Structural engineers are incredibly innovative and precise. They are experts in building materials and understanding how physical forces, such as weather conditions, gravity, and human use, affect those materials and structures. Like architects and civil engineers, structural engineers have a passion for creating and constructing.

 

While architects are responsible for the spatial design of a building and civil engineers for the construction, structural engineers go a step further in civil engineering. They have expertise in structural elements such as columns, beams, walls, rafters, trusses and supports, foundations, and the related. Given their civil engineering specialties, structural engineers are essential to ensuring that infrastructure around the world is built safely, strongly, and durably.

 

In this career, structural engineers apply their technical knowledge and expertise to analyze lateral and vertical forces, make building calculations and specifications, and design structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Structural engineers also work closely with civil engineers, other specialists, and building contractors, to guide the building work as specified.

 

Structural engineers are most often needed in sectors where large-scale building happens, such as in the construction industry. They help build bridges, skyscrapers and other large buildings, tunnels, power plants, dams, and more. Civil structural engineers can also work in the oil and gas industry on offshore oil rigs. Next to creating structures, they are also regularly involved in the safe demolition of structures.

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Structural Engineer

Location: Monaco

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 3 years

Structural calculations and follow-up (FPSO or TMS or Renewable or Life extension activities) Potential involvement on Transportation calculation assistance Specific skills / expertise / product: Lifting experience as a plus Site experience as a plus Transportation experience as a plus Python experience as a plus Behaviours & inter-personal skills Decision Quality Action oriented Plans and Aligns Curious Ensure accountability

Structural Engineer

Location: Ratnagiri

Branche: Shipbuilding

Expertise: Operations & Maintenance

Experience: 5 years

Position: Structural EngineerYOE: 10+ Years. Contract: Permanent Role.Location: Ratnagiri- Maharashtra.

Structural Engineer (Offshore Platform)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Ensure Technical/Engineering Dossier is delivered with a robust Structural engineering definition and fit for purpose design that can be procured, fabricated, transported, installed, and operated safely while meeting the requirements of International Standards, COMPANY standards, project Basis of Design, and SOR. ControlledEnsure and coordinate the proper realization of the Structural design in compliance with International Standards, COMPANY Standards, project specifications and procedures, time schedule, required level of quality and safety.Challenge EPC Contractors on the proposed design, oversee the development of the Structural design including equipment jacket design, weight control, seismic studies, load out, transportation and installation studies.Ensure a regular and accurate weight and center of gravity (CoG) monitoring and reporting to NLQ Engineering Coordinator in order to guaranty protection of Company contingencies and to keep weight increase within the approved limits.Promote field technical optimization/cost savings, ensuring first that they are compliant with the project schedule and the contracts, liaising with the NLQ Engineering Coordinator.Promote alternatives for design in brownfield environment to reduce and to optimise the offshore installations weight & duration.Identify Structural engineering technical decisions to be made. Define and manage clear way forward for these decisions to be made and report to NLQ Engineering Coordinator.Work with weight control engineer and engineering team to ensure close weight monitoring and control of weight.Contribute to the proper realization of the identification and specification of the LLI.Ensure close coordination with other disciplines on all engineering, constructability and operational matters.Ensure that relevant feedback/lesson learned from previous similar projects are considered in the design performance.Assist in planning and preparation of Structural discipline kick-off meeting with EPC Contractor.Support procurement engineering including Technical Bid Evaluations and vendor documents review, and assist in manufacture site visit.Support fabrication and construction engineering on review of engineering documents, modification approval, non-conformity reviews and assist in closer of punch lists.Support project during installation and hookup stage and review/approval work-pack, review of red-marks.Ensure thorough, efficient, and timely review of project Structural discipline documents, realization of potential derogations to the standards, and challenge the design to achieve an optimize and fit for purpose outcome.Ensure project documents related to the Structural discipline are reviewed and commented in a timely manner and in accordance with International Standards, COMPANY standards, project specification and contractual requirements.Identify any optimization / improvement in the design dossier to be implemented in the early stage of detailed design, promote, and encourage submissions of value engineering proposals.Promote fit for purpose design to reduce and to optimize planning and costs.Coordinate and issue project response to contractors and vendors on engineering design clarifications and Technical Query Request (TQR).Identify the protentional deviations to the COMPANY Standards to and assist in preparation of deviation package.Consult E&C department to process Structural derogation requests and interface with relevant TRP (Technical Reference Person) to secure needed approvals.Review of final project documentation including final dossiers and as-built drawings.Assisting to project studies and meetings related to the Structural discipline as per project approved gate levels and design maturity.Assist to define, follow up and evaluate the Structural discipline studies to be carried out by Contractors, ensure the studies completed as per approved project gate and maturity.Assist in preparation and attend to project studies including model review, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability review, Project Reviews (PRs).Provide technical answers and clarifications to internal project audit sessions (PR, HAZOP, HAZID, etc…).Participate in weekly engineering meetings with EPC Contractor, and in specific ad hoc meetings as required by management.Assist in preparation of engineering progress reports detailing Structural discipline progress across schedule, risks and technical issues to ensure accurate and timely information available to Package Management Team. ControlledIdentifying potential risks and scope changes within the Structural discipline, conducting initial impact assessment to provide detailed information to NLQ Engineering Coordinator.Identify potential engineering scope change related to Structural discipline, carry out initial technical assessment in order to provide accurate information to NLQ Engineering Coordinator.Ensure efficient communication with all other COMPANY engineering and functional team members.Ensure the design follows the approved SOR, Basis of Design and project & International standards, capture and manage any changes as per project change management plan.Ensure smooth & close communication with NLQ Engineering coordinator as well as other Discipline Engineers to identify any possible issues or discrepancies in design and tackle accordingly.Team spirit and pro-active work are expected in order to deliver fast track project lead by improvement and optimization.

Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Renewable Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 4 years

Focus Area Key responsibilities Manage and perform the design and analysis of civil engineering designs, including site development and drainage systems Management of detailed engineering design packages Specifying and providing technical input to basis of designs and reviewing/drafting technical reports Establishment and continued updating of technical design standards and procedures Technically support construction teams with procurement and technical queries Manage and implement design changes and optimisation Provide mentorship to civil engineers and junior engineers Conduct quality checks and reviews of design documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Meet all responsibilities as outlined in the Health, Safety and Environment Policies

Structural Engineer (Bridges)

Location: Bangalore

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

Position: Structural Engineer (Bridges);YOE: 10+ Years;Contract: On Permanent Role;Location: Bangalore.

Structural Engineer

Location: Den Haag

Branche: Public & Civil

Expertise: Engineering & Design

Experience: 3 years

As a structural engineer, you are responsible for reviewing and advising on designs and calculations. You closely collaborate with colleagues, architects, and suppliers and are also responsible for guiding junior drafters and engineers. You actively participate in design teams and are capable of functioning both independently and as part of a team.

Structural Engineering Lead (O&G)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Ensure that the Contractor’s Structural Engineering for Topsides, Onshore Facilities (Offshore scope) Engineering, and Gas and MEG Pipeline designs comply with the Contract requirements including codes and standards. Provide guidance to the contractor to promote compliance.Plan and schedule the Structural engineering deliverables to enable efficient project execution, ensuring technical alignment and compliance with operational policies, standards of business conduct and project management system. Participate to key design workshop and ensure that Structural design recommendations are correctly implemented and actions closed before the end of EPCI (Lessons Learned, Value Engineering, HAZOP, 3D model reviews, engineering criticality assessment, etc.).Supervises the Engineering interface between Structural of Topsides, Onshore Facilities (Offshore scope) and Pipeline engineering and the following teams: Operations, Drilling, Well Management, the Jacket, the pipelines from the topsides perspective, the Onshore Project Team.Supports Offshore Engineering Manager in monitoring the contractor’s progress on delivery of the required documents in the Structural Eng of Topsides and Pipeline disciplines.Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts with respect the disciplines involved in delivery of the Structural Eng related to Topsides and Pipelines Engineering, and ensures endorsement of Process Technical deviations to Company specifications when required.Ensure compliance with management of change procedures for changes in the contractors design or deviations from the company directives.Liaise with vendors, sub-vendors and sub-contractors regarding structural engineering concerns as required. Determines acceptability of equipment, techniques and methods. Checks Structural / Weight Control standards, material requisitions, and checks the final purchase orders are in accordance with the Structural / Weight Control specifications.Participates in inspections at fabrication yards and witnesses installation & acceptances tests.

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Salzburg

Branche: Biotechnology

Expertise: Engineering & Design

Experience: 1 years

In der Position ist die Erstellung von Basisinformationen für die Planung von Anlagen und die Bereitstellung unterstützender Informationen für Fertigungs- und Montagearbeiten von großer Bedeutung. Sie sind verantwortlich für die Ausarbeitung von Spezifikationen für mechanische Komponenten wie Equipment, Armaturen, Rohrklassen und Sonderteile, und koordiniert gleichzeitig den Stahlbau, einschließlich der Statik, mit sorgfältiger Dokumentation dieser Prozesse. Eine weitere zentrale Aufgabe besteht darin, bei FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) und IBN (Inbetriebnahme) zu unterstützen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Anlagen gemäß höchster Standards funktionieren. Darüber hinaus liegt in Ihrer Zuständigkeit die Erstellung umfassender Handbücher und Dokumentationen, die den Zusammenbau, die Demontage und Wiedermontage von Anlagen sowie die genauen Transportvorschriften abdecken. Ein weiterer wichtiger Aspekt Ihrer Tätigkeiten ist die Entwicklung kundenspezifischer Konzepte, die die Transferwege der Rohrleitungen, Einbringwege und die erfolgreiche Komplettierung der Anlage bzw. die präzise mechanische Fertigstellung sicherstellen. Schließlich unterstützen Sie bei der Projektarbeit und führen eigenständig Arbeitspakete aus, um sicherzustellen, dass die Projekte in höchstem Maße erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden.

Software Requirements Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: kiel

Branche: Aerospace

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 2 years

Als Anforderungsmanager / Requirements Engineer sind Sie mit der Erstellung, Verwaltung und Pflege von Anforderungen auf Produkt- und Komponentenlevel betraut. Hierfür überführen Sie Kundenanforderungen in Produktanforderungen und moderieren Entwicklerteams zur Ableitung von Software- und Hardware-Anforderungen in Abstimmung mit dem Projektleiter, Architekten, Entwickler und Tester. Auch stellen Sie die Rückverfolgbarkeit von Requirements sicher und führen Requirements Reviews durch. Darüber hinaus treiben Sie das Change-Management von bestehenden Anforderungen voran und unterstützen bei Schulungen und Coachings des Entwicklerteams. Zuletzt gestalten und entwickeln Sie Methoden und Prozesse weiter.

Integration Test Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: München

Branche: Aerospace

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 2 years

Bewertung von Testanforderungen und deren Verfeinerung zusammen mit dem Entwicklungsteam Zusammenarbeit mit Testexperten aus verschiedenen Testabteilungen, wie z.B. Antriebs-, Energie- und Flugtests Identifizierung von Anforderungen an die Instrumentierung in Bezug auf Flugzeug-, System- und Subsystemspezifikationen Entwicklung komplexer Prüfstände und -aufbauten und Koordinierung unserer Support-Teams Verantwortung für E-Motor-Prüfstände und kritische Antriebsstrang-Verteilungseinheiten Integrationsprüfstände Übernahme der Verantwortung für kritische Aspekte des Systemprüfungszyklus Durchführung von Tests Erstellung von Fehleranalyseberichten/Mängelberichten

Requirements Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Regensburg

Branche: BMK1,BMB3

Expertise: Project management

Experience: 2 years

Unterstützung des Anforderungsmanagers bei der Analyse, Koordination und Verfolgung von Projektanforderungsaktivitäten in der Organisation Aktualisieren von Dokumentationen im Änderungsmanagement-Tool Erstellen von Statusberichten Organisieren von Requirement Object Reviews in Vorbereitung der Projektmeilensteine Teilnahme an internen Meetings zum Änderungsmanagement (CCB) Analyse der Ereigniskette

Design Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Aachen

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Konstruktion von Verrohrungen für chemische, petrochemische oder pharmazeutische Anlagen Detailkonstruktionen und Ablaufplanung für die interne Fertigung Modell- und Zeichnungserstellung mit Hilfe von E3D (AVEVA) Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von EU und US Normen (EN; ASME) Unterstützung bei der Planung und Umsetzung von Projekten Zusammenarbeit mit internen Abteilungen zur Sicherstellung eines reibungslosen Projektablaufs

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Common structural engineer responsibilities

A structural engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

  • Analyzing structural pressures, forces, and loads;
  • Creating detailed specifications and technical drawings to guide team members for building;
  • Designing durable structures requiring precise calculations using CAD software;
  • Executing a thorough plan with timing and milestones for construction;
  • Identifying appropriate materials for building based on specifications;
  • Inspecting building foundations and conditions;
  • Managing demolition assessment and the demolition of structures;
  • Collaborating with customers, engineers, specialists, contractors, and construction workers to construct the desired structures;
  • Tracking building progress and delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
  • Delivering structural engineering outputs in compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
  • Assuring the safety and security of team members;
  • Mentoring civil engineering colleagues who are keen to develop their structural engineering knowledge;
  • Traveling to construction sites to guide and observe building.

Qualifications for structural engineers 

Structural engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. A Master’s degree or extensive work experience is an advantage. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.

 

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

  • 2-5+ years of civil engineering experience;
  • Solid understanding of construction methods; materials, forces;
  • Excellent applied physics, math, and design skills;
  • Proficiency in using diverse computer software, including the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
  • Experience in project management;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members;
  • Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.

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