Sr. Structural Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
(Senior) Structural Engineer
Join Petrodec's Engineering team and help shape the structural backbone of our offshore operations.
As (Senior) Structural Engineer, you provide structural and engineering expertise across Petrodec's Operations, Projects, and Wells teams. You develop and review structural calculations, designs, and technical documentation, ensuring every solution meets the highest engineering standards, codes, and offshore requirements. You'll work at the crossroads of technical excellence and hands-on offshore practice — office-based, with regular offshore and site visits.
What You'll Do
Deliver structural engineering support and calculations across the concept, engineering, and pre-engineering phases.
Develop, review, and approve technical drawings, deck layouts, lifting plans, calculations, and reports.
Spot structural deficiencies and drive practical, effective solutions.
Support engineering change requests and continuous improvement of technical standards.
Take part in vessel tests, marine operations, and offshore activities.
Manage external engineering partners and ensure top-quality deliverables.
Mentor colleagues and help grow engineering capability within the team.
Champion safety, quality, and environmental best practice in everything you do.
What You Bring
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
At least 5 years of offshore, oil & gas, or project experience, including 3+ years at engineering level.
Strong structural analysis skills and confidence producing detailed drawings, layouts, and lifting plans.
Solid understanding of ship construction, marine operations, vessel stability, and classification requirements.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, stability software, and structural calculation tools.
Excellent communication and organisational skills — able to juggle priorities and deadlines with ease.
A natural leader who enjoys guiding others and driving continuous improvement.
Fluent English, spoken and written.
Nice to have: familiarity with Safety Cases, Performance Standards, Written Schemes of Verification, or offshore/maritime legislation.
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Structural Engineer will provide structural expertise across operations and projects, including developing calculations, designs, and technical documentation. They will also manage external engineering partners, mentor colleagues, and participate in offshore activities and vessel tests.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in offshore or oil & gas projects is required, along with proficiency in structural analysis and relevant software.
About Dixstone
Industry: Oil and Gas
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, Dixstone is an affiliate of the Perenco Group, specialized in integrated solutions for the industry. With a robust presence in 10 countries and a team of 2,000 experienced professionals, Dixstone brings together a wealth of expertise and innovation in engineering services to cover the entire oil and gas value chain and beyond. From the first tanker conversion in 2003 to a large consolidated company with two proprietary shipyards in Gabon and the Netherlands as it is today, Dixstone offers a wide range of services including shipbuilding, conversion of rigs & vessels, , drilling & offshore services, maintenance, and marine fleet management. Our commitment to teamwork, responsibility, safety, and innovation drives us to deliver exceptional results for our clients while fostering growth and development within our organization. Dixstone aims to participate to the global warming reduction of the industry through energy optimization, new generation of rigs & vessels design with a recognized ESG performance. Our vision is to become the leader to provide safe, dedicated, and innovative solutions in the energy service industry. Our mission: we invest for the long term, we create, we maximize, the synergies, we optimize recycling, and we achieve excellence with our multidisciplinary teams, competent people and versatile asset.