Job Title : Offshore Structural Engineer π
π Role Overview
KILONEWTONS is seeking a visionary, highly distinguished, and elite Offshore Structural Engineer with 15 years of world-class expertise to lead complex offshore structural design, jacket/topside analysis, and marine engineering initiatives from our strategic hub in Aberdeen. In this principal leadership role, you will direct the conceptualization, finite element analysis, and structural integrity assessments of fixed and floating offshore structures in harsh marine environments. If you possess an exceptional mastery of offshore mechanics and want to spearhead landmark marine engineering projects, chart the future with KILONEWTONS! β
π Key Responsibilities
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Offshore Structural Design & Analysis: Spearhead the advanced engineering design, hydrodynamic analysis, and structural modeling of fixed platforms, FPSO topsides, jacket structures, and subsea framing. π»
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Code Compliance & Marine Standards: Ensure all marine and offshore designs strictly comply with international offshore codes and standards (API, DNV, ISO, NORSOK) alongside KILONEWTONS internal quality benchmarks. π‘οΈ
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Environmental & Dynamic Loading: Conduct rigorous fatigue, seismic, wind, wave, and hydrodynamic loading analyses to guarantee extreme structural survivability under severe marine conditions. π
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Technical Documentation & Review: Produce and oversee comprehensive calculation packages, detailed structural drawings, connection designs, and installation engineering specifications. π
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Cross-Functional & Fabrication Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with marine architects, project managers, fabrication yards, and global supply chains connected through www.kilonewtons.com to ensure flawless offshore constructability. π€
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Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Direct high-stakes engineering milestones, review complex technical submittals, and mentor senior and junior structural engineering teams. π₯
π οΈ Required Qualifications & Skills
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Experience: Minimum of 15 years of extensive professional experience in offshore structural engineering, marine architecture, or heavy oil & gas / renewable energy infrastructure sectors. β³
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Education: Masterβs or Bachelorβs Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Offshore Engineering (Chartered Engineer CEng / PE license is strongly preferred). π
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Software Proficiency:
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Advanced mastery of specialized offshore analysis and design software including SACS, SESAM, STAAD.Pro, and ANSYS. π₯οΈ
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Proficiency in structural drafting and modeling tools such as AutoCAD and Tekla Structures. πΊοΈ
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Command of offshore installation simulation tools (MOSES, Orcaflex) and engineering calculation platforms (Mathcad, Excel). π
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Technical & Soft Skills: Deep expertise in tubular joint design, pile-soil-structure interaction (PSSI), load-out and transportation engineering, strategic leadership, and elite cross-functional communication. β¨
πΌ Why Join KILONEWTONS?
At KILONEWTONS, we engineer unyielding structural foundations across land and sea. We offer an executive compensation package, ultimate project autonomy, and the unparalleled opportunity to direct premier marine engineering milestones from our hub in Aberdeen. π
