Structural Engineer -- Offshore Structures, Arendal

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Clients team in Arendal, Norway. In this role, you will be responsible for performing advanced structural analyses and contributing to the design of robust offshore structures operating in challenging environments.

Job Description

• Structural analysis and calculations - Perform strength, fatigue, and buckling analyses in accordance with recognized offshore standards using FEM software and hand calculations.
• Technical documentation - Prepare high-quality analysis reports for approval by customers and classification societies.
• Design development - Actively participate in design discussions and contribute to the development of safe, efficient, and fabrication-friendly solutions.
• Quality assurance - Conduct internal checks and reviews of design and analysis documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration - Work closely with design, marine, mechanical, and piping disciplines to ensure integrated solutions.
• External coordination - Communicate with customers and classification societies to ensure all technical and regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience) - ensures strong theoretical and technical foundation.
• Relevant experience in structural analysis within offshore, oil & gas, or similar industries - demonstrates capability to perform in complex engineering environments.
• Experience with FEM tools (e.g. Ansys or similar software) - required for advanced structural analysis (training in Ansys will be provided if needed).
• Knowledge of offshore standards and regulations - ensures compliance with industry and classification society requirements.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken - required for international collaboration and reporting.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience from the offshore industry or comparable heavy engineering sectors - beneficial for faster adaptation and project understanding.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes and practical engineering constraints - adds value to design quality and constructability.
• Norwegian language skills - an advantage, but not required (support will be provided to learn Norwegian).

Start date: asap
Duration: 6.12.2026

Place of work: Arendal

Please contact us if you are interested in this assignment and have the required qualifications. Reference number for the position: 686558