FEA Structural Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced FEA Structural Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting Floating Wind projects during the FEED phase, focusing on structural design solutions, performing structural analyses, and ensuring compliance with various engineering standards. Candidates should have 8-10 years of offshore structural engineering experience and expertise in finite element analysis. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative offshore solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Offshore Structural Engineering.
• Experience in design and modelling roles associated with Floating Wind structures.
• Expertise in offshore structures stress analysis using Finite Element Technique.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis tasks using Finite Element Structural Analysis software.
• Conduct detailed design calculations in line with industry codes and standards.
• Review and approve structural drawings for steel structures.
• Prepare design reports and maintain records as per operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies during project execution.
• Perform strength and fatigue assessments for floating substructures.
• Support the team with engineering principles and propose alternative techniques.

Skills

Offshore Structural Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Design and Modelling Roles

Education

Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, or naval engineering

Tools

SESAM

ABAQUS

ANSYS

Job description

FEA Structural Engineer

Kingston upon Thames

12 month contract outside of IR35

As FEA Structural Engineer you will report to the Structural Design Lead within the Offshore Wind business line. You will join Floating Wind projects in FEED phase to contribute to defining structural design solutions and preparing the Project Structural Design reports.

How can you support us?

Here below your responsibilities:

• Perform Structural Analysis tasks by means of modelling in Finite Element Structural Analysis software (SESAM / ABAQUS / ANSYS) and company standard structural analysis software (SACS)
• Perform detailed design calculations in accordance with Saipem’s requirements and the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations (DNV GL, API, AISC, EC and Norsok).
• Review, comment and approve Structural drawings for steel structures based upon Engineering Design.
• Prepare high quality Design Reports and maintain records in accordance with Department Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company specific procedures and policy on QHSE matters
• Perform strength and fatigue assessments for floating substructures, running the relevant software against the structure design
• Bring your knowledge about engineering principals to support the team
• Propose alternative techniques to solve complex structural problems (sub-modelling, influence matrix)

What are we looking for?

Experience: 8-10 years in Offshore Structural Engineering, ideally with design and modelling roles associated with Floating Wind structures.

Education: Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, naval Engineering or similar.

Technical skills: Offshore structures stress analysis using Finite Element Technique; Floating wind structure and foundation design practices.

IT skills: Finite Element Analysis software (SESAM) expert.