Senior Offshore Structural Engineer — Remote

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Global project exposure

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design, analysis, and integrity assessments of offshore platforms from a fully remote location. You will work with global teams on topsides, jackets, and subsea structures, ensuring compliance with API, DNV, and ISO codes.

You will apply FEA tools such as SACS, ANSYS, and STAAD.Pro, mentor junior engineers, and participate in safety reviews. The role requires 8+ years in offshore oil and gas structures and a PE or equivalent is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of offshore structural engineering experience.
• Proven experience with FEA and structural design software (SACS/ANSYS/STAAD).
• Deep knowledge of offshore structural codes and standards (API/DNV/ISO).
• Experience with fatigue, seismic, and blast loading is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and design of offshore platforms (topsides, jackets, subsea).
• Ensure designs comply with industry codes and standards (API, DNV, ISO).
• Conduct structural integrity assessments, including fatigue and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and review engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated designs.
• Lead safety reviews (HAZID/HAZOP) with structural input.
• Oversee fabrication/installation aspects and liaise with remote teams.

Skills

FEA analysis

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

ANSYS

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design, analysis, and integrity assessments of offshore platforms from a fully remote location. You will work with global teams on topsides, jackets, and subsea structures, ensuring compliance with API, DNV, and ISO codes.

You will apply FEA tools such as SACS, ANSYS, and STAAD.Pro, mentor junior engineers, and participate in safety reviews. The role requires 8+ years in offshore oil and gas structures and a PE or equivalent is