What’s it all about?
You will participate in a project team of structural engineers and designers and advise on technical matters. In the role of senior engineer you will report to the lead engineer and work together with other engineering disciplines, project manager and client counterpart.
What will you do as a Senior Structural Design Engineer?
In the role of Structural Design Engineer you are responsible for the design and integration of structural components within our offshore structures.
You will invent, select, specify and develop, in the concept, basic and detail design phase, structural components & systems typically found in the fixed offshore structure in (a.o.) windfarms and in the installation equipment therefore. You will work on the integration of structural components such as pile guiding tools, pile upending tools, foundation pile grippers, levelling tools, grout seals, jacking and skidding systems, locking systems, hydraulic cylinders, shafts, bearings etc.
You will translate the functional requirements of structural systems (moving, rotating, fixing, locking etc.) into a practical design, perform and specify the sizing thereof, communicate with suppliers & customers on the product selection and work together with our engineers for the integration into the designs.
You will be performing the necessary design analyses and studies with accompanying reports to ensure suitability of the chosen structural solutions.
Where are you going to work?
You will be working at our office in Rotterdam with the flexibility to work 50% of your time from home. Working with KCI means that you will be part of a multicultural team of professionals in an informal and collegiate working atmosphere. To ensure a nice balance between work and fun, various social events and activities are being organized as well! The department where you will be working consists of approximately 30 Structural (Lead) Designers and (Lead) Engineers.
Which personality fits this position?
You are innovative and solution driven, practical and accurate, go for the best results every day and you can rely on a vast experience in this field of engineering. Have the ability to work independently and work well with your colleagues. You are capable to keep an overview and have organizational talent. But you also have the (communication) skills to deal well with clients, to advise them and to maintain the relationship.
What else is required for the job?
- KCI Offshore Engineering considers it important for this position that you bring the following:
- Bachelor Structural or Structural Engineering;
- 8+ years experience in relevant discipline and market;
- 6+ years experience in similar position;
- Specialist in own discipline and basic knowledge exceeding own discipline;
- Experience with FEM modeling of loads and structural elements;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent structural and technical skills;
- Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software.(AutoCAD/SolidWorks);
- Good knowledge of English and preferably also Dutch (both written and verbal);
- Entitled to work in the Netherlands.
What are we doing in return?
At KCI we invest in our staff and offer career paths, educational opportunities and interesting projects. We have a market conform employment package including a competitive salary with a guaranteed salary increase by good performance, bonus, 30 vacation days (plus paid Dutch national holidays) and a defined pension contribution plan. Furthermore, we offer good staff unemployment insurances of which the costs are borne by KCI.
Why should you work with KCI Offshore Engineering?
We are engineers that offer various services that bring people closer and move companies forward. We have a reputation for delivering creative concepts, with a high focus on execution down to the very last detail. We guide our customers through a complete project execution. From advice in the phases of acquisition and field development to fabrication & installation management, and we consider how to decommission the structure in the future. We take care of concept-, basic- and detailed engineering and continuously nourish our organisation with feedback from every stage of the project. In this way we are constantly improving our high-level engineering knowledge and smart tools. Our goal is to implement cost-effective solutions for our clients and to optimise the operational capability. KCI is part of Sif Group and operates independently. This is our approach for advancing and improving our business.
What does KCI Offshore Engineering as a company?
KCI Offshore Engineering has been providing design, engineering, and consultancy services to the offshore industry for over 40 years. By delivering end-to-end support throughout the entire project life cycle, we continuously build and refine our product knowledge, allowing us to offer the most suitable solutions at every stage of a project. We distinguish ourselves through our track record in fixed-bottom offshore assets and our in-depth expertise in offshore foundations and decommissioning. Backed by a project execution-driven structure and a team of loyal, committed experts, we are known for being flexible, pragmatic, and solution oriented.
What to do if you are interested?
Do you want to join a company that lead interesting projects also in the area of renewable energy? Please send your motivation letter and resume to HR@kci.nl. For more information about KCI, the vacancy and the application process, please contact Hans Verboon +31 10 312 62 68.
