Structural Engineer
Location: US, TX, Houston
Employment type: Full-time
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Engineering
Company profile: Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.
Description: Corporate overviewAker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry faces now and in the futureAker Solutions’ drilling technologies business is part of a world leading supplier of drilling equipment, engineering solutions and project execution to the oil and gas industry.For our engineering office in Stockton-on-Tees, we need highly motivated individuals who can strengthen our team and support our ambitious growth plans within the drilling market.Responsibilities and tasks• Participate in project deliveries with responsibility for global and detail strength calculations of steel structures of a defined product area.• participate in concept studies and reviews• Use of Staad Pro for beam and element modelling and Abaqus for element modelling.• Hand calculations by use of basic formulas for preliminary calculations.• Follow up third part approval from DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and ABS (American Bureau of shipping)• Secure product safety in accordance with established standards.• Maintain and improve product quality and performance• Contribute to competitive product cost.• Advice mechanical engineers in structure issues.• work as partner in an integrated multi-discipline team
Requirements: Qualifications & personal attributes• Technical education BSc, MSc or Phd (Experience may compensate for lack of formal education)• Able to see the load path through a structure without calculations.• Theoretical knowledge about the statically basis for strength calculations• Ability to do hand calculations of bolt connections, welds and buckling of plates and columns• Some experience with fatigue is preferred• Knowledge of relevant regulations is preferred.(DNV, ABS, Eurocode 3)The person:• High focus on Quality and HSE• Adheres to Aker Solutions’ values• Proactive and result-oriented • Good communication and interpersonal skills• Good English both written and verbal• Independent, yet at the same time a team player• Able to transfer theoretical solutions into practical solutions for manufacturing
Benefits: We offer • Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future.• An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues.• Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance.•Friendly colleagues with high technical competence and good team spirit in an industry with a bright future• Inspiring work assignments in an international environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues•Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance• Competitive pension and personnel insurance schemes • Attractive welfare benefits
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