Offshore FEA Structural Engineer

Woodland Consultancy Services; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in engineering based in Surrey is looking for an experienced Offshore FEA Structural Engineer for a Floating Wind project. Candidates should have 8-10 years in Offshore Structural Engineering, a degree in a relevant engineering field, and expertise in Finite Element Analysis software. The role includes performing structural analyses, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to project reports. The position is a contract role with a minimum 3 days in the office, providing flexibility to work from home 2 days.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Offshore Structural Engineering.
• Expertise in offshore structures stress analysis.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards fitting the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using SESAM and other software.
• Conduct detailed design calculations according to industry standards.
• Review and approve structural drawings.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Perform strength and fatigue assessments for floating structures.
• Propose innovative techniques for structural problem-solving.

Skills

Offshore Structural Engineering

Finite Element Analysis (SESAM)

Structural Design

Floating Wind Structures

Education

Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, or naval engineering

Tools

SESAM

ABAQUS

ANSYS

SACS

Job description

OFFSHORE FEA STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - CONTRACT – SURREY

To be considered for the role, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Our Client, an advanced technological and engineering platform for the design, construction and operation of safe and sustainable complex infrastructure and plants, is currently looking for an experienced Offshore FEA Structural Engineer to join a team based in Surrey working on a Floating Wind project.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 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

JOB SCOPE

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.

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 Saipem’s 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)

RATE

Please quote what limited company daily rate you would be looking for.

WORK PATTERN

Must be able to work a minimum of 3 days in the office in Surrey and 2 days can be working at home.

We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specifications and can work in the UK.