Principal Engineer - Structural

Principal Engineer - Structural

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.
We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to strengthen our Structural Analysis department in Oslo. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will contribute to designing/analysing of main steel and secondary structures within one or more business segment in the company, including offshore wind, offshore and onshore oil and gas, hydrogen, aquaculture, and emerging segments.

About the position
In this position it is expected that you can work independently and that you are able to lead a small team of engineers. You will need to take responsibility for steel design and discipline deliveries in the project, this also includes performing different structural analyses, creating structural discipline input, documents and reports.

Responsibilities and tasks include

• Work as structural and design lead within different studies and EPC projects
• Responsible for co-ordination of resources and corresponding administration work
• Is responsible for discipline engineering activities and carried out in accordance with pertinent specifications, with due regard to safety, operability, maintainability and constructability aspects.
• Participate in tender work and give estimates of required structural scope and manhours.
• Perform global structural analyses and design, fatigue analyses, node analyses, in-place and transport analyses.
• Be a team member of the structural discipline and area multidiscipline teams

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in structural analyses and knowledge of Analyses tools (Sesam tools and Abaqus). Knowledge of Python and scripting is advantage.
• Practical experience in the design and analyses of main steel structures (proven track record in EPC projects).
• The candidate must have good understanding of regulations related to structural design codes and standards.
• Have documented experience working in lead position and demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale offshore projects. This include ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Experience working closely with clients, regulatory units, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance with industry standards.
• Knowledge of fabrication and installation.
• The candidate must have education within construction mechanics and steel structures, preferably master’s degree, but bachelor’s degree will also be considered.

Personal qualities

• Good communication skills.
• A cooperative working attitude.
• Good technical understanding.
• Be systematic and accurate.
• Have a high loyalty to deadline and quality requirements.
• Be proactive, seeking advice and share own experiences with others.
• Communicate effectively in both spoken and written English and Norwegian.

Become our colleague
Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.

Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.

We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Application deadline and contact information:
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Department Manager, Farshad Mohammadi, +4745477564
Work Place: Oslo, Asker
Application deadline: 18.10.2024

We use Semac AS to perform background checks on all final candidates. Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates may be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

Department: Vestre Svanholmen 14, 4313 Sandnes

Lokation: NO Oslo

Application deadline: 18 Oct 2024