Seaway 7 is a global leader in the delivery of fixed offshore wind farm projects, supporting developers to bring sustainable, renewable energy to the world through the construction of fixed offshore wind farms.
We are a global company headquartered in Oslo - Norway with five further main offices in Aberdeen – UK, Leer – Germany, Vejle - Denmark, Taipei - Taiwan and Zoetermeer - the Netherlands, and furthermore a local presence in all key offshore wind regions around the world. We employ more than 500 people onshore, and an offshore workforce of around 400.
Our values are what guide us every day: safety, integrity, performance, collaboration, sustainability and innovation.
With more than 10 years of offshore wind experience, a state-of-the art fleet, specialist technologies and a range of integrated contracting models, we are well positioned to seize the opportunities of this rapidly growing market. We are expanding our teams in readiness for this growth. Will you be the next addition to join Seaway 7 for this exciting future?
Development Engineer
We are looking for someone with a passion for bringing concepts to life, and experience with development projects all the way from concept to execution phase, and skills within technical project management, structural/ mechanical engineering and preferably knowledge within naval architecture, geotechnical and/or marine engineering.
Your main tasks will cover technical project management including internal and external stakeholder management, concept development and follow-up, and carrying out “light” engineering work.
Below are some of (but not limited to) the tasks you will be expected to perform:
- Prepare concept presentations and project management plans
- Liaise with internal and external engineering and marine operation specialists
- Prepare scope of works and coordinate engineering consultants (contracted to provide e.g. equipment development, calculation reports and steel construction drawings)
- Review and/or facilitate review by internal specialists of documentation provided by engineering consultants
- Prepare, facilitate and follow up on design and operational risk workshops
- Prepare or provide input to time schedules and budgets
- Ensure high quality and efficiency in own and sub-contracted work
- Participate in meetings with external stakeholders and clients
- Prepare and review simple 2D drawings such as e.g. vessel layouts
- Prepare and/or manage engineering feasibility studies (could be simple drawings, or using external engineering consultants)
- Prepare method statements, operational procedures, and risk assessments (based on technical knowledge and/or input from specialists)
Skills AND KNOWLEDGE
Below are the desirable, but not required, skills and knowledge in our ideal candidates
- Experience in small or larger scale development projects from concept to execution
- Experience in technical project management
- Ability to process technical and engineering information and reports
- Experience with wind turbine transport and installation
- Preferably knowledge on cranes and lifting operations
- Basic skills in Autodesk AutoCad (and Inventor) or interest to learn
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Teams
- Fluent in English and preferably communicative in Danish
EDUCATION
A higher technical education in structural, geotechnical or mechanical engineering, marine technology, naval architecture or similar at BSc or MSc level.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
You must have the curiosity and interest to actively deliver the most elegant solution for the team and our clients. We are looking for a person who is innovative, yet rational and able to focus on workable solutions.
This Role Profile outlines the main areas of responsibility; however the role holder may be required to perform any other necessary duties within their experience and capabilities from time to time.
ABOUT Seaway7:
Seaway7 is a highly capable and experienced partner for the delivery of offshore wind farm projects, as well as a provider of specialist heavy lifting and cable installation services.
With combined expertise in project management, engineering, procurement, fabrication, heavy lifting and cable installation services, Seaway 7 can deliver these services in a comprehensive array of contractual structures including engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI), transportation & installation (T&I) and balance of plant (BoP) to our clients in the offshore Renewables sector.
Seaway7 offer its services to our customer on the basis of these six divisions:
- Wind Turbines
- Transportation and installation of wind turbines generators.
- Heavy Transportation
- Transportation using 5 submersible heavy transport vessels
- Heavy Lifting
- Transportation and installation of foundations and substations
- Offshore Cables
- EPIC and transport and installation of inner-array grid cables
- EPCI Solutions
- Foundation design and fabrication and full balance of plant EPCIs
- Integrated Projects
- Projects which include combinations of multiple Seaway 7 divisions
The combination of Heavy Lifting, Offshore Cable installation, and EPCI capabilities and expertise, makes Seaway7 a versatile and highly capable partner of choice for the delivery of all complete offshore projects.
Seaway 7 are committed to creating a diverse workforce and we look to offer excellent career opportunities as you develop your skills and aspirations.