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Senior Design Engineer -- Job Description About the Role

The Senior Design Engineer will play a key role in developing structural steel constructions, mechanical components, and equipment for offshore energy applications. This role supports both project execution and early-phase studies in a rapidly growing business area. As part of the NOV APL design team, you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineers and act as a module discipline lead in selected projects. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high-quality designs that enable the execution of complex offshore loading and mooring systems.

About the Company

NOV APL, located on Hisøy outside Arendal, is a part of NOV Marine & Construction and a global leader in advanced offshore loading and mooring technologies. For more than 30 years, we have developed and delivered innovative turret mooring systems, loading/offloading solutions, and marine technology to the international oil & gas and renewable energy sectors. With more than 80 offshore installations worldwide---operating in water depths ranging from shallow coastal sites to deepwater fields---our solutions are recognized for their reliability, engineering excellence, and cost efficiency.
At NOV APL, we value a strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our multidisciplinary environment brings together project management and engineering expertise, offering employees the opportunity to work with complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of offshore energy.

What We Offer

• A role in a growing offshore energy business with increasing project activity and strong long-term outlooks.

• Exposure to large, technically advanced engineering projects.

• An experienced, international design team working collaboratively on structural and layout engineering.

• Opportunities for career growth, system expertise, and cross-disciplinary development.

• A supportive environment that values curiosity, learning, and motivation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design structural steel constructions and mechanical components for offshore systems.

• Produce high-quality 2D engineering drawings with accurate detailing of references, tolerances, welding, and fasteners.

• Perform drawing checks to ensure compliance with project and company requirements.

• Act as a module discipline lead, coordinating design activities within assigned project modules.

• Identify and propose innovative design improvements for enhanced performance and efficiency.

• Collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines and contribute to a strong team environment.

Qualifications & Skills Essential Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Engineering (relevant experience may compensate for missing formal education).

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or structural steel design for offshore/energy systems.

• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD systems.

• Experience with Aveva E3D/PDMS in project environments.

• Knowledge of Navisworks.

• Multidisciplinary understanding and ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

• Strong motivation, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in English.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic equipment.

• Knowledge of Vault.

• Additional experience in offshore energy project environments.

• Proficiency in Norwegian.

Soft Skills

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Good communication and collaboration skills, supporting efficient coordination across disciplines.

• Curiosity and motivation to continuously learn and understand complex offshore systems.

• Ability to contribute positively to team culture and maintain constructive working relationships.

Why Join Us?

Join a forward-thinking offshore engineering environment where innovation and growth are accelerating. This is a great opportunity to contribute to world-leading offshore loading and mooring technologies while developing deep technical expertise and long-term career potential.