Graduate/Junior Consultant - Marine Structural Engineering

About the role

Norconsult is looking for a graduate or junior consultant (MSc or PhD) in Marine Structural Engineering to join its marine technology team in Lerkendal, Trondheim. The team works on concept development, design and verification of floating closed aquaculture systems, as well as projects in renewable energy and coastal infrastructure, covering feasibility studies through detailed engineering and third-party verification.

Key responsibilities

• Structural design and analysis of marine structures, including finite element analyses
• Concept development and design of floating closed and semi-closed aquaculture containment systems with clients
• Assessment of structural response to environmental loads
• Analysis of slender marine structures and hydroelastic systems, including flexible and membrane structures
• Structural verification against design standards and site conditions
• Collaboration with hydrodynamic and other engineering disciplines
• Preparation of calculations, reports and technical documentation

Required profile

• In the final year of study (MSc/PhD) or up to 5 years of relevant experience in Marine Technology, Structural Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with a specialization in marine structures
• Strong analytical skills and interest in structural design, analysis, concept development and numerical modelling
• Good communication skills in English, written and spoken; fluency in Norwegian is an advantage

Required skills

• Advantageous: finite element methods, structural dynamics, fatigue and non-linear structural behavior
• Advantageous: knowledge of sea loads and load effects on marine structures
• Advantageous: knowledge of steel, composites, concrete or PE
• Advantageous: FE software such as Abaqus, Ansys or DNV SESAM, 3D modelling tools such as Autodesk Inventor, and Python or other scripting languages

What we offer

• Professional challenges in complex, innovative projects with opportunities for self-development
• Career advancement in marketing, discipline expertise, line management and projects
• Informal communication channels, professional networks, mentorship and a Young Council forum for younger employees
• Flexible working hours, a bonus linked to annual financial performance, a stock ownership program and competitive salary
• Study trips, social events, company sports and cabins