Senior Structural Engineer

Airswift; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 279,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to lead offshore structure design across greenfield and brownfield projects. The role emphasizes structural analysis, design, and cross-discipline coordination for safe, constructible delivery.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in offshore structural engineering, experience with fixed and floating platforms, and floatover expertise, with proficiency in major structural software.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Background in fixed and floating offshore structures design across greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience leading the structural discipline on small to medium engineering projects.
• Experience coordinating with other engineering disciplines and interfacing with project stakeholders as required.
• Floatover experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review structural analysis, engineering reports, and technical deliverables.
• Lead the structural discipline on projects, coordinating with other disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Support safe, efficient, and constructible project delivery.
• Interface with project stakeholders as required.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering judgment

Mentorship

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

GRLWEAP

USFOS

SESAM

MOSES

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Job Title

Senior Structural Engineer

Duration

3 months contract renewable basis

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This opportunity is suited to a structural engineering professional with advanced experience in offshore structures design across greenfield and brownfield projects. The role focuses on structural analysis, engineering design, technical review, and cross-discipline coordination, while supporting safe, efficient, and constructible project delivery. This position also offers scope to provide technical guidance to engineers and designers within a technically demanding project environment.

Required Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Background in fixed and floating offshore structures design across both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience performing and reviewing structural analysis, engineering reports, and technical deliverables in line with project requirements and schedules.
• Experience leading the structural discipline on small to medium engineering projects.
• Experience coordinating with other engineering disciplines and interfacing with project stakeholders as required.
• Floatover experience.

Required Skills

• Advanced expertise in structural analysis and design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare complex engineering calculations, design reports, and specifications.
• Capability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Advanced knowledge of structural design software including SACS, GRLWEAP, USFOS, SESAM, MOSES, ANSYS, and ABAQUS.

Required Certifications

• Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) (Required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• Middle East project experience.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.