Lead Structural Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Lead Structural Engineer on a permanent basis with a leading offshore renewable industry EPC company. The position will be based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist skills and knowledge in key areas of offshore structural transportation and installation engineering.
• Coordinate, supervise and provide guidance to (Senior) Structural Engineers with respect to calculation methods and procedures.
• Evaluate, organize, and prioritise own and others workload .
• Supports interfaces with subcontractors and internal clients.
• Resolve technical queries and recommend solutions to engineering problems related to structural elements.
• Perform structural engineering from concept design to detailed design for design of grillage and sea fastening, lift points, lifting appliances and installation aids.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations and drawings on project related subjects such as rigging, pad-eyes, sea-fastening, barge grillages etc.
• Contributes to internal meetings, client meetings, yard visits, mobilizations, and offshore works.
• Ensure compliancy with company engineering standards and relevant codes.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor (HTS) / Master level (Civil Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in a project/construction related environment in a Structural Engineering based role.
• Experience in the offshore construction industry is necessary.
• Sound knowledge of industry codes, standards, and design guidelines. (API, DNV, AISC, ASME, ISO etc.)
• Expert Knowledge of Sesam GeniE, SACS and ANSYS software.
• Comprehensive communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Innovative and hands-on mentality.
• Willing to travel abroad to sites and sometimes offshore to our vessels.

At times, there may be specific qualifications we’re looking for, but we also recognise the power of transferrable skills, so if you feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, we want to hear from you.