Structural Engineer - Offshore Structures

Engineering Consultants Norway AS; Kokstad; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Structural Engineer in Kokstad, South Africa. The role involves performing structural design and analyses for major steel structures, leading design initiatives for offshore platforms, and collaborating within multicultural teams. Candidates must possess a Master's in Structural Engineering and have at least 8 years of relevant industry experience. Proficiency in SESAM and Abaqus software is essential. Expect a start date as soon as possible, along with a contract running until December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is mandatory.
• 8+ years of experience in global analysis of offshore structures.
• Proven leadership in design and analysis of offshore structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze structural design for main and secondary steel.
• Conduct engineering checks on design and fabrication drawings.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines.

Skills

Structural design development

Linear and non-linear structural analyses

Cooperation in multicultural teams

Proactive communication

Deadline and quality loyalty

Education

Master in Structural Engineering

Tools

SESAM software

Abaqus software

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform structural design development and analyses for main steel.
• Perform structural design development and analyses for secondary- and outfitting steel structures, e.g. external platforms and support for large equipment and for temporary steel structures.
• Perform linear and non-linear structural analyses by use of SESAM and Abaqus software
• Perform engineering check of structural design/fabrication drawings.
• Interface towards other disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Master in Structural Engineering
• 8 years in global analysis of offshore structures
• Experience in leading design and analysis of offshore structures.
• Cooperative working attitude and acceptance for multicultural team environment.
• Ability to work independently and thorough as well as ability to work in team.
• Good multidiscipline understanding.
• Have a high loyalty to deadlines and quality requirements.
• Proactive, seeking advice and share own experiences with others.

Application deadline is as soon as possible, applications will be processed continuously.

CV must reflect required qualifications specified, and include at least 2 references.

Start date: asap
Duration: 31.12.2026
Place of work: Haugesund / Bergen

Please contact us if you are interested in this assignment and have the required qualifications.

Abaqus

Strukturanalyse

Structural design, Steel structure analysis, SESAM software, Abaqus software, Report writing