Due to continued business growth our marine client in Glasgow is looking to add a Naval Architect to their renewables team, on a permanent basis.
As the Naval Architect, you will be responsible for undertaking project assessment, client interaction, tendering support and detailed engineering work alongside product development and R&D activities in support of Renewable Department objectives.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
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Degree (2.1) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering or other related subject.
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Strong knowledge in general engineering systems and analysis.
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Experience in one or more software packages to allow familiarity with computational methods and approaches to engineering design.
Desirable:
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Ideally 1-2 years' experience post grad in Wind Turbine Analysis, Riser Analysis, Offshore Installation Analysis, Structural Analysis or related fields.
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Strong mathematical skills.
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Working towards CEng.
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Experience in one or more programming language; Python, Matlab etc.
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Offshore Certification & OGUK / ENG1 Medical.
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Prior experience in Orcaflex is advantageous but not necessarily essential, as are abilities to code in Python.
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Broad Rhino / Strand7 / Ansys / Solidworks experience.
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Ideally the successful candidate will hold sufficient experience in some combination of the following technical fields:
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Aerodynamics (of wind turbines).
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Aeroelastic modelling of turbines.
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Turbine control systems.
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Mooring analysis and design.
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Quayside mooring.
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Hydrodynamic analysis of vessels and structures.
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Riser or dynamic cable analysis and design.
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OR closely related fields coupled with high level understanding of Classification Society or the overall regulatory environment as relevant to contribute immediately to the team activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Contribute to planning and delivery of engineering technical activities.
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Consult with clients regarding work specifications, maintaining effective client interfaces.
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Quality assurance of work performed by self and colleagues, ensuring compliance and alignment to all company procedures, industrial standards, and specific client requirements.
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Support team members with technical and commercial requirements.
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The candidate will exposed to multiple fields and aided to develop the experience to become a go-to expert in one or more chosen fields of expertise (e.g. mooring analysis, hydrodynamic analysis, vessel motions, riser design, etc).
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Provide expertise on technical issues to ensure maximum possible conversion ratio from quotes to orders.
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As required provide input / support to tendering and business development activities.
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Liaise closely with the Renewables Manager to ensure they remain informed of all technical issues.
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Liaising with Clients and updating project status under supervision.
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Prepare quotes and costs for clients as applicable.
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Detailed engineering work, including but not limited to, mooring analysis, offshore installation analysis, hydrodynamic analysis, quayside mooring analysis, dynamic cable design
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Attend project meetings, project progress report, liaising with clients and contractors as necessary.
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Ensure quality control standards are being maintained and implement quality control programmes where necessary.
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Occasional offshore visits may be required on an ad-hoc basis and so too may be international travel e.g. to attend client meetings/conferences etc.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and benefits package.