Senior Engineer – Structural Design

About the Role 

As a Senior Structural Engineer at NOV, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, and fabrication of large welded steel structures used in offshore energy systems. Working from our Brøndby office, you’ll contribute your expertise to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of our subsea pipe systems—systems that operate in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

You will join our Structures & Ancillaries department, a team of passionate and highly skilled engineers and technical designers dedicated to delivering excellence. From concept to offshore installation, you’ll follow your designs through every stage, collaborating closely with cross-functional project teams and trusted subcontractors to bring innovative and reliable structural solutions to life. 

Our flexible offshore pipe-systems must function flawlessly in all conditions. And to keep the pipes in place, we use many types of structural components – from anchors to buoyancy modules. The overall job assignment is to undertake the design and fabrication of these components.

About the Company 

At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world. 

At NOV’s business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers’ energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy—helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition. 

SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US).  Globally, our team includes around 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV’s workforce of approximately 34,000 employees. 

What We Offer 

• A dynamic, international work environment with colleagues from over 50 nationalities.
• The opportunity to see your work realized—from design to offshore installation.
• Exposure to complex engineering challenges and cutting-edge technologies.
• Professional growth and development through mentorship, training, and project diversity.
• A workplace that values reliability, safety, and sustainability—because delivering excellence is what drives us. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analyses of offshore steel structures according to offshore standards (e.g. DNV, NORSOK, ISO, API, etc.) and other customer specifications.
• Prepare design reports and provide technical input to Structural Designers for detailed drawings.
• Prepare technical specifications for steel structures and polymer components to subcontractors based on customer input and other engineering teams within NOV Flexibles.
• Conduct fabrication follow-ups with international sub-suppliers, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Participate in and occasionally lead technical meetings with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and check design documentation prepared by colleagues.
• Manage and respond to customer comments to ensure progress and quality in line with project plans.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, purchasing, project management, and documentation functions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department by sharing best practices and contributing to process optimization.
• Occasional travel (5–10 days/year) to sub-suppliers abroad for fabrication follow-up and project coordination.

Qualifications & Skills 

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,  
• experience in the design and analysis of steel structures, preferably within the offshore industry.
• Excellent communication skills in and English, both written and verbal.

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