Following the continuing success of the Structural area of the team, we are looking for a Senior and/or Principal Structural Engineer to augment and enhance our section in the development and delivery of services relating to: life extension of semi submersibles, FPSOs, and fixed structures, supporting fatigue assessments for a range of structures, and to be the focal point for Structural Integrity for the four UK offices providing ARM services.
We value rounded, inquisitive individuals with a mixture of deeply technical skills, flexibility, superb communication and influencing skills. As such, although the core work within the team is as follows, there are many opportunities to explore other areas of interest or to develop new skills and services. The core deliverables of the team, which are of particular relevance to this advertised position, include:
Perform advanced engineering analysis using SESAM and other packages; Execute or lead structural reassessments and asset life extension, relating to ageing or changes in the design premise; Promote the section towards internal and external markets; Participate in JIPs and Service Development projects; Engage in direct customer engagement; Qualify new technology under DNV RP A203; Manage projects between £50k and £1million value; Support colleagues in other UK, European and World-wide offices in their business and professional development.
The team consists of friendly people with a range of academic and professional achievements, but in common, we are all inquisitive, friendly, high achievers with skills, experience and values which are highly marketable across industry and the greater organisation. Above all, these traits are what will differentiate you in your application for this position.
Position Qualifications
Required qualifications and experience:
Academic degree corresponding to MSc. or PhD within Structural Engineering (or significant vocational experience of corresponding quality) Senior experience: Worked on structural design and/or analyses with the tools and techniques described herein, preferably with floating structures Delivered analysis with minimal support and instruction from colleagues Principal experience: Led and defined structural design and/or analyses utilising the tools and techniques described herein, preferably with floating structures Developed solutions to clients’ problems, from client engagement through to delivery Mentored individuals and developed competencies Experience in the application of FE methods, preferably using the DNV suite of software (SESAM) The following experience would be advantageous: Hydrodynamic analysis, fatigue analysis and redundancy assessment Structural reliability methods and/or fracture mechanics Subsea and floating structures: semisubmersibles, FPSOs, wells, templates Classification rules, industrial standards, design codes (DNV GL, ABS, LR, API, NORSOK, etc.) Project management skills or experience with small and medium sized projects
Personal qualities
High professional integrity First rate verbal and written communication skills, producing complex, concisely written and well-presented reports and proposals A motivated and ambitious team player, with a positive attitude Able to combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills to create and communicate solutions High degree of adaptability and flexibility Focus on quality and attention to detail, managing and prioritising workload Eager to learn and develop themselves and the team Willingness to travel and work at various DNVGL/customer locations (occasional)