Senior / Lead Structural Engineer - FEA / ANSYS
Location: LondonContract Type: Contract (18 months, outside IR35)
Industry: Oil & Gas
Key Responsibilities
- Structural Analysis and Design: Perform detailed structural analyses for FPSO hulls and turret mooring systems using ANSYS and rule-based calculations.
- Modelling and Simulations: Create 3D finite element models (FEM) for complex marine structures. Evaluate the effects of dynamic loads, such as wind, wave, and current forces.
- Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet relevant offshore codes and standards (e.g., DNV, ABS, ISO, API). Prepare documentation, calculations, and reports for client review and certification.
- Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including naval architects, mechanical engineers, and installation leads. Attend client and project meetings to provide technical input and ensure project alignment.
Requirements
- Proficiency in structural analysis software, particularly ANSYS.
- Experience with offshore engineering principles, including hydrodynamic and environmental loads.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent report writing abilities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficient with design codes such as DNV, ABS, API, AISC, and Eurocode.