Principal Engineer - Structural

Aker Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in London seeks a Principal Structural Engineer. You will perform structural engineering, prepare reports, and work on offshore oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate has a civil or structural engineering degree and over 15 years of experience. This role offers competitive pay, professional development, and a commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional development and career opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• More than 15 years post-graduate experience in front end or FEED projects.
• Substantial experience within the offshore oil & gas/renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering and analysis for feasibility studies and project phases.
• Prepare and finish structural reports.
• Prepare technical presentations.

Skills

Structural engineering and analysis

Experience with offshore oil & gas/renewable energy

Excellent working knowledge of structural analysis software

Design of jackets and topsides

Education

University civil or structural engineering degree

Tools

STAADPro

SESAM

E3D

Navisworks

Autocad

Abaqus

Job description

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Do you want to play a role in solving global energy challenges for future generations?

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience . Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

At Aker Solutions, we design, manage, and build some of the most complex energy projects in the world. We are committed to the transition and are at the leading edge of decarbonizing oil and gas and developing zero carbon energy. Building on our renowned front-end engineering and consultancy skills, we are creating a world-class consultancy which will utilize the experience and data gathered from our early mover advantage in such areas as low carbon oil and gas, electrification, CCS, hydrogen and floating offshore wind to provide robust decision-making analysis and advice to our customers.

We are now looking for a Principal Structural Engineer who wants to join our team and who can strengthen our capabilities in our Aberdeen offices (Hybrid working)

In the developing energy mix, commercial risks are as prominent as technical risks, and our consultancy will provide broad multi-faceted advice to our customers. This developing market, coupled with an unprecedented demand for our execution experience, means that we are looking to grow our consultancy team with technical, consulting and commercially minded individuals who can help us meet the challenge of a just and orderly energy transition.

What will you be doing?

Responsible for the performance of all or a specific part of the structural & Civil engineering activities / tasks such as:

• Perform structural engineering and analysis for initial feasibility study, concept design and pre-FEED project phases.
• Preparing and finishing structural reports
• Preparing structural philosophies and conceptual MTOs / quantities
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations.
• Preparing structural input to proposals

We think you should have:

• University civil or structural engineering degree or relevant education with more than 15 years post graduate experience in front end or FEED projects.
• substantial experience within the offshore oil & gas/renewable energy sector.
• Experience in the design of jackets and topsides (greenfield / brownfield)
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of structural analysis software / tools such as STAADPro and SESAM.
• Knowledge of design software such as E3D, Navisworks and Autocad.
• Knowledge of non-linear software, such as Abaqus is beneficial.

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and career opportunities• Competitive pay and benefits• Healthy work-life balance• Join a company committed to becoming a significant player in the energy transition