Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

•  To analyse, determine and specify the structural requirements and considerations applicable to
  Mooring System Department products and proposals.
• To design efficient structures can be realised safely and economically.
• To produce, organise and coordinate the production of structural analyses reports and
  specifications.
• To check finite element analyses on critical structural components and confirm that the results
  are in agreement with the design.
• To lead and give directions to groups of engineers and technicians on specific projects.
• To keep abreast of Certification Authorities' (ABS, DNV, LRS, BV, ...) requirements and code
  evolution that relate to Mooring systems and structural design.

Key Job accountabilities 

1. To ensure that all the engineers are fully in line with the Group Management System, the latest rules from the classification societies.
2. To propose methods and prepare drafts of new procedures. 
3. To keep the Dept up to date on the various tools and methodology to be used.
4. To be the structural reference for the Department.
5. To provide technical support to other company’s departments and Sales group.
6. To provide technical support to designers.
   Where requested provide formal response for troubleshooting and technical recommendations arising from clients, contractors, classification societies.
7. To follow all the relevant Departmental Working Instructions and provide help to define new ones.
8. To help the TPM define all the structural activities to be performed on his project.
9. To ensure that the project team is fully aware of the Client's specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable codes and standards relevant to structural activities.
10. To identify and follow-up structural design changes. To inform and, depending on the number of man-hours involved, help the TPM prepare a proposal for a variation order.
11. To perform the supplier's offers review, meaning identify, analyse and take action on any discrepancies with project specifications or proposition for which the structural component is not considered sound.
12. To design, and review designs of structural components of the Company's products.
13. To identify and write specifications for the structural aspects applicable to the Company's products.
14. To use the appropriate software for analyses, calculations and design aids. Keep up-to-date on new software revision and upgrading.
15. To perform calculations verifying the integrity of structural designs. 
16. To identify and specify the materials and welding standards necessary for the safe and efficient fabrication and construction of the Company's products. 
17. To analyse, determine and apply the dimensions, properties, motions, loads and characteristics pertinent to structural considerations. 
18. To follow all Working Procedures and Departmental Working Instructions relevant to the engineering of structures. 
19. To recommend and follow all quality assurance and safety factors/requirements applicable to the design of structures. 
20. To identify and recommend structural inspection requirements on projects. 
21. To monitor and review internal drawings, specifications and documentation related to structural designs and related matters. 
22. To liaise with classification societies and other regulatory bodies involved with the safety integrity and legality of the Company's structures.
23. To advise Technical Project Managers on the structural aspects of project design.
24. To prepare formal responses to comments from clients and classification societies on drawings and specifications.
25. To attend and contribute to internal Company/departmental/project meetings where structural systems and equipment are discussed. 
26. To keep abreast of relevant developments in structural engineering with respect to the offshore industry. 
27. To research and develop ideas and engineering solutions which enhance departmental and Company performance in structures. 
28. To prepare and submit technical papers for publication/presentation in trade journals and at industry conferences. 
29. To investigate and report on structural failures or underperformance on the Company's products.
    To attend training courses, seminars etc. when required.

Your profile 
A recognised engineering degree with major in structural field,

• At least 5 years’ experience within the offshore industry. 
• Knowledge of Floating product/systems is a plus.
• Fluent English level is required.