Principal Structural Engineer

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About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

DNV’s Noble Denton marine services APAC have supported the offshore and energy industry for more than 50 years, helping customers to reduce risk and enable safe, reliable and enhanced performance in projects and operations.

As the successful candidate:

You will be working in the business area Energy Systems within the Region Asia Pacific. Energy Systems offers a comprehensive range of engineering and consulting services serving the full spectrum of the energy industry with a focus on supporting the Energy Transition.

You will be part of the Floaters and Marine Operations advisory section, which is a diverse and multinational team based in Shanghai and Singapore, consisting of 19 experts in floating systems, naval architecture, and complex transportation and installation methods. The section renders a variety of strength and fatigue studies as well as transportation and installation services for complex systems like FPSO, FSRU, Floating Wind Turbines, Floating Solar and aqua-culture infrastructures.

Your main tasks will include

The successful candidate will be required to carry out motion and structural analysis activities.

The candidate will act as PM for medium to large scale projects.

The successful applicant will undertake large floater and T&I related structural engineering activities, including hull and topside structural integrity, float-over, Heavy Lifts, load-out and installation of fixed and floating structures etc.

The position is open for experienced structural engineer with minimum 8 yrs engineering experience. The position will be based in Shanghai.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in naval architecture or comparable engineering disciplines with course specialisation on naval architecture, offshore structures from an accredited college or university

Proficient with floaters’ structural design analysis, e.g. fpso, semi-submersible etc.

Good basic engineering skills/understanding

Team player with positive attitude and ability to work effectively with different teams

Service oriented with a proactive attitude

Software and tools:

Experience with structural analysis tools as a minimum: DNV SESAM suites; Abaqus, Ansys, hydrostar, orcaflex are advantageous

Knowledge of AutoCAD is advantageous

Programming in Python is advantageous

Self-motivated and enthusiastic team worker

Adaptable and reactive approach with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to maintain high performance without compromising on quality, when under pressure

Support tender and proposal preparation

Proactive identifier of issues or obstacles and innovative in proposing and implementing solutions

Show initiative in contributing to business and technical development within our team.

Competent communicator to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.

Safety focused attitude with an awareness of the implications and consequences of our analysis and work to the safety of offshore operations and personnel.

Takes a proactive approach to personal development to learn and continuously update skillset.