Structural Engineer

Jumbo Maritime; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle service to railway station

Personal training budget and Crestcol­

Fitness facilities at Jumbo Schiedam

28 paid leave days a year

Job summary

Jumbo seeks a Structural Engineer to join Shipping, Offshore and New Building teams. You will analyze structural cases for the fleet and design modifications such as load-spreading devices.

You will perform hand calculations and FEM analyses, mentor juniors, and ensure compliance with DNV/LR/ABS codes. The role is office-based with occasional port visits in Schiedam.

Qualifications

• B.sc/M.sc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Offshore Engineering or Naval Architecture
• 10 years of work experience in structural steel design and Heavy Lift projects
• Ability to work in a team and across multiple projects in a dynamic work environment
• Familiar with codes and standards like DNV, LR, ABS, AISC, AWS, ASME, Eurocode
• English fluency in speaking and writing
• Experience with Ansys Workbench is required; RFEM knowledge is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Analyze project needs and prepare the detailed scope of work and planning for all tasks
• Prepare and check design calculations (reports) for all structural design work
• Perform hand calculations and FEM analyses for structures
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and project engineers
• Coordinate outsourced structural design and fabrication scopes
• Ensure quality and integrity of structural designs and on-site installations
• Support deck strength verification, grillage design, sea-fastening, and vessel structures

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Hand calculations

FEM analysis

Coding knowledge

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical/Civil/Offshore Eng or Naval Architecture

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Rfem

CAD software

Python

Mathcad

Job description

Jumbo has built a worldwide reputation providing engineered solutions for the full range of Heavy Lift Transportation and Offshore Installation. Founded in 1968, Jumbo is an independent company with a long-term vision for success. That success is driven by client satisfaction, long-term strategies, and the notion that, in this highly specialized and complex field, trust and reliability is key. That is why Jumbo invests heavily in the continuous development of both office staff and fleet.

Jumbo is a family-owned company, with committed people who have a ‘hands-on’ mentality. This is reflected in the way we work together and how we think along with our clients and partners, always looking for the best solution. With the Stay Well program Jumbo strives to be a responsible partner focused on the health and safety of all its stakeholders.

Jumbo’s Offshore Department deals with transport and installation solutions for our 2 DP vessels with lifting capacities up to 900 mt and a water depth reach of 3000 m operating worldwide. Beside the Offshore team we have a shipping department where we operate with 8 vessels and 31 vessels together with our joint venture partner SAL under the Jumbo SAL Alliance.

Jumbo’s Engineering department is involved in projects from the preparation phase until execution of the project. To strengthen the Engineering Department Jumbo seeks a:

1 FTE - 37.5 hours

As a Structural Engineer, you will be working for the Shipping, Offshore as well as the New Building department. Within a project team, you are responsible for analyzing structural cases for the Jumbo fleet and designing solutions such as structural modifications in the ship’s structure, load spreading devices, etcetera.

Jumbo Engineers are extremely entrepreneurial, eager to learn and they embrace new colleagues who will bring new experience to the table. Every project within Jumbo is unique, ownership is key. Are you looking for a varied and challenging job with an international company and do you dare to take the next step?

• Analyze the project needs and prepare the detailed scope of work and planning for all relevant tasks;
• Prepare and check the design calculations (and reports) for all structural design work;
• Perform detailed calculations by using hand calculations and FEM analysis;
• Train/mentor Junior Engineers and Project Engineers and share your knowledge;
• Actively initiate, set up and improve the departmental procedures, tools and standards;
• Review, supervise and coordinate outsourced structural design and fabrication scopes;
• Be accountable for the quality of your work concerning the structural design and integrity assessment;
• Be involved with the fabrication and installation of the structures;
• Also actively participate in project scopes, such as: Deck strength verification, design of grillages, bumpers, temporary or permanent vessel structures as well as sea-fastening designs and operational procedures;
• Have an office-based position and occasionally on board or in port vessel support;
• Support the two major departments within Jumbo - Shipping and Offshore, including heavy transport, oil and gas as well as offshore renewable projects.

Requirements

• B.sc/M.sc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Offshore Engineering or Naval Architecture;
• 10 years of work experience in structural steel design and Heavy Lift projects;
• Ability to work in a team and across multiple projects in a dynamic work environment;
• Able to perform hand calculations for simple structures;
• Experience with Ansys Workbench is required, Rfem knowledge is beneficial;
• Familiar with common CAD software, setting up basic drawings and sketches;
• Solid knowledge of rules and regulations within the codes and standards of DNV, LR, ABS, etcetera and bring basic knowledge of codes such as AISC, AWS, ASME and Eurocode;
• Basic knowledge of the Shipping and Offshore industry, particularly Heavy Lift;
• You are able to guide a draughtman to set-up fabrication drawings;
• Fully conversant in English (verbally and in writing);
• Knowledge of programming languages Mathcad and Python.

Terms of employment

Jumbo offers a challenging and interesting position in a dynamic, international organization that has a clear vision for innovation and growth. Jumbo stimulates a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office, by supporting and sponsoring Jumbo’s sport teams and activities. Besides our competitive salaries Jumbo offers excellent fringe benefits like:

• Working in a modern office on top location.
• Shuttle service to railway station.
• Working in a team of professionals.
• Your personal training budget and leadership program Crestcollective.nl.
• Make use of fitness facilities at Jumbo Schiedam.
• 28 paid leave days a year.

The headquarters of Jumbo is based in Schiedam. Within Jumbo there is an informal working environment and every month you are welcome to join the Thursday afternoon drinks in the company restaurant.

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Bas Bieckmann, HR Advisor via [e-mail] or via telephone number [phone].

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