Structural Topsides - Principal Structural Engineer (S)

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SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.

Our Profile.

We design, build, install and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources. More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come. Together, we are driving progress forward in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION. 

Discipline information

The Structural Topsides discipline consists of Structural Topside engineers and designers. The Structural Topsides discipline provides Structural Engineering to the Group Product Lines, which contains studies, proposals, technology development, Pre-FEED projects, FEED projects and EPCI projects.

The structural topsides team will be responsible to provide design calculations, 3D modelling, construction drawings and MTO’s for offshore structures.

Currently we are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to reinforce the Structural Topsides discipline.

Job description

In your role of Principal Structural Engineer, you are responsible for providing technical expertise support and leading the structural engineers. You will be responsible for making sound structural design of offshore topsides structures, such as FPSO modules, helidecks, flare towers and hull integrations.

You are expected to provide your expertise in performing complex analysis, developing tools and standards, supervising and supporting your colleagues in structural calculations and designs.

You may be assigned as Engineer Lead in a project. In this role, you are responsible to lead a team of engineers for engineering scopes and construction supports.

You will be interfacing with clients, project management, other disciplines, procurement, construction, classification bureau's and subcontractors.

Job requirements

SBM Schiedam is looking for candidates who have an MSc or BSc degree or equivalent (i.e. Professional Certification) in Mechanical, Civil, Offshore, Naval or Aerospace Engineering with the specialization in structural analysis of offshore topside structures. You have approximately 12 years’ experience in the structural offshore engineering.

Furthermore you have:

• Strong management skills.
• Good initiative, creative thinking and you are a team leader.
• In-depth experience and sound technical knowledge of structural analysis of topside structures in conceptual, basic and detailed design.
• Experience in Engineering & Design of topside facilities of floating production units for the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Excellent knowledge of structural interfaces with related disciplines, i.e. piping, topside integrations and other equipment integrations.
• Familiar with rules of classification societies, knowledge and experience with structural design software, like GeniE.
• Familiar with scripting for structural design software.
• Professional communication in English (verbal and written).

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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