Principal Engineer

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Acteon Group Ltd Full time

2H is an independently operated subsidiary owned by Acteon which specialises in advanced systems engineering. With over 30 years in the offshore energy business and a reputation as a leader in marine structure dynamics, complex system design and integrity management, 2H's expertise has seen them enhance oil and gas operations, create efficiencies in fixed and floating wind, and pioneer leading edge initiatives to support decarbonisation.

2H is on a mission to conceive and deliver the offshore technology of tomorrow. To do that, we need the brightest engineering minds, future-thinking problem-solvers and leaders who can help us come up with new ideas for real-life industry challenges. Are you up for the challenge?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Principal Engineer with particular experience in renewable energy project management and business development to support our Europe business from within our Aberdeen office and to manage, further develop and undertake engineering and design activities in the offshore and renewable energy business. Our engineering department is experiencing a period of rapid growth as we strive to meet increasing demand in both renewables and oil and gas projects.

By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in helping us develop solutions to support energy industry and decarbonisation contributions. As part of our team, you will manage multi-disciplinary project teams across a wide variety of offshore engineering projects, including conceptual, feasibility and FEED studies, detailed design and verification activities. You will take a leading role on these projects and develop strong working relationships with the engineering team and our clients. You will take responsibility to support and develop engineers within the team to deliver the technical excellence 2H expect across a wide variety of engineering projects.

This role is based in Aberdeen, and is primarily supporting our UK and Paris offices and serving clients across the European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. We anticipate occasional travel to the 2H offices and clients to support projects depending on the experience you bring to the business.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the energy sector, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to contribute to our ongoing growth, we encourage you to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Primarily execute, guide and review analysis and design work for dynamic structures, interpreting results to form sound engineering judgements and recommendations in one or more of the following fields; Fixed and Floating Offshore Wind moorings, anchors and cables (primary focus) and other decarbonisation technologies (wave energy converters, seawater intake risers and more)
  • Apply knowledge of numerical analysis techniques including finite element analysis (FEA) and dynamic analysis of structures
  • Liaise with clients and the 2H team to solve problems and establish viable solutions for systems configuration and operation
  • Prepare and review project technical documentation including presentations, reports and specifications
  • Participate in and lead meetings and presentations to clients
  • Support business development activities and represent 2H at conferences, expos and seminars

Requirements

  • Minimum 2:1 Masters degree in relevant engineering degree (mechanical, civil, ocean, hydrodynamics, structural)
  • Minimum 6-8 years' experience in the offshore energy industry
  • Track record of undertaking either moorings, anchors and cables analysis, riser analysis, conductor analysis, installation analysis or similar in OrcaFlex or Flexcom
  • Capability to oversee and review complex dynamic analysis based design work, interpreting results to form sound engineering judgements and recommendations
  • Ability and enthusiasm to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team, with a strong sense of personal accountability and self-motivation
  • Excellent communicator, in both written and verbal forms, with highly effective inter-personal skills supported by good attention to detail
  • Knowledge of relevant codes and standards
  • Desire and ambition to achieve both technical and personal excellence by committing to personal and professional development
  • Preferably chartered or seeking to become chartered


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