Graduate/Junior consultant - Marine Structural Engineering

Norconsult; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Buddy programs

Young Council

Stock ownership program

Bonus linked to annual financial perf.

Study trips

Social events

Company cabins

Job summary

Norconsult, a leading pan-Nordic interdisciplinary consultancy, invites a graduate or junior consultant to join our marine structures team in Trondheim, working on floating aquaculture systems and renewable energy projects.

From day one you will contribute to projects, learn from experienced engineers, take on real responsibility, and develop your design, analysis, and numerical modelling skills in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment with social events and a Young Council.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Marine Technology, Structural Engineering, or related (final year students or up to 5 years of experience)
• Strong analytical skills and interest in structural design, analysis, and numerical modelling
• Good written and spoken English; Norwegian is an advantage
• Knowledge of FE software (Abaqus, Ansys, DNV SESAM) and 3D modelling tools (Autodesk Inventor) is an advantage
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Structural design and analysis of marine structures
• Concept development and design of marine structures, such as floating aquaculture containment systems
• Assessment of structural response to environmental loads
• Analysis of slender marine structures and hydroelastic systems
• Structural verification against relevant design standards and site conditions
• Collaboration with hydrodynamic and other engineering disciplines
• Preparation of calculations, reports and technical documentation

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent & team

English communication

Norwegian language learning

Education

MSc in Marine Technology

PhD in Marine Structures

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

DNV SESAM

Autodesk Inventor

Python

Job description

Graduate/Junior consultant – Marine Structural Engineering

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Structural design, analysis, and concept development of marine structures, including floating aquaculture systems and renewable energy projects.

• MSc or PhD in Marine Technology, Structural Engineering, or related (final year students or up to 5 years of experience)
• Strong analytical skills and interest in structural design, analysis, and numerical modelling
• Good written and spoken English; Norwegian is an advantage
• Knowledge of FE software (Abaqus, Ansys, DNV SESAM) and 3D modelling tools (Autodesk Inventor) is an advantage
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages is an advantage
• Performance-linked bonus scheme
• Stock ownership program
• Mentorship, buddy programs, and a dedicated forum for younger employees (Young Council)
• Social events, study trips, and access to company cabins

Graduate/Junior consultant – Marine Structural Engineering

Do you want to work with the marine structures of the future?

We are looking for a graduate or junior consultant (MSc or PhD) specializing in Marine Structural Engineering to join our team at Lerkendal in Trondheim.

As a graduate or junior consultant at Norconsult, you will be involved in projects, collaborate with clients, learn from experienced engineers, and take on real responsibility from day one. Through advanced engineering and interdisciplinary collaboration, you’ll help solve tomorrow’s challenges. Every day, we improve everyday life, this extends to the marine environment, where your engineering excellence and our commitment to sustainable development will shape a better future.

Our marine technology team works on a wide range of innovative and complex interdisciplinary marine projects. These include concept development, design and verification of floating closed aquaculture systems, as well as projects within renewable energy and coastal infrastructure.

The team has specialized expertise in the analysis and design of marine structures, and we contribute across all phases, from feasibility studies and conceptual design to detailed engineering and third-party verification.

We are now looking for a motivated and talented engineer who can strengthen our marine structural engineering capabilities and contribute to the continued development of our team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Structural design and analysis of marine structures
• Concept development and design of marine structures, such as floating closed and semi-closed aquaculture containment systems, in collaboration with clients
• Assessment of structural response to environmental loads
• Analysis of slender marine structures and hydroelastic systems, including flexible and membrane structures
• Structural verification against relevant design standards and site conditions
• Collaboration with hydrodynamic and other engineering disciplines
• Preparation of calculations, reports and technical documentation

For us, it is important that you:

• Are in your final year of study (MSc/PhD), or have up to 5 years of relevant experience, in Marine Technology, Structural Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with a specialization in marine structures
• Have strong analytical skills and an interest in structural design and analysis, concept development and numerical modelling
• Are accurate, solution-oriented, and proactive
• Can work well independently and as part of a team
• Contribute to a good social and professional environment
• Have good communication skills in English, written and spoken. Being fluent in Norwegian is an advantage, and candidates that do not speak Norwegian should be motivated to develop their Norwegian language skills

It is also advantageous if you:

• Have knowledge of finite element methods, structural dynamics, fatigue and non-linear structural behavior
• Have knowledge of sea loads and load effects on marine structures
• Have knowledge of one or more of the following materials: steel, composites, concrete or PE
• Are familiar with FE software such as Abaqus, Ansys, DNV SESAM or similar
• Are familiar with 3D modelling and design tools such as Autodesk Inventor or similar
• Are familiar with Python or other programming/scripting languages

With us, you will receive:

• Professional challenges with opportunities for self-development in exciting, complex, and innovative projects
• Exciting opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement within marketing, discipline expertise, line management, and projects
• A strong corporate culture characterized by informal communication channels across the organization and geography
• Participation in professional networks, mentorship, and buddy programs
• A dedicated forum for younger employees with direct access to the company's top management (Young Council)
• A bonus linked to the company's annual financial performance
• A stock ownership program in Norway's largest interdisciplinary consultancy firm
• Competitive salary and employment conditions
• Study trips, social events, company sports, cabins, etc

About Norconsult

Norconsult is a leading pan-Nordic interdisciplinary consulting firm. We combine engineering, architecture and digital expertise across projects of all sizes, for private and public customers. Headquartered in Sandvika, Norway, with approximately 7,200 employees across over 140 offices in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Poland and Finland, we combine interdisciplinary knowledge with local presence.

For Norconsult it is a fundamental premise that all people are equal. The goal is that our employees should have the same opportunities to reach their full potential regardless of who they are or how they identify. A broader range of perspectives helps us understand all parts of society, challenges us in our missions, and leads to a higher degree of innovation. Therefore, we welcome employees with different backgrounds and experiences.

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