WRS are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer on behalf of our client who is a leading global technology and services provider for the floating offshore wind energy market. 

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you would be joining the team in either Aix-En-Provence, France or Lisbon, Portugal to assist with both current designs for specific site conditions, and R&D to optimise the performance, fabrication, and ultimately the cost of their floating wind projects.

The main responsibilities include:

• Design tasks for current projects including preliminary sizing of steel structures, strength, buckling and fatigue analysis, and detailing of the structures
• Interface with drafters to produce packages of drawings for certification and fabrication
• Follow closely the fabrication planning and execution phases to provide support as necessary
• Prepare project specifications and structural design criteria
• Develop initial or conceptual structural designs and layouts

Role Requirements:

• Master of Science in a relevant field of engineering (Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Materials Science, etc.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in the design of ship, offshore structures, or wind turbine supporting structures
• Minimum one (1) year of professional experience in floating wind
• Experience in using commercial FEA software such as ANSYS or equivalent
• Firm and practical knowledge of class standards and relevant regulations (ABS, BV, DNVGL, and/or API)
• Proficiency in two (2) or more programming languages (Matlab, Python, VBA)
• Experience in drafting and modeling tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino)
• Strong technical and data analysis skills
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written skills, is essential
• Ability to become a key person for projects on behalf of the Structural Engineering Group
• Outstanding organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Display excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess the ability to work independently; is self-directed and motivated
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues in a positive and collaborative manner
• Proven experience working in multidisciplinary environments within a global context
• Strong time management skills,
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to provide technical supervision to junior engineers
• Be eligible to work in the required location

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please apply below or contact me at sam.sargeant@worldwide-rs.com.