Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

• Full-time
• Department: Global engineering
• Level of experience: Professional
• What we promise 1: Being part of the energy transition
• Organisation: Offshore Energy
• Region: Worldwide
• What we ask of you 3: Accountability
• What we ask of you 1: Eager to learn
• Disciplines: Engineering
• What we promise 2: Contributing to one of a kind projects
• What we promise 3: An international career
• What we ask of you 2: Business Orientation

Company Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase in global trade, demand for (new) energy, and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

Job Description

Make your mark as a Structural Engineer at Boskalis Offshore Energy and work for prestigious and challenging offshore projects!

As a structural engineer, you will be working for the Global Engineering department of the Boskalis Offshore Energy division. This department is responsible for the strength verification of the vessels in the fleet and designing of various temporary works, structures and providing technical support to various business units/departments within the Offshore Energy division. We work with state-of-the-art equipment that meets the highest quality and safety requirements.
We are looking for a pragmatic and solution-oriented engineer with an eye to safety. In the role of Structural Engineer, you will be able to rely on your technical affinity and experience to make a stable contribution to our team. Provide “up-to-date” engineering advice and support, and assist in the development and improvement of structural engineering working methods, tools, and equipment.

Your responsibilities as a Structural Engineer:

• Prepare reports with design and verification calculations for all structural works within the Scope, Budget, and Schedule.
• Develop various concepts for design and advise on the most suitable solution for the problem.
• Verification of drawings to ensure that these match with engineering performed.
• Initiate and document good engineering practices, tools, and departmental standards.
• First point of contact during the construction and fabrication of the designed items.
• Managing design and verification works at subcontractor engineering firms.
• Your Typical Deliverables: Sea fastening analyses, Global Hull Analyses, Lifting point verification, Global strength verifications of vessels, Jackets and Topsides, On Bottom Stability analyses, Strongpoint verifications, Deck load diagrams, etc.

Your qualities
You can make your mark as a Structural Engineer if you have:

• Recognized MSc or BSc Degree in Marine and Mechanical.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering in the Offshore field, Practical Offshore experience.
• Proven expertise in FEA tools, with advanced skills in Ansys and scripting/automation via Python (PyAnsys). Skills in FEMAP, RFEM and Mathcad are also appreciated.
• Strong insight into constructability with practical shipyard and offshore considerations.
• Extensive knowledge of Class rules for vessels (LR, BV, ABS), offshore structures (DNV, API), and Operational guidelines (DNVGL) used by MWS.
• Able to write Basis of Design, Design Briefs, and specifications.
• A good command of spoken English and academic reporting skills.

Qualifications

What you can expect

• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs about Boskalis.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together, we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.

Extra information

• Your team: As a structural engineer, you are part of the global engineering team.
• Where you will work: You will work from our beautiful office in Abu Dhabi and will have close contact with the Head office in the Netherlands.
• Full-time/part-time job: The position of structural engineer is a full-time job.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it is clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

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