Staff Structural Engineer - Offshore Operations at Murphy Oil Corporation in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer to join our Offshore Operations Engineering team. The ideal candidate will specialize in brownfield projects, providing technical support to maintain, modify, and optimize Murphy's operated Gulf of Mexico offshore facilities. This role is critical for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our existing infrastructure in the offshore oil and gas industry.

This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

• 
  Engineering Support: Support the Offshore Operations Engineering team to identify, plan, and execute structural upgrades and repairs to existing facilities
• 
  Structural Analysis & Design: Perform detailed structural analyses and develop solutions to support operational needs, including topside modifications and facility interfaces around subsea tiebacks
• 
  Operations Collaboration: Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to address day-to-day structural engineering challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to offshore activities
• 
  Problem Resolution: Provide rapid and effective engineering solutions for operational issues and structural failures, prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance
• 
  Technical Documentation: Prepare and review design reports, technical specifications, and work scopes tailored to operational constraints
• 
  Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs and modifications meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company guidelines (e.g., API, ISO, ABS, DNV)
• 
  Safety Leadership: Promote and integrate HSE principles into all engineering activities and project planning

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience, with a strong focus on brownfield projects in the offshore oil and gas sector
• Demonstrated expertise in supporting operations teams with practical engineering solutions in offshore environments

• Proficiency in structural engineering software
• Familiarity with structural integrity management systems
• Hands-on experience with offshore construction and maintenance activities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including operations personnel
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical and sustainable solutions

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent is preferred
• Offshore safety certifications (e.g., BOSIET, HUET) are a plus

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/ extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

#LI-Hybrid

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Supplement

Apply Now