Junior Structural Engineer
10 hours ago
Wimbledon
Doris Group UK are looking for a Junior Structural Engineer. As a leader in Engineering, advisory and project management for energy, the mission is to make conventional energies cleaner and make renewable and new energies possible. As a Junior Structural Engineer, you’ll support the design and analysis of offshore structures across a variety of energy projects. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation, we work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and efficient power and control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team shaping the future of energy systems, particularly within the renewable and offshore wind space. What you'll do • Assist in the design of offshore structures for renewable and conventional energy projects, • Apply modern analysis and design methodologies to real-world engineering challenges, • Support the development of environmental loads (wind, wave, marine conditions) from source data, • Contribute to in-service assessments such as fatigue, seismic, boat impact, and in-place analysis, • Assist with pre-service assessments including transportation and lifting studies, • Develop an understanding of installation methods and fabrication processes, • Carry out finite element analysis using industry-standard software (e.g. SESAM, SACS, STAAD.Pro, ANSYS, ABAQUS), • Support the preparation of engineering models, calculations, and technical reports, • Participate in technical discussions and project meetings, • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, • Ensure work is performed in line with internal procedures and industry standards, • Contribute to continuous improvement, including automation of tasks through programming where possible What you'll bring We’re looking for a motivated and curious engineer with a passion for offshore structures and problem-solving. You’ll ideally have: • A degree (BEng, MSc, or PhD) in Civil, Structural, or a related engineering discipline, • A strong interest in offshore engineering, marine environments, and renewable energy, • An analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems and develop solutions, • Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and finite element analysis methods, • Some familiarity (or willingness to learn) structural analysis software such as SESAM, SACS, STAAD.Pro, ANSYS, or ABAQUS, • Awareness of offshore design standards, regulations, and industry practices (desirable), • Basic programming or automation skills (e.g. Python) are advantageous, • Good understanding of physics as applied to structural and marine environments Soft skills and behaviours: • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture, • Positive, collaborative team player, • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when required, • Results-driven with the ability to meet deadlines, • Open-minded, with confidence to express and defend engineering judgement, • Strong IT literacy and commercial awareness Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact, forward-looking energy projects while developing your expertise in a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll be part of a passionate team contributing to cleaner energy solutions and safer industrial operations.