Senior Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer - Senior position (F/M/D)

DRIVEN BY PASSION - Our mission is to ensure long-term business relationships through customer satisfaction.

UNITED HEAVY LIFT is an internationally operated and dynamically growing shipping company in the heavy-lift segment. We bring together several specialized brands and units that collectively cover all relevant functions of a modern shipping organization—from chartering and operations to crewing and technical management, as well as finance and administration.

Our fleet consists of 22 modern heavy-lift vessels, all of which are in service worldwide. This is complemented by efficient shore-based structures that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.

We invite you to join our team at our headquarters in Hamburg's HafenCity (40 hours/week):

FULL TIME

OFFICE LOCATION: HAMBURG

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design of steel structures such as grillages and cradles for heavy cargo transports
• Design of sea fastening concepts in line with class and customer requirements

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture or equivalent
• A finished apprenticeship in a metal working profession is an advantage
• Proficient in 3D design of steel structures and FE calculations (for example Inventor, RFEM and Ansys Mechanical)
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required
• Good communicative skills and team spirit
• Experience with DNV-ST-N001 preferred
• 5-10 years working experience preferable in the maritime/heavy lift industry for senior position
• Drivers license B

WHAT WE EXPECT

• Interest in maritime industry and their challenges
• Be able to work independently and execute projects from start to finish
• Flexibility

WE OFFER

• Attractive salary package according to qualifications (incl. company pension scheme)
• Challenging projects
• Flexible working hours and home office option
• Fringe benefits such as contribution to public transportation and company health care

UNITED HEAVY LIFT offers you a multifaceted and responsible position in an international company with a highly motivated, dynamic and team-oriented working environment.