Lead Offshore Structural Engineer

Petrodec BV; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrodec BV is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its offshore engineering team in the Netherlands. You will deliver structural analysis, develop drawings, lifting plans, and reports, and mentor colleagues while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.

This role combines office-based design work with offshore visits and field participation. Candidates should have 5+ years in offshore/oil & gas, strong leadership, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years offshore, oil & gas, or project experience, including 3+ years at engineering level.
• Strong structural analysis skills and ability to produce detailed drawings, layouts, and lifting plans.
• Solid understanding of ship construction, marine operations, vessel stability, and classification requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, stability software, and structural calculation tools.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; able to juggle priorities and deadlines.
• Natural leader who enjoys mentoring others and driving continuous improvement.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering support and calculations across concept, engineering, and pre-engineering phases.
• Develop, review, and approve technical drawings, deck layouts, lifting plans, calculations, and reports.
• Spot structural deficiencies and drive practical, effective solutions.
• Support engineering change requests and continuous improvement of technical standards.
• Take part in vessel tests, marine operations, and offshore activities.
• Manage external engineering partners and ensure top-quality deliverables.
• Mentor colleagues and help grow engineering capability within the team.
• Champion safety, quality, and environmental best practice in everything you do.

Skills

Offshore structural engineering

Leadership

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Stability software

Structural calculation tools

Job description

Petrodec BV is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its offshore engineering team in the Netherlands. You will deliver structural analysis, develop drawings, lifting plans, and reports, and mentor colleagues while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.

This role combines office-based design work with offshore visits and field participation. Candidates should have 5+ years in offshore/oil & gas, strong leadership, and fluency in English.