Job Details
We're looking for a Senior Structural Topsides Engineer for our client. They are a leader in floating technologies for the oil and gas industry and the office is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 

About Us:
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.

In this role of Senior Structural Engineer, you are 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 structural analysis, developing tools and standards, 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. This role may require a long term (about one year) assignment in SBM India Bangalore office.
You may also be assigned as Site Structural Topsides Engineer in EPC projects. This role requires a long term (about one year) assignment in Singapore or China.

Moreover, you will be interfacing with clients, project management, other disciplines, procurement, construction, classification bureau's and subcontractors.
 
Job requirements
- 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.
- 8 years’ experience in the structural offshore engineering.
Furthermore you have:

• Strong communication skills.
• Good initiative, creative thinking.
• Good experience and sound technical knowledge of structural analysis of topside structures in conceptual, basic, detailed design and construction phase.
• 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.
• Professional communication in English (verbal and written).

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.