At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and analyse innovative mooring products for offshore projects.
- Company: Leading marine engineering firm with a focus on cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and technical excellence.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and tackle exciting engineering challenges in the marine sector.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and 5+ years of offshore experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We're working to recruit a Structural Design Engineer to join our clients Mooring Products division. This is a great opportunity for an experienced offshore structural engineer to work on the design, analysis and verification of specialist mooring products and equipment, with exposure to technically challenging projects.
The Role
- Structural analysis and design of mooring products, equipment and associated components
- Developing advanced nonlinear FEA models
- Plastic-strain assessments for ultimate strength, accidental load cases and fatigue-critical details
- Assessing structures under extreme environmental and operational loading
- Supporting fitness-for-service, structural integrity and defect assessments
- Producing engineering calculations, technical reports and design documentation
- Supporting design reviews, hazard studies and client meetings
- Working collaboratively across naval architecture, geotechnical, fabrication and installation teams
- Ensuring designs comply with relevant offshore standards and client specifications
What They're Looking For
Essential:
- Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Offshore Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years' relevant offshore structural engineering experience
- Strong experience with plastic-strain analysis and offshore structural assessment
- Strong understanding of nonlinear FEA, including material plasticity, geometric nonlinearity, large deformation and post-yield behaviour
- Experience with structural analysis software and 3D CAD
- Knowledge of offshore standards including API RP 2A / 2SIM, ISO 19902 and DNV
Desirable:
- ABAQUS or ANSYS experience
- SolidWorks or Inventor experience
The Ideal Person
They're looking for someone technically strong, detail-oriented and proactive, who can work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Location: Aberdeen / Glasgow
Hybrid working available
Interested in finding out more? Drop me a message for a confidential conversation.
Structural Design Engineer employer: Faststream
Join a leading organisation in Aberdeenshire that champions innovation and technical excellence in marine engineering. As an Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing offshore vessel projects, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive work culture. Enjoy the unique advantage of working on cutting-edge technologies while contributing to sustainable energy solutions in a collaborative environment.
