Lead Engineer - Offshore

Posted 5 days 21 hours ago by McFly & Brown

Permanent
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Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Job Description

Lead Structural Engineer - Offshore Wind & Energy Transition


Netherlands (Hybrid) Offshore Engineering €5,000 - €7,000 gross/month


Are you an experienced Lead Structural Engineer with a passion for offshore renewable energy and a strong background in offshore structures like jackets, monopiles, and topsides? We're hiring for a strategic position that allows you to lead a team and drive innovation on complex offshore wind and oil & gas projects.


Key Benefits

  • Strategic leadership in high-impact offshore energy projects
  • Opportunity to shape future offshore infrastructure
  • Direct contribution to the global energy transition


Your Responsibilities


As a Lead Engineer Offshore Structures, you'll manage a team of structural engineers and oversee the full lifecycle of offshore design projects. You'll bring technical depth, project leadership, and strategic insight.

You will:

  • Develop concept, basic, and detailed designs for offshore jackets, monopiles, topsides, and transition pieces
  • Lead and mentor engineers and designers in a collaborative team
  • Perform and validate structural analysis (ULS, FLS, ALS, SLS, lifting, transport)
  • Liaise with project managers, clients, and suppliers on technical deliverables
  • Contribute to tender processes and front-end engineering
  • Work with international codes (DNV, Eurocode, ISO) and software like SACS, Ansys, Usfos, Femap


About the Company


We are a mid-sized Dutch engineering consultancy with deep expertise in the offshore energy sector, particularly offshore substations, wind turbine foundations, and green hydrogen platforms.

Join a close-knit, multicultural team of 30+ engineers and designers. Our work culture is informal, innovative, and knowledge-driven-you'll have real ownership over your projects.


Your Profile


  • BSc or MSc in Structural or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years in structural engineering, including 3+ in a senior or lead role
  • Proven experience with offshore structures (jackets, monopiles, topsides)
  • Strong command of structural analysis techniques (ULS, FLS, ALS, SLS)
  • Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
  • Proactive, collaborative, and results-focused mindset


Don't meet every single requirement? We'd still love to hear from you.


What's on Offer


  • Competitive salary: €5,000 - €7,000 gross/month, depending on experience
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • 30 vacation days + Dutch public holidays
  • Pension plan & top-tier insurance
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Career growth, training, and development opportunities
  • Work on landmark projects that shape the energy transition


Ready to Lead?


Take the next step in your career as a Lead Offshore Structural Engineer. Apply now or contact Daniël Hoenselaar at 6 or .

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