Senior Structural Engineer - Global Engineering
Full-time
Level of experience: Professional
What we promise 1: Being part of the energy transition
Organisation: Offshore Energy
Region: The Netherlands
What we ask of you 3: A good command of English
What we ask of you 1: Analytical skills
Disciplines: Engineering
What we promise 2: Contributing to one of a kind projects
What we promise 3: Creating new horizons, literally
What we ask of you 2: A pro-active attitude
Company Description
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.
In this job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.
Job Description
Make your mark as senior structural engineer at Boskalis Offshore Energy and work for prestigious and challenging offshore projects!
As a senior structural engineer, you will be working for the Global Engineering department of the Boskalis Offshore Energy division in Papendrecht. This department is responsible for the strength verification of the vessels in the fleet and designing of various temporary works, structures and providing technical support to various business units/department within the Offshore Energy division. These often relate to complex projects, an area where Boskalis is an international leader –in the sustainable energy and oil & gas sectors, including work related to offshore wind farms and oil platforms. We work with state-of-the-art equipment that meets the highest quality and safety requirements. Provide “up to date” engineering advice and support and assist in the development and improvement of structural engineering working methods, tools and equipment.
We are looking for a pragmatic and solution-oriented engineer with an eye to safety. In the role of senior structural engineer, you will be able to rely on your technical affinity and experience to make a stable contribution to our team. You understand the dynamics of the contracting world, you are a team player who finds it easy to switch between the client, the crew of a vessel, external stakeholders and colleagues.
Your responsibilities
Prepare reports with design an verification calculations for all structural works within Scope, Budget and Schedule;
Develop various concepts for design and advice on the most suitable solution for the problem;
Verification of drawings to ensure that these match with engineering performed;
Initiate and document good engineering practices, tools and departmental standards;
First point of contact during construction and fabrication of the designed items;
Managing design and verification works at subcontractor engineering firms;
Perform as mentor for Medior and Junior Engineers.
Your Typical Deliverables: Seafastening analyses, Global Hull Analyses, Lifting point verification, Global strength verifications of vessels, Jackets and Topsides, On Bottom Stability analyses, Strongpoint verifications, Deck load diagrams etc.
Your qualities and experience
You can move ahead as a senior structural engineer if you have:
Recognized MSc or BSc Degree in Marine, Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil engineering
10+ years of experience engineering in the Offshore field, Practical Offshore experience
Extensive knowledge of Class rules for vessels (LR, BV, ABS), offshore structures (DNV, API) and Operational guidelines (DNVGL) used by MWS
Able to write Basis of Design, Design Briefs and specifications
Strong insight on constructability
Well versed in at least 2 FEA packages preferably ANSYS, FEMAP, SACS and Mathcad
A good command of spoken English and academic reporting skills.
Qualifications
What you can expect
A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
Rewarding conditions:A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement 30 days (based on a full-time contract), a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance, foreign posting terms.
Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
The Boskalis campus:Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports fields, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
Extra information
Your team: 20 enthusiastic structural engineers
Where you will work: For office-based roles, in consultation with your manager and your team, you work partly at home and partly in the office.
Full job: The position of function is a full-time (40 hours a week
Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
Additional Information
Interested? Please apply before 31 December 2023 by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.
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