Key Skills

Job Description

For our office in Schiedam (The Netherlands), we are looking for a structural engineer who likes variety. You will be responsible for the structural integrity of our CP products and play a key engineering and project role in a new product line for offshore wind. This is not a role where you stay behind one screen. Next to calculations, you will coordinate projects, talk with suppliers and clients, and help wherever the team needs you. We are looking for a true multi-skilled professional who is eager to learn and embrace new opportunities. Your key responsibilities will be: Structural engineering • Perform strength calculations for ICCP anodes, mounting brackets, cable protection and other CP products • Carry out ULS and FLS (fatigue) assessments in line with offshore standards such as DNV and Eurocode • Assess vortex-induced vibration (ViV) risk for subsea and splash-zone components • Build and run FEM models, and check results with hand calculations • Write clear calculation reports and design notes for clients and certifying bodies • Review drawings and give design input to improve strength, weight and manufacturability New product line • Lead the structural design of a new offshore wind product, from concept to delivery • Translate client specifications and standards into design requirements • Support material selection, fabrication methods and testing • Write user manuals, assembly and installation instructions, and other product documentation Project management • Coordinate engineering deliverables, planning and document control for your projects • Be the technical contact for clients, suppliers, fabricators and third-party verifiers • Review technical parts of RFQs, tenders and contracts • Monitor progress, risks and changes, and report to management Broader team support • Help colleagues with technical questions across CP, anti-fouling and offshore projects • Contribute to product development, quotations and process improvement • Occasional travel to suppliers, yards or client offices Ideally, you identify yourself in the following profile: Must have • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Offshore Engineering • At least 3 years of experience in structural design for offshore, marine or heavy steel structures • Hands-on experience with ULS, FLS and ViV calculations • Proficient in FEM software (for example ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, SCIA or Femap) and tools such as Mathcad or Python • Working knowledge of relevant standards (DNV, Eurocode, ISO) • Experience with, or a clear interest in, project coordination • Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage Who you are • A hands-on all-rounder who is happy to switch between tasks • Curious, willing to learn and not afraid to take on something new • Independent, but a real team player in a small company • Practical and solution-oriented, with clear communication skills What we offer • A varied role with real responsibility from day one • The chance to shape a new product line in offshore wind • A small, informal team where your contribution is visible • Room to grow in engineering, project management or both • International projects and an energy-transition market • Competitive salary and benefits, based on experience About OES Group OES Group designs and supplies corrosion protection and asset integrity solutions for offshore wind and marine infrastructure. Our core is cathodic protection (CP), including impressed current (ICCP) systems and anti-fouling technology, delivered to projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Our Dutch office in Schiedam is a small, close-knit team with a family atmosphere. We work hard, help each other out, and short lines mean your work has direct impact. How to apply Send your CV and a short motivation to [email protected]. Questions about the role? Please contact us via: [email protected]. Please note: We currently prefer a candidate who is immediately employable and not dependent on application for a work and/or residence permit, because we cannot facilitate this application immediately. Telephone acquisition is not appreciated.

Core Responsibilities

Perform structural assessments and design work for cathodic protection products, and lead the structural design of a new offshore wind product from concept through delivery. Coordinate engineering deliverables and project progress, serve as a technical contact for clients and suppliers, and support product development and the wider team.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Offshore Engineering and at least three years of structural design experience in offshore, marine, or heavy steel structures. Candidates should have hands-on ULS, FLS, and ViV calculation experience, FEM software proficiency, knowledge of relevant standards, and an interest in project coordination; fluent English is required, while Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits