Structural Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Niedersachsen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Structural Engineer for a contract role in Lower Saxony, responsible for designing and analyzing heavy steel structures for a drilling rig. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in structural analysis tools, and strong knowledge of applicable standards. This position requires EU work authorization and offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a major project.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of structural engineering experience, preferably in oil & gas or heavy steel fabrication.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Bachelor or Master level).
• EU work authorization or right to work in Germany.

Aufgaben

• Design and analyze steel structures for a new drilling rig.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocode, DIN, API, and DNV standards.
• Provide technical guidance during construction.

Kenntnisse

Structural engineering experience

Proficient in structural analysis software

Understanding of Eurocode and DIN standards

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

RFEM

STAAD.Pro

Jobbeschreibung

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Overview

Recruitment Consultant | Specialist in placing Civil and Structural Design Engineers across the Construction Industry in the EU Market

Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

Employment Type: 6 Month Contract

We are supporting the development of a new drilling rig project in Lower Saxony and are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in steel structures. This is a key role in the engineering team, responsible for ensuring structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and practical constructability of the rig’s core framework.

What You’ll Do

As Structural Engineer, you’ll be involved in the design, analysis, and execution of heavy steel structures critical to the drilling rig. You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, and on-site teams to deliver a safe and efficient structure that meets German and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze steel structures for a new drilling rig using industry-standard tools
• Ensure compliance with Eurocode, DIN, API, and DNV standards
• Review and create technical drawings, calculations, and material specifications
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams during all project phases
• Support fabrication, erection, and inspection of steel components on-site
• Provide technical guidance and solve engineering issues during construction
• Contribute to project documentation and quality assurance processes

What You Bring

• 5+ years of structural engineering experience, preferably in oil & gas or heavy steel fabrication
• Proficient in structural analysis software (e.g., RFEM, STAAD.Pro, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Eurocode, DIN standards, and offshore/marine codes like API or DNV
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Bachelor or Master level)
• Experience working on drilling rigs, offshore platforms, or heavy industrial steel projects is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)
• EU work authorization or right to work in Germany

If interested in this role, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call [phone]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industries: Oil and Gas, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Civil Engineering