Lead Engineer – Large & Complex Projects

The energy transition is reshaping the offshore market, with major investments expected across oil & gas, shipbuilding, offshore wind, and new energy solutions.

To meet this demand, Øglænd System (Hilti Group) is strengthening its Large Projects organization to support an expanding portfolio of complex offshore projects, delivering engineered solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and constructability.

As Lead Engineer, you will drive engineering solutions from concept through installation, working closely with project managers, designers, customers, and commercial teams to deliver high‑quality, buildable, and code‑compliant structures—seeing your designs realized from calculations and 3D models to offshore installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the engineering scope in projects and ensure high‑quality structural solutions

• Shape projects from the start, contributing to project scoping and technical strategy together with Project Managers and customers

• Guide and support Design Engineers in executing robust and buildable designs

• Review and challenge engineering deliverables, including drawings, 3D models, and calculation reports

• Participate in engineering coordination meetings to ensure constructability, accessibility, and safe installation

• Estimate, plan, and follow up on engineering activities to keep projects on track

• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and yards, with occasional site visits

• Stay up to date with relevant codes, standards, technologies, and industry trends

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a structural engineer or in a similar role

• Passion for sustainable solutions

• Experience with structural calculation software (RTSAB is an advantage)

• Strong data‑driven mindset and excellent mathematical skills

• Solid general computer skills

Desirable Skills

• You take ownership and understand the link between engineering decisions and commercial outcomes

• You work in a structured and detail‑oriented way

• You communicate clearly and professionally with engineers, project teams, and customers

• You are fluent in spoken and written English (Norwegian is an advantage)

• You thrive in international, multicultural environments

• Experience from job sites or yards is an advantage

What we offer

• A challenging role in a global company with a strong industry track record

• Influence and ownership across a wide range of large and complex projects

• Long‑term career opportunities with structured personal development

• Skilled colleagues, strong collaboration, and a positive team spirit

• Competitive salary and benefits package

Application deadline: May 29
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may be conducted before the deadline. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Oglaend System was founded in 1977 in Sandnes, Norway. From the very beginning our goal has been to become the leading supplier of multidiscipline support systems, cable trays and cable ladders world-wide.

Today, the Oglaend System Group is a highly internationalised corporation with subsidiaries and agents located all over the world. The group is owned by the multinational company, Hilti, who are renown for their quality tools and fasteners for construction, energy and industry segments.

Oglaend System has factories located in Norway, Malaysia and China. Our global sales companies offer an extensive local stock and the best possible supply chain in the market. We serve customers within oil & gas, shipbuilding, wind energy, new energies, infrastructure, marine farming and many other industries.