Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.

As a Senior Offshore Structural Engineer, you will perform structural analysis and design for offshore and onshore facilities, contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions. In this role, you will be involved in structural design calculations, engineering deliverables, 3D model coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration across all project phases.

About the position

The Senior Offshore Structural Engineer is responsible for performing structural analysis and design calculations for FPSO and offshore fixed platform structures, including topside and jacket structures, primarily using SACS software (experience with GeniE is considered an advantage). The role involves preparing structural calculation reports, Material Take Offs (MTOs), and other related engineering deliverables, as well as providing engineering inputs for 3D modeling, structural drawings, and vendor document reviews.
You will ensure all structural deliverables comply with project requirements, international standards (API, DNV, NORSOK), and client specifications. The position requires close coordination with other engineering disciplines to ensure technical alignment and integration throughout the project lifecycle. You will support and report to the Lead Structural Engineer on assigned projects and the Structural Engineering Manager at the discipline level.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5–15 years of experience in structural design for offshore and/or onshore oil & gas or heavy industry projects.
  • Strong experience in structural analysis and design of offshore structures, including FPSO topside modules and fixed platforms, using SACS (experience with GeniE is an advantage).
  • Proven involvement in upstream oil & gas projects across FEED, basic engineering, and detailed design phases, covering both greenfield and brownfield developments.
  • Ability to provide clear and effective engineering input for 3D modeling and structural drawing detailing.
  • Strong background in structural mechanics and structural behavior of offshore structures.
  • Self motivated professional capable of working with minimal supervision, making sound engineering decisions, analyzing complex problems, and delivering focused technical solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
  • English Effective in written and verbal communication skills to write project reports and present technical issues to the design team and external parties
  • Preferably eligible to work in Thailand.

Personal qualities

The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated and technically competent engineering professional who is comfortable working with minimal supervision while making sound engineering decisions. You demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and are able to develop focused, practical technical solutions for complex structural challenges. You communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and collaborate well with multidisciplinary teams across all organizational levels. You are proactive, reliable, and professional in your work approach, with the ability to build strong working relationships and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Flexibility to support short‑term assignments at client or company offices, and eligibility to work in Thailand, are preferred.

Become our colleague
Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.

Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.

We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Application deadline and contact information:
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Manager, Engineering Resource - Nuttapong Klaharn

Work Place: Thailand, Maptaphut
Application deadline: 31 May 2026

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