OrcaFlex software, with assistance of a mentor
- Interface with Installation Analysis team to make sure that all relevant parameters are being taken into account on the study
- Compare data from as-built project information against OrcaFlex analysis
- Prepare a presentation roll-out to the installation analysis team and the business units
- AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS
Functional
None
Commercial
None.
Intern Supervisor – Formal reporting of feedback assessment. Frequent informal communications and assessments are required.
Intern Focal Point – Occasional informal communications are required.
- CAPABILITY PROFILE – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS
- Minimum of enrollment in a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering program (Civil, Mechanical, Ocean or Marine are preferred) from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
- Previous experience with OrcaFlex software would be helpful, but not required.
- Aptitude and attitude to learn and experience seabed-to-surface engineering requirements, including installation techniques, software tools, and other technical issues.
- Ability to obtain, interpret and apply relevant information for formulating sound engineering solutions under the supervision of senior staff.
- Ability to identify and use appropriate methods, tools and best industry practices to perform engineering under supervision of senior staff.
- Ability to produce deliverables in a timely manner that are clear and accurate.
- Ability to develop working relationships through effective communication.
- Ability to apply logical analysis to break down problems and to develop solutions by creative thinking.
- Ability to pursue goals, plan, prioritize and organize work.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Primary location of the position is in the Subsea 7 regional office, located in Houston, TX.
- No housing or relocation assistance provided.
- Working hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 to 12:00 pm Friday.
- Some flexibility in office work hours available.