Offshore Structural Engineer

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.

As an Offshore Structural Engineer, you will perform technical tasks assigned by the Lead/Senior Engineer for offshore feasibility studies, conceptual design, basic engineering, FEED, detailed design, and EPC/EPCM projects. In this role, you will be involved in executing structural analysis and design, preparing engineering calculations and reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting 3D modeling and detailing activities.

About the positionThe Offshore Structural Engineer performs technical tasks and delivers structural engineering services in accordance with Aibel requirements, client specifications, applicable codes, statutory requirements, project schedules, and budgets across offshore oil and gas projects in FEED, detailed design, greenfield, and brownfield modification phases.

In this role, your responsibilities include:

• Perform technical tasks assigned by the Lead/Senior Engineer for offshore feasibility studies, conceptual design, basic engineering, FEED, detailed design, and EPC/EPCM projects.
• Deliver structural engineering services in accordance with Aibel requirements, client specifications, applicable codes, statutory requirements, project schedules, and budgets.
• Participate in offshore oil and gas projects during FEED, detailed design, greenfield, and brownfield modification phases.
• Perform structural analysis and design of offshore structures, including topside modules, fixed platforms, jackets, and associated steel structures.
• Perform in-service and pre-service structural analyses using SACS software, including in-place, loadout, transportation, and lifting analyses.
• Prepare structural calculations, analysis reports, engineering reports, and other technical deliverables for primary, secondary, and tertiary steel structures.
• Ensure the technical quality and accuracy of engineering work and complete assigned tasks within the agreed schedule.
• Identify engineering issues and potential problems, develop appropriate solutions, and seek technical support when required.
• Coordinate effectively with structural engineers, designers, and other engineering disciplines to support integrated engineering solutions.
• Provide engineering input and support to designers for 3D modelling, structural detailing, fabrication detailing, and drawing preparation.
• Support Lead/Senior Engineers in preparing weight control reports and material take-off (MTO) reports.
• Assist Lead/Senior Engineers in reviewing 2D drawings and 3D models prepared by the design and drafting teams.
• Work collaboratively as one team, adapt to changing priorities, and support activities beyond the primary scope of the role when needed to achieve overall project and team objectives.
• Be available for short-term assignments at client or company offices when required by project needs.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Structural Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

• Minimum Level I Professional Engineering License from the Engineering Council of Thailand.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant structural engineering experience in the offshore and/or onshore oil and gas industry, including in-service and pre-service structural design and analysis.
• Experience in structural analysis and design of offshore structures, particularly topside modules, FPSOs, and fixed platforms, and associated steel structures.
• Working knowledge of SACS structural analysis software is required. Experience with ABAQUS and/or USFOS is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant international offshore structural codes and standards.

Personal qualities

Self-motivated, responsible, and proactive, with a positive attitude toward teamwork and continuous learning. Demonstrates good analytical and problem-solving skills, and is able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural engineering environment, with a good command of written and spoken English.

Become our colleague
Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.

Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.

We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Workplace: Thailand, Bangkok or Map Ta Phut

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