Structural Engineer – Offshore Wind & Cathodic Protection (NL-based)

OES Group; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

International projects

Small, informal team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

OES Group in Schiedam, The Netherlands, seeks a structural engineer to own the structural integrity of CP products and lead a new offshore wind product line.

You will coordinate projects, talk with suppliers and clients, and help wherever the team needs you. Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage. A varied role with real responsibility from day one within a small, informal team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Offshore Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in structural design for offshore, marine or heavy steel structures.
• Hands-on experience with ULS, FLS and ViV calculations.
• Proficient in FEM software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, SCIA or Femap.
• Working knowledge of relevant standards (DNV, Eurocode, ISO).
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform strength calculations for ICCP anodes, mounting brackets, cable protection and other CP products.
• Carry out ULS and FLS (fatigue) assessments in line with offshore standards such as DNV and Eurocode.
• Assess ViV risk for subsea and splash-zone components.
• Build and run FEM models, and check results with hand calculations.
• Write clear calculation reports and design notes for clients and certifying bodies.
• Review drawings and give design input to improve strength, weight and manufacturability.
• Lead the structural design of a new offshore wind product, from concept to delivery.
• Translate client specifications and standards into design requirements.
• Support material selection, fabrication methods and testing.
• Write user manuals, assembly and installation instructions, and other product documentation.
• Occasional travel to suppliers, yards or client offices.

Skills

ULS/FLS/ViV calculations

FEM software

Mathcad

Python

DNV standards

Eurocode

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Offshore Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

SACS

SCIA

Femap

Job description

For our office in Schiedam (The Netherlands), we are looking for a structural engineer who likes variety. You will be responsible for the structural integrity of our CP products and play a key engineering and project role in a new product line for offshore wind.

This is not a role where you stay behind one screen. Next to calculations, you will coordinate projects, talk with suppliers and clients, and help wherever the team needs you. We are looking for a true multi-skilled professional who is eager to learn and embrace new opportunities.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Perform strength calculations for ICCP anodes, mounting brackets, cable protection and other CP products
• Carry out ULS and FLS (fatigue) assessments in line with offshore standards such as DNV and Eurocode
• Assess vortex-induced vibration (ViV) risk for subsea and splash-zone components
• Build and run FEM models, and check results with hand calculations
• Write clear calculation reports and design notes for clients and certifying bodies
• Review drawings and give design input to improve strength, weight and manufacturability
• Lead the structural design of a new offshore wind product, from concept to delivery
• Translate client specifications and standards into design requirements
• Support material selection, fabrication methods and testing
• Write user manuals, assembly and installation instructions, and other product documentation

Project management

• Coordinate engineering deliverables, planning and document control for your projects
• Be the technical contact for clients, suppliers, fabricators and third-party verifiers
• Review technical parts of RFQs, tenders and contracts
• Monitor progress, risks and changes, and report to management

Broader team support

• Help colleagues with technical questions across CP, anti-fouling and offshore projects
• Contribute to product development, quotations and process improvement
• Occasional travel to suppliers, yards or client offices

Must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Offshore Engineering
• At least 3 years of experience in structural design for offshore, marine or heavy steel structures
• Hands-on experience with ULS, FLS and ViV calculations
• Proficient in FEM software (for example ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, SCIA or Femap) and tools such as

Mathcad or Python

• Working knowledge of relevant standards (DNV, Eurocode, ISO)
• Experience with, or a clear interest in, project coordination
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage

Who you are

• A hands-on all-rounder who is happy to switch between tasks
• Curious, willing to learn and not afraid to take on something new
• Independent, but a real team player in a small company
• Practical and solution-oriented, with clear communication skills

What we offer

• A varied role with real responsibility from day one
• The chance to shape a new product line in offshore wind
• A small, informal team where your contribution is visible
• Room to grow in engineering, project management or both
• International projects and an energy-transition market
• Competitive salary and benefits, based on experience

About OES Group

OES Group designs and supplies corrosion protection and asset integrity solutions for offshore wind and marine infrastructure. Our core is cathodic protection (CP), including impressed current (ICCP) systems and anti-fouling technology, delivered to projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Our Dutch office in Schiedam is a small, close-knit team with a family atmosphere. We work hard, help each other out, and short lines mean your work has direct impact.