Lead Structural Engineer

Before any of clients vessel sets sail, the transport has already been executed many times in the minds of Engineers. While preparing the voyage plans, the horizon has been studied for waves the vessel will encounter, the winds it will experience and the loads the cargo will feel. All of this has one aim in mind. To make sure the transport is executed so smoothly that their work goes unnoticed.

To successfully transport and install the world’s most inconceivable cargoes, client employs highly trained people whose individual motivation is first rate and who want to do an excellent job for customers. Those people are working on several Engineering Departments. A team of Design and Structural Engineers in this department design structures for optimum transport. They ensure the cargo is safely supported and secured during the ocean voyage. That is partly done through sophisticated computer simulations.

Mission:
The (Lead) Structural Engineer designs and calculates steel structures as well as verifying the strength of complete transport arrangements to ensure safe execution of the project. He, or she, provides “up-to-date” engineering advice and support to the projects and assists in the development and improvement of structural engineering methods, tools and equipment.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for coordination and alignment of working methods, tools and systems
- Contribute in the preparation of projects, as well as various R&D projects
- Contribute actively in the quality control within the Structural Engineering department
- Report to the Manager Engineering and support with development, implementation and maintenance of business processes
- Guide and develop (Junior/Medior/Senior) Structural Engineers
- Answer enquiries needed for a successful acquisitions process or project
- Responsible for strength check of vessel and cargo and additional structural items
- Prepare transports/installations and have documents checked and approved
- Assist in the development and improvement of structural engineering tools and methods
- Provide engineering advice and support to other disciplines as well as external parties

Requirements:
- Completed Bachelor or higher in the field of naval architecture/aerospace engineering
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, with a focus on structural engineering
- Experience with FEA methods and understanding of structural design principles
- Fluent in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing