Lead Structural Engineer Offshore Wind

Clarehill Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK is seeking a Lead/Senior/Principal Engineer specializing in offshore wind structural engineering. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include delivering primary steel design work packages and leading projects in the offshore wind sector. This position offers hybrid work options and a competitive package alongside opportunities for continual training and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Potential for partnership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of offshore wind structural engineering experience.
• Leading projects with ownership of design deliverables.
• Experience with structural design software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary steel design work packages for offshore wind.
• Lead projects and collaborate with internal teams.
• Conduct detailed structural calculations and analysis.

Skills

Structural engineering experience within the Offshore Wind sector

Experience in offshore wind foundation design

Primary Steel Structure design engineering for Offshore Wind

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering

Tools

RFEM

STAAD-PRO

SACS

SESAM

Python

Job description

Overview

Deliver primary steel design work packages for concept, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed designs in collaboration with other disciplines at a senior level: Tech Leads, Project Managers, Design Managers. Deep dive into the world of foundations and steel design for offshore wind turbines. From detailed structural calculations, stress analysis, FEA, load modelling, to the comprehensive design of vast offshore foundations: Jackets, Monopiles, TP, steel towers. Do you possess a degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering coupled with expertise in offshore wind structural engineering? Our client is a fast growing, innovative and exciting renewable company seeking a Lead/ Senior / Principal Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Structural engineering experience within the Offshore Wind sector.
• Experience in offshore wind foundation design.
• Primary Steel Structure design engineering for Offshore Wind. Eg Jackets, Monopiles or TP
• Leading projects with ownership of design deliverables and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered / Masters/ Relevant PhD an advantage
• Fabrication/ T&I of Monopiles or Jackets or TP for OWF
• Loads Analysis eg offshore loading and dynamics of offshore wind turbine foundations.
• Fatigue, Dynamics, Wind, waves, Vibrations, Non-Linear analyses.
• Owner's Engineers, Package Manager, Engineering Manager or Contract Manager.
• Certifications from agencies like DNV-GL, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, etc.
• Any structural design software e.g. RFEM, STAAD-PRO, SACS, SESAM or similar
• Programming languages, eg Python

Additional Information

For this role you must have offshore wind structural engineering experience in primary steel. Leading Renewable Engineering Company, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of green energy. As specialist engineers catering to offshore wind, tidal, wave, and marine energy sectors, they are at the forefront of renewable innovations. Their rapid growth and commitment to sustainable solutions not only make them an exhilarating company to be part of but also offer incredible opportunities for both technical and personal advancement.

Client can offer various locations across the UK & Europe with hybrid/ work-from-home options also available. Client truly believes in the continual growth of their employees. Alongside a competitive package, you will gain continual training and development and potential for partnership.