Senior Structural Engineer
Jacques Wildemast
General ManagerOffshore Independents is an independent, privately owned company offering a wide array of project services to the Offshore Wind Industry. We are widely recognized for our expertise within the Renewable Energy market. Our services cover complex engineering analyses, procurement & tendering support and project management & consultancy. We have a loyal and valued customer base consisting of operators, contractors, engineering companies and asset owners.
Are you eager to contribute to the energy transition within our team of ingenious Engineers? Are you ready to bring efficient design solutions to complex construction challenges? Would you like to experience the full design process from your concept to the project execution? If the answer is yes, then we are looking for you!
Foundations of Your Job
As a Senior Structural Engineer at Offshore Independents, you will be responsible for creating unique structural models and calculations for a wide range of offshore construction projects. Your role involves translating client requests into solid designs and collaborating with other project members.
A Glimpse Of Your Responsibilities
• Taking responsibility for engineering activities and progress of projects;
• Providing technical content and innovative solutions;
• Design, prepare, calculate and specify offshore steel structures and installation operations
following the applicable standards;
• Prepare hand calculations or analysis models according to industry standards;
• Working as part of inter-disciplinary project teams, collaborating with other departments;
• Providing support during the projects from tender until execution;
• Contribute to the development of the Company's technical knowledge and experience
What Makes You Great
As an Engineer at Offshore Independents, you are a passionate, quick learner and have strong technical insight. You like to collaborate, and you are a good communicator, which makes you excel as a team player. By using your enthusiasm and experience as a problem-solver, you come up with ingenious solutions. You are self-driven, responsible, and committed to get the job done.
You are the perfect match for Offshore Independents if you also have the following skills and experience:
• A BSc or MSc in Mechanical, Civil, Naval or Marine Engineering;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working as a Structural Engineer;
• Experience with Heavy Lifting / Marine installation / Marine transportation methods;
• Knowledge of vessel structures, vessel motions;
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, such as Eurocode, AISC, ISO and DNV
• Experience in preparing hand calculations and use of engineering software packages
(Bentley SACS and ANSYS);
• Experience with structural drawings and steel fabrication process;
• Strong reporting skills;
• Willingness to learn about all stages of a project like tendering or operational support;
• Prior experience working as a Field Engineer or Project Engineer on marine construction
vessels;
• Proactive attitude, proactive, confident and flexible;
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written;
• EU work permit;
• Residing in Holland or Belgium.
Offshore Independents – A Fun Challenge to Be Part Of
At Offshore Independents, we love to think about construction methods and design installation equipment. We achieve creative, simple, and efficient solutions through dedicated teamwork.
Every day we contribute to the energy transition and key infrastructure projects worldwide. We do this by offering innovative design solutions to our clients, mainly in the offshore wind and marine construction industry.
Why You Will Love Working at Offshore Independents
Working at Offshore Independents means working in an exciting, fast-paced industry and making a difference in shaping a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative and supportive working environment that will stimulate you to take the lead in your professional and personal development. Our people describe Offshore Independents’ culture as open, no-nonsense, diverse, and informal - valuing your ideas and contributions.
What we offer
• A salary between € 5700- € 6700 gross per month, depending on your experience;
• 8% holiday allowance per year;
• Collective pension contribution;
• Monthly travel allowance or Public Transport card;
• 25 holidays per year and compensation of overtime;
• A quarterly bonus, depending on project performance;
• Remote working policy up to 90 days per year;
• Friday afternoon drinks and special Offshore Independents events,
such as sports events and various social gatherings.
Join Our Team!
Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are happy to meet you! Submit your CV and motivation letter through the apply button. We will get in touch with you within one working week.
At Offshore Independents, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We continuously work on enhancing our recruitment process, ensuring fairness and inclusiveness at every step.