Principal Structural Engineer

Rosennxt.wd3.rosenxt

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Aberdeen Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

At Rosenxt we provide holistic solutions for integrity management of offshore structures, including comprehensive engineering and fitness for service (FFS) assessments, risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies and structural health monitoring (SHM) support.

We provide these services all under one roof, enhanced by automated processes to reduce waste and rapid reporting to support risk informed decision making for meeting operational demands. Our solutions are built on a strong technological foundation that has earned decades of industry trust and credibility. 

For our Aberdeen office with flexible working models we are looking for a

Principal Structural Engineer


What you can expect

  • Leading and delivering structural integrity management projects, with the ability to perform hands-on engineering assessments involving the following:

    o   In-service analysis of fixed (topsides and jacket) and floating offshore structures  including in-place analysis, dynamic, seismic and fatigue analysis

    o   Global ultimate strength-based pushover analysis

    o   Structural reliability analysis

    o   Local topsides and jacket analysis (fire, blast, dropped object and vessel impact studies)

    o   Finite element analysis using Ansys software

    o   Operational Modal Analysis using SHM data

    o   Adequacy checks for topsides deck, flare, crane, and jacket appurtenances

  • Providing technical assurance to discipline and project tasks

  • Coordination with multi-disciplinary teams including project management to deliver projects on budget and schedule

  • Assisting the discipline manager in business development activities

  • Development of structural design briefs, specifications, operating procedures and performance standards

What you bring

To become part of the Rosenxt family, you are capable of working independently without supervision and possess an excellent technical understanding of offshore structural concepts. Moreover, you should bring with you:

  • Master degree in the field of civil/structural engineering

  • A minimum of 15 years of offshore structural engineering experience

  • Structural Integrity Management experience preferred

  • Working experience in structural dynamics

  • Proficiency in using SACS, Sesam and USFOS software

  • Knowledge of cross-discipline areas (metocean, geotechnical, corrosion, materials, and welding disciplines)

  • Working knowledge of best practices and relevant API and ISO offshore structural standards

  • Exposure to RBI strategies

  • Possess excellent report writing and general communication skills

  • Be pro-active, organized, and self-directed, with the ability to work independently within a team

  • Ability to work closely and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Willingness to travel to site offices for meetings and offshore facilities for data collection and engineering coordination

Look forward to

  • Development opportunities and career opportunities in a global, innovative, and long-term oriented group of companies with family character

  • Flexible working time and home office possible

  • An open, informal corporate culture, where we celebrate success with social event

  • Company Pension scheme with 10% employer deduction in addition to the base salary

  • Company sponsored life insurance and private medical insurance

  • Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

More information about the Rosenxt Group please click here:
www.rosen-nxt.com

About this role

Summary

Lead structural integrity management projects and perform engineering assessments.

Job title

Principal Structural Engineer

Experience level

15+ years

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Located in Aberdeen with flexible remote work options

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master degreeoffshore structural engineeringstructural dynamicsSACSSesamUSFOSAPI standardsISO standardsRBI strategiesreport writingcommunication

Preferred skills

structural integrity management

Specializations

structural integrityoffshoreanalysisdesigndynamics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Aberdeen, UK

Hybrid City