Director of Engineering
Bilbao (Spain)
Ref: UG17845491
March 11, 2025
ÉNERGIE, EAU ET GAZ
FONCTIONS
Design and Development of Monopiles
Structural design supervision: Ensure that the designed monopiles meet safety, resistance and quality standards, considering factors such as dynamic loads, marine and geotechnical conditions.
Design optimization: Implement continuous improvements
Engineering innovation: Introduce new technologies and materials.
Engineering Project Management
Project planning and control: to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Technical supervision: Ensure performance local and international regulations
Regulatory and Quality Compliance
Engineering regulations: Ensure that all designs and processes comply with international quality and safety standards for offshore structures (e.g. ISO, API, DNV GL standards).
Quality control: Establish robust quality control systems
Risk assessment: Minimize failures and guarantee the integrity of the monopiles in severe conditions.
Leadership and Development of Engineering Teams
Engineering team management: Lead a team of engineers, technicians and designers.
Training and development.
Promotion of innovation.
Coordination with Construction and Manufacturing Projects
Manufacturing support: Ensure that monopiles are manufactured in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Troubleshooting: Provide technical assistance at plant and offshore construction site.
Supervision of tests and validations.
Supplier and Subcontractor Management
Supplier selection Supervise the selection of material suppliers and subcontractors.
Research and Development (R&D)
Be aware of technological advances in the design and manufacture of monopiles.
Innovation projects: Initiate and manage R&D projects.
Cost and Efficiency Optimization
Cost reduction: Identify opportunities to reduce costs in design &manufacturing
Operational efficiency: improve production efficiency and reduce delivery times.
Interaction with Clients and Stakeholders
Customer expectations management.
Presentation of technical proposals
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Sustainable design and environmental compliance
Requisites
Minimum experience of 10-15 years in engineering roles in the offshore sector, preferably in the design and manufacture of monopiles, marine foundations or similar structures.
Experience in engineering team management:
Minimum 5 years leading technical and multidisciplinary teams in complex projects.
Experience in offshore projects: Solid experience in the development of offshore projects, including the design, analysis and construction of marine structures.
Advanced English and Spanish, Proficiency in other languages a plus.
Technical Knowledge
Structural design: Extensive knowledge of structural design principles, load analysis, and behavior of materials in marine environments.
Specialized software: Mastery of structural design and analysis software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, SAP2000, SACS, and other structural modeling and simulation programs.
Knowledge in marine geotechnics: Deep understanding of soil-structure interactions in the context of marine foundations.
Regulations and standards: Advanced knowledge of international regulations and standards applicable to offshore structures (DNV GL, API, ISO, etc.).
Management and Soft Skills
Project Management:
Leadership
Supplier and subcontractor management
Effective communication
Problem solving
Adaptability and decision-making under pressure