Senior Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Engineer to support project delivery in offshore wind turbines. This role involves designing and analyzing offshore structures, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a Master's degree in a related field. The company offers a flexible workplace and focuses on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to training resources for professional growth

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the offshore industry focusing on steel design for Offshore Wind Turbine Generator Foundations.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting (Python or VBA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze offshore structures, including foundation design for offshore wind turbine generators.
• Prepare technical reports and supervise drafting of manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure compliance with industry design standards and certification requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s degree in Offshore Structures, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering

Tools

SESAM

SACS

Job description

As a Senior Engineer in our team, you will support delivery of our global portfolio of projects through various levels of development (conceptual, FEED, and detailed design projects) for major offshore wind turbine generator assets, along with developing innovative solutions for repair and upgrades.

You’ll design and analyze both fixed and floating structures to be designed for the growing offshore renewables sector, actively helping to reduce the effects of climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and analyze offshore structures, including fixed and floating foundation design for offshore wind turbine generators and substations, considering site-specific hydrodynamic loads and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver structural engineering projects ensuring compliance with industry design standards (API, DNV, NORSOK, etc.) and certification requirements.
• Assess, review, and interpret technical inputs required for offshore structural design.
• Prepare technical reports and supervise and review drafting of manufacturing drawings for the designs created.
• Ensure that all design work under their purview is performed, reviewed, checked, and approved in accordance with engineering procedures or as specified in a Project Quality Plan.

Experience, Education, and Other Requirements:

• Relevant experience in the offshore industry focusing on Primary or Secondary Steel design, preferably for Offshore Wind Turbine Generator Foundations.
• Master’s degree in Offshore Structures, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a relevant discipline with a strong understanding of Structural Mechanics and Hydrodynamics.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Proficiency in SESAM or SACS software is ideal; experience with comparable software is also acceptable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse working environments.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting (Python or VBA) is advantageous but not mandatory.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to learn from others and effectively present technical work.

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What We Offer:

At AtkinsRéalis, we support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs, promoting a diverse and balanced workforce. Our flexible policies mean no fixed 9-5 schedule, no full-time requirement, and flexibility regarding office presence.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against industry standards, with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits depend on experience and qualifications.

Our new name, AtkinsRéalis, reflects our evolving identity. You can learn more about our benefits here: YourReward at AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

Training and Development:

We are committed to professional growth, offering access to extensive training resources and support for achieving relevant professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on successful vetting by UKSV. Candidates must have resided in the UK for at least 5 years. Do not mention current or past security clearances in your application.

We value diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work options, and support networks to foster an inclusive environment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular