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Structural Design Engineer (Offshore) - Wave Energy
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 2H AGO
About the role
Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world-class team, determined to make a big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. We offer a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global transition to renewable energy by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.
The Role
We are seeking an offshore structural design engineer with a marine operations background to design the structures, equipment and tools that take our wave energy converters (WECs) from the quayside to the seabed. You will own the structural design for transport, installation and recovery – from seafastening and installation aids to subsea tooling and rigging – and help shape the mission equipment for our bespoke WEC installation vessel, which is currently being designed. You will work closely with marine operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and field operations, and support our offshore campaigns, including WEC and cable installation.
Responsibilities
Concept design, design house follow-up and integration of mission equipment for our bespoke WEC installation vessel.
Design of installation aids and subsea tooling, such as lifting and handling frames, guide and docking structures, and ROV- or diver-operated tools
Structural design of seafastening, grillages and transport frames for WECs and components, from concept through fabrication, mobilisation and offshore use
Support cable installation engineering, including cable handling equipment and installation aids
Develop marine operations storyboards and step-by-step operational sequences together with the marine operations team
Perform structural analysis (hand calculation and FEA) for lifting, transport, installation and in-service load cases
Produce and check fabrication drawings, and follow up fabrication, load-out and mobilisation
Produce calculation reports and technical documentation for internal use and for third-party verification and marine warranty approval
Present to cross-disciplinary stakeholders during design reviews
Support mobilisation, quayside testing and offshore installation campaigns in the field
Support and coach more junior engineers
Skills and Software
You have 5+ years of relevant experience in offshore structural design, marine operations engineering or a similar role in offshore renewables, oil & gas or subsea
You have hands-on experience of seafastening design, fabrication follow-up and mobilisation, as well as design of installation aids and subsea tooling
Experience of rigging design, marine operations storyboards and draughting fabrication drawings is highly valued. Experience of cable installation, or of vessel mission equipment design and integration, is a plus
You have working knowledge of standards for offshore structures and marine operations, such as DNV-ST-N001, DNV-OS-C101 and Eurocode 3 (or equivalent)
You have experience working with Creo CAD, Windchill PLM and ANSYS for structural analysis (or equivalent tools with willingness to get up to speed). Experience of OrcaFlex or similar marine analysis software is a plus
You may have a BSc or a MSc. degree in structural, mechanical, marine or offshore engineering, naval architecture or related disciplines, but your personality, experience and interest in the field is the most important
You are willing to travel and to work at the quayside and offshore during campaigns. Offshore safety certificates (e.g. GWO BST or BOSIET) are an advantage
You are proficient in English, both spoken and written
As a person:
You put safety first and plan every operation with care
You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do
You are self-motivated and love to optimize your time
You always search for simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems
You love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills
You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals
You see your tasks through to completion
You are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally
You adapt to change and update decisions as evidence evolves
You are data driven and strive to always back your points with solid analysis
CorPower Ocean has a highly diversified team with many nationalities and backgrounds, all working towards the same goal. This is something we are very proud of.
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