Deck Equipment Design Engineer – FEA/Mathcad (Offshore)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Pay and role progression

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer based in Aberdeen to work on deck equipment, structural analysis, and FE calculations for high‑value offshore projects.

You will undertake mechanical design activities for carousels, tensioners, reel drives and handling equipment, perform design verification, lifting analysis, and produce technical documentation to recognised codes and standards. Salary bracket shown and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical or Marine Engineer preferred, or minimum HND in Mechanical or Marine Engineering backed with a high level of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical design of equipment such as Carousels, Winches, Electro-hydraulic handling equipment, Tensioners and Reel Drive Systems

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical engineering activities across projects, including equipment design, design verification and lifting analysis
• Prepare, check and/or approve design calculations, reports, manufacturing drawings, layout drawings, and associated documentation to recognised codes and standards (e.g., DNV, FEM, Lloyds, AISC, LOLER, PUWER, HSAW)
• Carry out mechanical analysis and calculations using software such as FS2000/Staad, Mathcad and FEA software
• Collaborate and contribute to the compilation of Factory acceptance documents
• Generate engineering documents in the form of design packages, reports and technical notes
• Drive component selection for equipment such as Carousels, Tensioners, Reel Drives, Handling Equipment, Winches and associated equipment

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Lifting equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

HND in Mechanical/Marine Engineering

Tools

FS2000/Staad

Mathcad

FEA software

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer based in Aberdeen to work on deck equipment, structural analysis, and FE calculations for high‑value offshore projects.

You will undertake mechanical design activities for carousels, tensioners, reel drives and handling equipment, perform design verification, lifting analysis, and produce technical documentation to recognised codes and standards. Salary bracket shown and progression opportunities available.