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Marine and Floating Structures Calculation Engineer (M/F/X)

Manpower España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

A company specializing in engineering and the development of solutions for maritime projects and renewable energies is looking to incorporate a Marine and Floating Structures Calculation Engineer to join its technical team in the Lleida area (Catalonia).

The selected person will participate in projects of high technical complexity related to offshore infrastructure and floating structures, providing innovative solutions in an environment where technical excellence and innovation are fundamental pillars.

🎯 Desired Profile

The company is looking for a person with a degree in Naval and Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications.

Experience in advanced structural calculation and in maritime, offshore, or floating structure projects is essential. Experience in the design of mooring, mooring, and anchoring systems, as well as in projects linked to floating photovoltaic platforms, offshore wind, or port infrastructure, will be especially valued.

Solid knowledge of strength of materials, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, fluid mechanics, dynamic analysis, environmental load calculation, and applicable sector regulations (DNV, Eurocodes, ISO, or API) is required.

Likewise, proficiency in structural calculation and finite element (FEA) tools will be valued, as well as experience with software such as ANSYS AQWA, OrcaFlex, MOSES, SAP2000, STAAD Pro or similar, and knowledge of BIM environments.

In terms of competencies, the company seeks a person with high analytical capacity, technical rigor, attention to detail, ability to solve complex problems, planning, organization, and ease of working in multidisciplinary teams.

🛠️ Main Functions

The mission of the position will be to design, analyze, and validate marine and floating structures intended for energy and industrial projects, guaranteeing the stability, safety, structural strength, and technical viability of the developed solutions.

Main responsibilities include:

Design and calculation of floating structures and support systems for maritime and offshore installations.
Performing structural calculations using finite element software (FEA) and other simulation tools.
Analysis of the static and dynamic stability of floating platforms.
Design and sizing of mooring and anchoring systems.
Evaluation of structural behavior against wind, waves, marine currents, and other environmental actions.
Preparation of calculation reports, technical reports, engineering documentation, and technical specifications.
Participation in design reviews and technical validation processes.
Coordination with naval, mechanical, civil, electrical, and BIM engineering teams.
Technical support during the manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases of the projects.
Optimization of technical solutions ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

🚀 What does the company offer?

✅ Permanent contract and stable project.

✅ Full-time schedule from Monday to Friday.

✅ Participation in highly innovative engineering projects linked to the maritime sector and renewable energies.

✅ Highly specialized work environment, collaborating with professionals from different engineering disciplines.

✅ Continuous training and professional development in offshore technologies, advanced structural calculation, and state-of-the-art engineering solutions.

✅ Competitive remuneration, according to experience, knowledge, and assumed responsibilities. (€25,000-35,000 gross per year).

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Ingeniero/a de cálculo de estructuras marítimas y flotantes (H/M/X)

Ingeniero/a de Cálculo de Estructuras Marítimas y Flotantes (H/M/X)

Una compañía especializada en ingeniería y desarrollo de soluciones para proyectos marítimos y energías renovables busca incorporar un/a Ingeniero/a de Cálculo de Estructuras Marítimas y Flotantes para formar parte de su equipo técnico en la zona de Lérida (Cataluña)

La persona seleccionada participará en proyectos de alta complejidad técnica relacionados con infraestructuras offshore y estructuras flotantes, aportando soluciones innovadoras en un entorno donde la excelencia técnica y la innovación son pilares fundamentales.

🎯 Perfil deseado

La compañía busca una persona con formación en Ingeniería Naval y Oceánica, Ingeniería Civil, Ingeniería Industrial, Ingeniería Mecánica o titulaciones equivalentes.

Será imprescindible aportar experiencia en cálculo estructural avanzado y en proyectos marítimos, offshore o estructuras flotantes. Se valorará especialmente la experiencia en el diseño de sistemas de amarre, fondeo y anclaje, así como en proyectos vinculados a plataformas fotovoltaicas flotantes, eólica offshore o infraestructuras portuarias.

Se requiere un sólido conocimiento en resistencia de materiales, hidrostática, hidrodinámica, mecánica de fluidos, análisis dinámico, cálculo de cargas ambientales y normativa aplicable al sector (DNV, Eurocódigos, ISO o API).

Asimismo, se valorará el manejo de herramientas de cálculo estructural y elementos finitos (FEA), así como experiencia con software como ANSYS AQWA, OrcaFlex, MOSES, SAP2000, STAAD Pro o similares y conocimientos en entornos BIM.

A nivel competencial, se busca una persona con elevada capacidad analítica, rigor técnico, orientación al detalle, capacidad para resolver problemas complejos, planificación, organización y facilidad para trabajar en equipos multidisciplinares.

🛠️ Funciones principales

La misión de la posición será diseñar, analizar y validar estructuras marítimas y flotantes destinadas a proyectos energéticos e industriales, garantizando la estabilidad, seguridad, resistencia estructural y viabilidad técnica de las soluciones desarrolladas.

Entre sus principales responsabilidades se encuentran:

Diseño y cálculo de estructuras flotantes y sistemas de soporte para instalaciones marítimas y offshore.
Realización de cálculos estructurales mediante software de elementos finitos (FEA) y otras herramientas de simulación.
Análisis de la estabilidad estática y dinámica de plataformas flotantes.
Diseño y dimensionamiento de sistemas de amarre, fondeo y anclaje.
Evaluación del comportamiento estructural frente a viento, oleaje, corrientes marinas y otras acciones ambientales.
Elaboración de memorias de cálculo, informes técnicos, documentación de ingeniería y especificaciones técnicas.
Participación en revisiones de diseño y procesos de validación técnica.
Coordinación con equipos de ingeniería naval, mecánica, civil, eléctrica y BIM.
Soporte técnico durante las fases de fabricación, instalación y puesta en marcha de los proyectos.
Optimización de soluciones técnicas garantizando el cumplimiento de los estándares de seguridad y calidad.