Senior Naval Architect

Are you passionate about managing engineering related scopes and collaborating with subcontractors as well as internal and external stakeholders? Do you want to work in the green offshore wind industry where your skills and expertise will help secure a sustainable future based on renewable energy? Then you might be the Senior Naval Architect we are looking for.

Cadeler is a global partner in offshore wind farm construction and maintenance, and we are part of an industry that is now, more than ever, both relevant and in high demand. As our industry continues to grow, so do we! We are now looking for a Senior Naval Architect to help with evaluation of design and technical proposals from ship designers, shipyards and equipment suppliers in connection to new buildings and vessel upgrade projects.

What will you do?
As our new Senior Naval Architect, you will participate in technical/tender preparations as well as feasibility studies, pre-design, detailed design and risk assessments for vessel operations, modifications and newbuild projects. You will have a high focus on technical subjects within general naval architecture and structural integrity related to the vessels.

Your main tasks include:

• Managing, supporting and executing engineering scopes as well as supporting Project Managers on high capex projects such as vessel newbuilds and large vessel retrofits.
• Acting as Project Manager for minor projects like upgrades, modifications or optimizations of existing assets.
• Supporting vessel management, operations and sales when specific naval architecture expertise is needed.
• Ensuring WTIV is delivered/redelivered according to contractual technical requirements.
• Ensuring post-delivery documentation and QA for projects is according to Cadeler standards as well as ensuring project requirements and timelines are met in accordance with project scope of work.
• Participating in project meetings and follow up on fabrication sites and onboard vessels as required.
• Promoting safe operations, sustainable solutions, energy efficiency and minimized environmental footprint.

To succeed in this role
Being part of the Cadeler community means you will have a natural interest and care for the environment and our shared mission to speed up the green energy transition. Your environmental considerations and the safety of our people and the planet will be a key priority in your daily work.

We are looking for an innovative profile, who gets motivated by problem solving and has a solution oriented approach. You have strong interpersonal skills and are an excellent communicator on all levels within an organization.

We think you will be a good match if you have some of the following competencies:

• Bachelor (BSc) or Master’s (MSc) degree in Naval Architecture/Structural Engineering or similar.
• Minimum seven years of proven work experience from the marine or offshore industry.
• Experience with general vessel design and structural design/engineering according to class rules and/or offshore standards.
• Pays attention to details but keeps the greater picture of the scope.
• A natural team player, but also able to steer own projects successfully from initiation to successful conclusion through a “Take the Lead” attitude.
• Able to combine a technical mindset with commercial reality and client requirements.
• IT skills: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD.

Experience or being familiar with marine or offshore operations, as well as design and construction of offshore jack-up units, is an advantage. Experience with offshore equipment design (e.g. heavy lift cranes, jacking systems) is also an advantage.

Come work with us!  
By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position working alongside a dedicated team focused on delivering excellence in the face of exciting new challenges, a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities.

Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, but we also have offices in Vejle, UK, US, and Taiwan, as well as colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels. Meet some of our colleagues here: https://www.cadeler.com/en/careers/meet-our-people/

Apply
Use the APPLY button to apply for this position. For GDPR reasons, applications are only accepted via the link and are assessed continuously until we find the right candidate, so please don’t hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible and no later than the 27th of June 2024.

Any questions regarding the position, please contact Vice President - Head of Engineering, Adrian Coman, (+45) 3144 9708, and for practical matters please contact peopleandculture@cadeler.com.

About Cadeler A/S
Cadeler is a key supplier of offshore wind installation, operations, and maintenance services. We are a pure play company, solely operating in the offshore wind industry with an uncompromising focus on safety and the environment. Cadeler’s experience as a provider of high-quality offshore wind support services, combined with innovative vessel designs, positions the company to deliver exceptional services to the industry. Cadeler is committed to enabling the global energy transition towards a future built on renewable energy. Cadeler is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: CADLR) and the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: CDLR).
More information can be found on our website: https://www.cadeler.com

CADELER is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment — it is the foundation of what we do. We are focused on equality and believe that our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin are all characteristics that make us different and contribute to a more inspiring work environment. We invite all candidates to apply for our open positions and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At CADELER, we aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equal opportunities for employment.

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