Senior R&D Structural Engineer Floating Offshore Wind

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  • França Portugal
  • Permanente
  • Horário completo
  • Há 2 mêses
Senior R&D Structural EngineerCompany Overview: Become a part of the leading global technology and services provider revolutionizing the floating offshore wind energy market. Our innovative floating platform technology empowers offshore wind turbines to thrive in any water depth or seabed condition, unlocking unparalleled offshore wind potential worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, our client supports developers, independent power producers, utilities, and EPCs throughout every phase of their projects. Boasting 105 MW of cumulative capacity and a multi-GW commercial pipeline globally, our client stands at the forefront of floating offshore wind technology.Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior R&D Engineer with a Structural Engineering focus to join our team in France. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving groundbreaking innovations in design, performance, and cost-efficiency within our floating technology product line, shaping the future of wind energy.Key Responsibilities:
  • Spearhead new product designs and concept investigations for semi-submersible platforms hosting next-generation wind turbines.
  • Conduct in-depth design and analysis tasks, including preliminary sizing of steel structures, strength assessments, and fatigue analysis.
  • Collaborate closely with fabricators and shipyards to ensure seamless execution of designs.
  • Develop tools and workflows to optimize early-stage design methods for floating structural systems.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports and specifications, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
  • Represent the company in new concept and product development initiatives, both internally and externally.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in structural design and analysis of floating offshore structures, preferably with a focus on semi-submersible structures and floating offshore wind foundations.
  • Proven expertise in concept selection and pre-FEED stages of major projects.
  • Proficiency in commercial FEA software such as ANSYS, along with experience in floating wind turbine simulation software.
  • Strong familiarity with class standards and relevant regulations (ABS, BV, DNV, API).
  • Experience in programming languages (Matlab, Python, VBA) and interfacing with drafting and modeling tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary environments.
Additional Details:
  • Location: France Or Portugal
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Education Required: Master of Science in applicable field of engineering
  • Salary: Competitive package available
  • Start Date: ASAP
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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