Structural Engineer (Subsea Projects)

DOF group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide Fleet

Company Pension Schemes

Social Committee Events

Career Growth

Competitive Salary

Private Healthcare

Gym Membership

Flexible working scheme

30 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays

Job summary

A leading offshore engineering firm in Aberdeen seeks a knowledgeable Structural Engineer to support various projects. The role focuses on structural design and seafastening solutions in a hybrid workspace. Candidates should have solid experience in structural steel design and proficiency in engineering software such as Ansys Workbench and STAADPro. The company offers competitive salary, private healthcare, gym membership, and 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel design for dynamic marine environments.
• Knowledge of seafastening design and DNV standards.
• Ability to perform hand calculations and use analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Support Design and Analysis team with engineering requests.
• Develop solutions for tenders and projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders for project scope.

Skills

Structural steel design

Seafastening design

Allowable stress analysis

Lifting equipment design

Installation aid design

2D and 3D CAD skills

Excellent written reporting skills

Tools

Ansys Workbench

STAADPro

Mathcad

Inventor

Autocad

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Join us as a Structural Engineer in Aberdeen

As a Structural Engineer, you will work in a role supporting projects with any structural design requirements they have. The role will be focused on seafastening design and the design of installation aids such as hang off platforms, collars and clamps, spreader beams/lifting beams. You will join the Atlantic Design and Analysis team which supports all projects being executed from the Atlantic region, including Norway, UK, West Africa and Mediterranean offshore sites.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Design and Analysis team with structural engineering requests
• Working with the project teams to develop solutions for tenders and projects
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the scope of work are covered
• Reviewing and updating design packages based on lessons learned and best practices

Whilst this is an office-based position, there will be opportunities to spend time working in other DOF locations and attend vessel familiarisation visits. We also offer a hybrid working setup where employees can elect to work from home on certain days of the week.

Who we are

With a multi-national workforce of about 5,900 personnel, DOF Group ASA is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, and engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With over 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology and capacity.

DOF's core businesses are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention and diving operations primarily for the oil and gas sector. From PSV charter to Subsea engineering, DOF offers a full spectrum of top quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding industry. The Company's main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, the UK, the USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

We are looking for a Structural Engineer who has experience of

• Structural steel design for a dynamic marine environment
• Seafastening design, including design and analysis of grillages, winch bases, lay spreads and work platforms to DNV standards
• Performing analysis of allowable stress of structures to AISC ASD 9th ed or similar.
• Lifting equipment design / checks according to DNV codes
• Installation aid design and analysis
• Ship structure knowledge an advantage
• Understanding of steel fabrication methods and standards, including welding.
• Ability to perform hand (spreadsheet) calculations as well as use tools such as FEA and beam / column modellers
• 2D and 3D CAD skills
• Excellent written reporting skills

Use of software such as:

• Ansys Workbench (or similar FE-software)
• STAADPro
• Mathcad
• Inventor & Autocad
• MS Excel and Word

At DOF, we believe in providing our employees with a supportive and enriching work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Worldwide Fleet:Be a part of our global operations and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and locations.
• Company Pension Schemes: We offer a pension plan to ensure your peace of mind and financial security.
• Social Committee Events: We have a very active social committee who provide many opportunities to socialise throughout the calendar year.
• Career Growth:We encourage internal mobility and provide opportunities to grow within the company, whether it's moving upwards or exploring new roles sideways.
• Competitive Salary
• Private Healthcare
• Gym Membership
• Flexible working scheme
• 30 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays