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Junior Marine Structural Engineer

Confidential employer · Trondheim · Posted 9 Oct 2026

Job summary

This entry-level position suits recent graduates or engineers with up to five years' experience specializing in marine structural engineering. The role involves working on innovative projects including design and analysis of floating aquaculture systems, renewable energy structures, and coastal infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and a passion for marine structural design within an interdisciplinary consulting environment based in Trondheim, Norway.

Location and work setup

Location
Trondheim
Work setup
On-site

Responsibilities

Key duties include performing structural design and finite element analyses of marine structures, concept development in collaboration with clients, assessing structural responses to environmental forces, analyzing flexible and slender marine structures, ensuring compliance with design standards, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and preparing technical reports and documentation.

Qualifications

Applicants should be in their final MSc or PhD year or have up to five years of relevant experience in marine technology or structural engineering, preferably focused on marine structures. Strong analytical and numerical modelling skills, proficiency in English, and an eagerness to learn Norwegian are required. Knowledge of finite element methods, structural dynamics, marine loads, and experience with relevant software tools such as Abaqus or Ansys, as well as programming skills like Python, are advantageous.

Skills

structural designfinite element analysismarine structuresconcept developmentnumerical modellingstructural verificationhydrodynamics collaborationtechnical documentationPythonAbaqusAnsysDNV SESAMAutodesk Inventor