Structural Engineer

MacGregor; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor in Kristiansand, Norway is seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer to deliver expert technical support and structural services for offshore crane and renewables projects. You will own structural matters across service and modification projects, bridging high‑level analysis and customer offshore support.

The role requires hands‑on calculations, customer interaction, and documentation. You will work with global teams, support tenders, and help ensure safe, reliable operation of our

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of proven experience in structural engineering and structural analysis.
• Experience with offshore cranes, marine handling equipment, renewables, or offshore structures.
• Strong knowledge of structural calculations and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, direct technical support regarding structural matters to customers and offshore service teams.
• Assist in technical sales support and tender phases by evaluating specifications and producing documentation.
• Perform advanced structural analyses, capacity calculations, and evaluation of de-rating curves for service, modification, and retrofit projects.
• Design and modify equipment and structural elements to adapt to site-specific requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, descriptions, and spare parts support materials.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Customer-facing skills

Inter-disciplinary understanding

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Inventor

Excel

Mathcad

Job description

• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering and structural analysis
• Experience with offshore cranes, marine handling equipment, renewables, or offshore structures
• Knowledge of engineering software such as Ansys, Inventor, Excel, and Mathcad
• Understanding of classification rules (DNV, ABS, Lloyd's) and offshore standards
• International collaborative working culture
• Opportunities for professional development

Are you a structural engineering expert?

MacGregor - Let's shape the future together

Are you a structural engineering expert with a passion for problem-solving and customer support? We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer to deliver expert technical support and structural engineering services for our existing installations, service projects, and modifications. As a Structural Engineer, you will take ownership of structural matters across a variety of service and modification projects. In this dynamic role, you will bridge the gap between high-level structural analysis and direct customer and offshore service support. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our equipment in the field.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Provide specialized, direct technical support regarding structural matters to customers, Offshore Service personnel, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Assist in technical sales support and tender phases by evaluating customer specifications, identifying structural risks, and producing technical documentation and estimates.
• Perform advanced structural analyses, capacity calculations, recalculations, and evaluation of de-rating curves for service, modification, and retrofit projects.
• Design and modify equipment and structural elements based on our existing product portfolio to adapt to site-specific requirements or operational changes.
• Create and maintain required technical documentation, technical descriptions, and spare parts support documentation.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Technical Support Offshore Crane & Renewables, located in Norway. The position will be based in MacGregor's office in Kristiansand, Norway

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you must possess a strong analytical mindset combined with excellent customer-facing skills and inter-disciplinary understanding.

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or an equivalent field (Relevant, long-term practical experience can compensate for formal education).
• 5+ years of proven experience in structural engineering and structural analysis
• Highly preferred: Experience working with offshore cranes, marine handling equipment, renewables, or other offshore structures.
• Strong understanding of structural calculations (Handcalculations, Buckling, Fatigue)
• Working knowledge of industry-standard engineering software (Ansys, Inventor, Excel, Mathcad etc).
• Deep understanding of relevant classification society rules (e.g., DNV, ABS, Lloyd's) and international offshore standards.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally.

Values guide our daily decisions

• Customer Success: Our customer's success is our success. We focus on partnership, transparency, and accountability to deliver lifetime value.
• Passion to Improve: Always moving forward. We foster a growth mindset, encourage curiosity, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Winning Together: No one makes the difference alone. We emphasise internal collaboration and mutual trust to ensure we win as "One MacGregor."

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Geir Andre Iversen, Manager, Technical Support Offshore Crane & Renewables at [e-mail]. Phone: [phone].