Structural Engineer for Port and Marine works

Job Description

Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Denmark

We invite you to bring your best marine and geotechnical knowledge into play, joining our dedicated team of port and marine engineers contributing to innovation and high-quality design solution. To succeed in this role, you must have experience in the design of marine constructions and soil-structure interaction. 

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Ports, Marine and Coastal Engineering Department as our new Structural Marine Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Structural Marine and Geotechnical Engineer, you will be part of a diverse international department with over 40 engaged and technical strong marine and coastal engineers at Ramboll’s offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Aalborg, and work on both major international and domestic marine projects across all stages from planning to detailed design and supervision, together with our team of highly engaged and specialized engineers.

We are currently involved in several exiting ports and marine projects, were the interaction of structural design, geotechnical expertise and hydraulic knowledge is key. For example, in live expanding deign of several Danish ports, port extension of Rønne Port, new FSRU terminal in Gdansk and new Terminal in Nuuk. All projects where we are doing what we are great at, driving the technical excellence and supporting growth of the blue infrastructure and green energy transition.

Our department works with a broad spectrum of marine projects, from feasibility studies to detailed design and supervision. Our team is well balanced between senior experts, project managers, specialists and newly graduates. Knowledge sharing and open-minded collaboration across all levels within the department and across the organisation is part of our DNA and enables us to deliver innovative yet efficient solutions on a high-quality standard. Your future colleagues have extensive experience from both national and international port, marine, geotechnical and coastal projects. The multidisciplinary aspect of Ramboll and focus on innovation and sustainability, gives you a unique opportunity to work with experts from all fields, developing your skills further.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Detailed design of a wide variety of marine and geotechnical structures, such as quay walls, caissons, dikes, bollard foundations, mooring dolphins, foundations, retaining walls, rock revetments etc.
• Advanced modelling of geo-structural challenges, using FE-software such as PLAXIS and OPTUM to model complex soil-structure behaviour and deformation.
• Design of structural elements in steel and concrete both analytical and by using FE-modelling for more complex structures
• Detailed design from start to finish with high level of responsibility and “hands-on” optimisation processes where you are the key player
• Evaluation and dimensioning of port related equipment, i.e. fenders and bollards
• Life-time assessment of existing structures
• Occasional site supervision (also on projects you have designed)
• Coordination of drawing production

About you

• A master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Proven experience in the design of marine structures, or other concrete or steel civil structures
• Are motivated both independently and in teams
• Are a curious and ambitious with the desire to learn and develop
• Are motivated to contribute in driving our automation efforts through tool development
• You have experience in programming (i.e. PYTHON or MATLAB) and are motivated to continue applying these skills.
• English and Danish at a professional level, any other language skills are a plus

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include an open mindset and the ability to both work independently and as a team player.
You are a confident communicator and enjoy to push the innovation and technical excellence to the next level.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Deadline: 10.11.2024

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Denmark

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in Denmark has more than 4,000 employees across twelve offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Management Consulting, Environment & Health, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.