Graduate/Junior consultant – Marine Structural Engineering Regular Location: Trondheim Deadline: 30.10.2026

Norconsult; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional challenges

Career advancement

Mentorship program

Stock ownership program

Study trips & social events

Job summary

Norconsult in Trondheim is seeking a Graduate/Junior Consultant in Marine Structural Engineering to join our marine technology team. You will work on structural design, analysis, and verification of marine structures, collaborating with clients and senior engineers from day one.

The role targets graduates or early-career professionals with MSc/PhD in Marine Tech or Structural Eng, up to five years' experience, and strong modelling skills. Norwegian language is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Final year MSc/PhD in Marine Tech, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Interest in marine structures, analytical design, and modelling.
• Strong communication in English; Norwegian language is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Structural design and analysis of marine structures.
• Concept development and design of marine structures with clients.
• Assess structural response to environmental loads.
• Analyze slender marine structures and hydroelastic systems.
• Perform verification against design standards and site conditions.
• Collaborate with hydrodynamic and other disciplines.
• Prepare calculations, reports and technical documentation.

Skills

Marine Structures

Finite Element Methods

Numerical Modelling

Team Collaboration

Education

MSc in Marine Technology or Structural Engineering

PhD in related discipline (advantage)

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

DNV SESAM

Autodesk Inventor

Python

Job description

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that only electronic applications will be processed.