Junior Structural Design Engineer (m/f/d) – Primary Steel

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the energy transition? At SeaRenergy, you'll work on challenging offshore wind and energy infrastructure projects in an international environment. Our 361° Offshore Expertise means comprehensive support across the entire project lifecycle – plus the extra degree that makes the difference. We go the extra mile for our customers, projects, and people. This creates diverse opportunities for professional growth – within our own teams or through exciting project assignments with our clients.

 

For our engineering team, we are currently seeking a

Junior Structural Design Engineer (m/f/d) – Primary Steel

Start date: ASAP | Location: Hamburg | Working model: Hybrid | Employment type: Permanent employment

In this position, you will become part of our internal team at SeaRenergy and contribute directly to topics that support our projects, specialist departments, and the wider group. We explicitly welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin or other personal characteristics. 

As part of your role, we will entrust you with the following responsibilities:



• Support primary steel structural design activities across concept, pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design stages for wind turbine foundations, OSS foundations and OSS topsides.
• Build structural and FEM models and evaluate analysis results.
• Contribute to ultimate, fatigue and serviceability design checks.
• Assist with reviews of external designs by checking calculations, drawings and design documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Check designs and deliverables against applicable rules, standards, guidelines and project specifications, and document findings for review.
• Review load assumptions and structural details and collaborate across engineering disciplines to understand how fabrication, transportation and installation requirements influence structural design.

Does your profile meet most of these requirements? We look forward to your application.

• Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, naval architecture, ocean engineering, offshore engineering or a related discipline.
• Initial relevant engineering experience, for example through coursework, a thesis or an internship, with exposure to engineering standards or design guidelines.
• Sound knowledge of mechanics, structural analysis, FEM and material behaviour, with an interest in offshore structures, steel design and marine, operational and installation loads.
• Initial experience with FEM or CAD software; knowledge of DNV Sesam, SACS, ANSYS or NASTRAN is an advantage, while familiarity with Python or MATLAB is a plus.
• Good written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.
• A careful and curious approach to engineering, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to continuously learn and develop.

SeaRenergy offers you a wide range of benefits for both your professional and personal life:

• Your plus in quality of life – employee discounts, comprehensive sports & wellness programs, and confidential support covering family, health, and work-life balance (EGYM Wellpass, pme Family Service).
• Employee Referral Bonus – Recommend a candidate from your network and receive up to €3,000 after they successfully complete their probation.
• BusinessBike Leasing – Lease or purchase your bicycle through tax-advantaged salary conversion, with packages from Basic to Pro.
• Occupational Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 20% for all full- and part-time employees, in partnership with Bernhard Assekuranzmakler.

At our headquarters in Hamburg, we offer a range of local benefits that make the working day more enjoyable:

• Modern Office & Pleasant Working Environment – Our new office in the heart of Hamburg (Holstenhof/Gänsemarkt) offers an open and modern workspace with plenty of room for collaboration, exchange, and easy communication  within the team.
• Lunch & Team Moments – A spacious employee area invites colleagues to enjoy breaks together, have spontaneous conversations, or spend a relaxed lunch break with the team.
• Development & Performance Reviews – Your professional and personal development matters to us. In regular performance reviews, we discuss your next development steps together and actively support your professional growth.
• On-site Shower Facilities – Perfect if you like to exercise before work or want to freshen up during the day.

You can expect a varied role with a high level of personal initiative and responsibility in a dynamic team within the offshore wind energy sector. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.

Have we sparked your interest?

Feel free to apply even if your profile does not fully meet all the requirements, as we value a willingness to learn just as much as professional expertise.