Senior / Lead Structural Engineer FEA / ansys

Kintec Global Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks a Senior / Lead Structural Engineer with expertise in FE analysis, ANSYS, and offshore design for London-based FPSO projects. The role focuses on hull and turret mooring analyses, with work across modeling, codes, and documentation.

The position requires delivering robust structural solutions, addressing hydrodynamic loads, complying with standards, and coordinating with naval architects and installation teams in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ANSYS and structural analysis.
• Experience with offshore engineering principles and hydrodynamic loads.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of offshore design codes: DNV, ABS, API, AISC, Eurocode.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analyses for FPSO hulls and turret mooring systems using ANSYS.
• Create 3D finite element models and evaluate dynamic wind, wave, and current loads.
• Ensure designs comply with offshore codes and prepare calculations and client reports.
• Collaborate with naval architects, mechanical engineers and installation leads, and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Offshore engineering knowledge

Codes: DNV, ABS, API, AISC, Eurocode

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Senior / Lead Structural Engineer - FEA / ANSYS

Location: London

Contract Type: Contract (18 months, outside IR35)

Industry: Oil & Gas

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis and Design: Perform detailed structural analyses for FPSO hulls and turret mooring systems using ANSYS and rule-based calculations.
• Modelling and Simulations: Create 3D finite element models (FEM) for complex marine structures. Evaluate the effects of dynamic loads, such as wind, wave, and current forces.
• Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet relevant offshore codes and standards (e.g., DNV, ABS, ISO, API). Prepare documentation, calculations, and reports for client review and certification.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including naval architects, mechanical engineers, and installation leads. Attend client and project meetings to provide technical input and ensure project alignment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in structural analysis software, particularly ANSYS.
• Experience with offshore engineering principles, including hydrodynamic and environmental loads.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with design codes such as DNV, ABS, API, AISC, and Eurocode.