structural engineers for maritime engineering projects

NIRAS is experiencing a rapid increase in our large infrastructure projects portfolio, including projects within offshore and marine constructions.

We are therefore seeking experienced structural engineers with a high level of design and technical competence and an interest in project management.  

Job description

As a specialist, you thrive on the following role and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of guidelines for defining the design basis, design layout and calculation models for pier construction (e.g.. oil terminals) and container terminal projects.  
• Act as technical lead on the project team, in connection with design development of all steel structures. 
• Take on the role of mentor and technical advisor for junior colleagues  in connection with project implementation. 
• Undertake specific design work. 

Candidates should expect the job to include some travelling (min. 30 days / year).  We have currently, projects in countries such as: Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and many more.

General qualifications and experience

We are looking for a structural engineer with a high level of technical expertise and solid experience in design of large steel structures with the following characteristics:

• Located in seismic activity areas 
• Dynamically affected 
• Constructed with an advanced latticework

Prior experience in design of marine constructions, is an advantage, but not a prerequisite.

The person we are looking for will have good communication and interpersonal skills with exposure to clients as well as colleagues, naturally inquisitive, technically and professionally engaged and possess a genuine interest in acquiring new knowledge and sharing existing experience.   

We offer

You will become a part of our Ports and Maritime business unit, consisting of approximately 60 employees, who in addition to marine constructions also work in coastal protection, hydraulic modelling, offshore windfarm foundations and geotechnical investigations.

A position within one of Denmark’s leading consulting engineering firms, where personal responsibility, commitment and independence is highly regarded in everything we do. 

You will be offered an employment contract which includes health insurance, flexible work/staff benefits and a competitive wage to match your qualifications and experience. 

Application instructions

Interested candidates should send their supporting application letter and CV to kca@niras.dk.

For more information and questions about this position, please contact team leader Christian Paulsen on telephone 0045 4810 4268 or e-mail: chp@niras.dk.

NIRAS is one of the largest engineering consultancies in Denmark, with competences in a wide range of disciplines. Our 1400 employees deliver consultancy services in the following areas: building, public utilities, environment, climate and energy, infrastructure, planning and ecomomics. NIRAS has 14 offices in Denmark; daughter-companies in 10 countries; and departments in Poland, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, and the Ukraine.