Structural Analyses / Principal Engineer – Asker

Introduction

Work Location: Asker
Duration: 02/02/2026 – 31/12/2026

Dovre Group is a trusted global provider of high-value project management services. We have over 30 years of experience as a global provider of project professionals and engineers for large investment projects within our Project Personnel business area. As a leading provider of services to operating and engineering companies, we are committed to provide our clients with the best possible service. All our candidates go through an extensive selection process supported by ISO 9001. To secure the best match for a project, we take time to get to know the person behind the CV.

Function

The Structural Analysis Engineer will be responsible for performing advanced structural analyses of offshore HVDC converter platforms, ensuring compliance with relevant offshore standards and project specifications. The role involves global and local structural analysis using SESAM, supporting all project phases from concept and FEED through detailed design, fabrication, transportation, installation, and in-service conditions.

 Perform global and local structural analyses of HVDC platforms using SESAM (GeniE, Sestra, Wadam, Framework, etc.).
Evaluate structural responses for:

  • In-place (operational and extreme environmental conditions)
  • Transportation and load-out
  • Lifting, lifting points, and temporary conditions
  • Installation and commissioning phases
  • Perform code checks in accordance with DNV standards
  • Assess structural capacity for fatigue, ultimate limit state (ULS), accidental limit state (ALS), and serviceability limit state (SLS).
  • Support design of primary and secondary steel, including deck structures and support frames.
  • Prepare and review: Design basis, Structural analysis reports  and Calculations.
  • Coordinate with electrical, layout, marine, and fabrication disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions

Requirements

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Required Work Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in offshore structural engineering.
  • Proven experience with HVDC platforms, offshore substations, or large topside structures.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Strong hands-on experience with SESAM suite: GeniE, Sestra, Wadam, Framework
  • Experience with transportation, lifting, and installation analyses is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with steel structures subjected to dynamic and fatigue loading.
  • Experience working on EPCI or EPC projects is preferred.
  • Knowledge of DNV offshore standards
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Good technical understanding
  • Be systematic and accurate
  • Communicate well in English and Norwegian – both oral and in writing

Offer

Dovre Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.

Information

For more information about the position above or working for Dovre Group, please contact:
 
Barbara Johnsen
Key Account Manager
barbara.johnsen@dovresolutions.com
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Location

ID

Job ID: #34940