Senior Structural Integrity Engineer

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days off (with option to buy 10)

Annual bonus plan

Free in-house gym

Friday afternoon social events

Modern office in Leiden

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors in Leiden is seeking a Senior Structural Integrity Engineer who will lead analysis of ageing offshore jackets and topsides, using SACS, DNV Sesam/Genie and other tools to assess integrity and removal feasibility.

You will independently drive the scope from definition to delivery, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to method improvements while staying compliant with codes and standards and communicating complex results in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil, mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Strong background in steel structures and structural analysis.
• Experience with SACS, DNV Sesam/Genie, STAAD.Pro or SCIA.

Responsibilities

• Building, checking and interpreting structural models using SACS, DNV Sesam/Genie or similar software.
• Assessing offshore jackets, top sides and related structures for lifting, load-out and transportation.
• Defining fit for purpose analysis strategies, assumptions and acceptance criteria per HMC guidance and codes.
• Developing robust engineering solutions when information or geometry is uncertain.
• Independently managing technical scope, priorities, risks, interfaces and deliverables toward Project Engineers.
• Acting as Lead Engineer when required and guiding less experienced engineers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering methods, workflows and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engineering judgement

English communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Project lead capabilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SACS

DNV Sesam/Genie

STAAD.Pro

SCIA

Job description

When decades of offshore history meet today’s engineering challenge.

As a Senior Structural Integrity Engineer, you work on offshore structures that have already lived a life. Jackets and top sides may have been operating for decades, modified multiple times and documented with varying levels of detail. When these structures need to be lifted, transported or decommissioned, understanding how they will behave during removal operations.

That is where your engineering judgement makes the difference. Using tools such as SACS and DNV Sesam/Genie, you assess structural integrity, challenge assumptions and determine the right analysis approach. You turn complex structural behavior and sometimes incomplete information into clear, practical and technically robust solutions that can be executed offshore.

You independently drive your structural integrity scope from definition through analysis, verification and delivery. Depending on the project, you may also act as Lead Engineer, reviewing work and guiding less experienced engineers while remaining closely involved in the technical analysis yourself.

What will you be working on?

• Building, checking and interpreting structural models using SACS, DNV Sesam/Genie or similar software.
• Assessing offshore jackets, top sides and related structures for lifting, load-out and transportation.
• Defining fit for purpose analysis strategies, assumptions and acceptance criteria in line with HMC guidance and recognized codes and standards.
• Developing practical and robust engineering solutions when structural information, geometry or condition is uncertain.
• Independently managing your technical scope, priorities, risks, interfaces and deliverables towards Project Engineers.
• Acting as Lead Engineer when required, reviewing analyses and guiding less experienced engineers.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering methods, workflows, quality standards and tools.

What do you bring?

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant structural engineering experience, with the ability to independently manage complex engineering scopes.
• A strong background in steel structures, structural analysis and relevant engineering codes and standards.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as SACS, DNV Sesam/Genie, STAAD. Ro, SCIA or similar.
• Strong analytical skills combined with practical engineering judgement.
• The ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly in English.
• Strong interest in supporting and coaching less experienced engineers.
• The flexibility to work temporarily offshore, abroad or from one of our international offices.

You enjoy solving complex engineering problems where there is not always one obvious answer. You are comfortable taking ownership, challenging assumptions and making sound engineering decisions, even when information is incomplete.

You combine technical depth with a practical mindset and know how to translate complex structural analyses into clear recommendations. You work well with others, share your knowledge and help less experienced engineers grow.

Here’s why people love working with us

• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance.
• 30 days off, with the option to buy 10 additional days.
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes.
• Activities to connect with colleagues, including our Friday afternoon get-together.
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Is this your dream job?

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?