Graduate Structural Engineer

About Wood Thilsted

Wood Thilsted (WT) is a worldleading engineering consultancy specialising in offshore wind farm development from earlystage feasibility through to construction and operation. We are a purpose-driven company delivering engineering consultancy services. We have been consistently successful in attracting the most competent and experienced engineering specialists passionate about working in the global wind industry.

Weoperateglobally supporting projectslocatedthe UK Europe Asia Australia and North America. We currently employ staff of over160 most based in the UK and Denmark but also in offices in TaiwanSouthKoreaJapanandPoland.

We are in search of an ambitious Graduate Structural Engineer to join ourSecondary Structuresdepartment from September primary work location will be in one of our UK officeseither inEdinburgh or London. You may expect some travelling in Northern Europe in relation to your work. Opportunities for short- or long-term assignments abroad may also be available.

The Team

You will join the Secondary Structures department. Secondary Structures are defined as safe and O&M friendly structures to access and work on the offshore wind turbine. We engage early with the client and subcontractors to arrive at the safest possible design in line with the latest HSE addition secondary structures have a minimal impact on the primary structure and are optimised for fabrication.

You will work on challenging and large-scale offshore wind projects where you will provide high-quality deliverables to our clients for the design of wind turbine foundations.

Role & Responsibilities:

As a Graduate Engineer your main task will be to provide high-quality deliverables to our clients in the offshore wind industry relating to structural design of your role you will:

• Develop and deliver the design ofsecondarysteel structures for fixed and floating offshore wind turbine foundations
• Contribute towards and develop your competence in structural steel design
• Collaborate and contribute as a key part of the structural design team to deliver world-class renewable energy projects
• Use your programming skills and/or finite element capabilities to enhance current designs or build new models providing a state-of-the-art designed product to the client
• Use your knowledge to prepare detailed engineering reports and technical notes documenting engineering analyses and recommendations and contribute to the development of the overall project programme budget and risk registers
• Take part in or be responsible for the development of in-house engineering software applied for structural design.

Required Experience & Qualifications

You should hold a masters degree or higher in civil structural or mechanical engineering. You should thrive in an international environment and speak and write English fluently. You have a strong drive and take initiative and responsibility for your assignments and you get motivated by creating excellent results through teamwork.

Furthermore it is an advantage if you have:

• Interest in design of steel structures for offshore structures.
• Knowledge of offshore design codes such as DNV-ST-0126 Norsok N-004 ISO 19902 and Eurocode 3.
• Have experience with application of 2D and 3D FE for structural analysis

We offer excellent opportunities to influence your daily work develop new competencies and work on interesting projects. At Wood Thilsted we care about ourpeopleand we are committed to a brighter future. We have defined our set of values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. Our work environment is a place where everyone can be themselves and be their best. We are result-orientated and innovation-driven at a high professional level and with excellence in this we also offer competitive compensation and flexibility in working hours.

Application

Applications should be submittedatthecareerssitebyentering your details anduploadingyour CV(without aphoto).If you have any questions reach out to Kate Harnett at.

We are dedicated to an inclusive hiring process andproviding equal opportunities for all our job such wewill consideradjustments you may need during the application and hiring process.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a closing date of 15 June.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Required Experience:

Junior IC