Join us as Senior Structural Engineer

We are looking for several experienced Senior Structural Engineers to strengthen and further develop our team supporting our SURF, Construction, Decommissioning and Mooring services.

You will be responsible to design and analyse structural systems for various projects, conduct structural modelling, calculations and analyses using engineering software. Your creativity and expertise will be essential in develop integrated design solutions. By ensuring timely completion and maintaining exceptional quality in all assigned tasks, your contribution will play a crucial role in the overall success of our projects. 
 
You will experience a dynamic and varied workday, with opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects across the Atlantic region.
 
Far from ordinary - It is not your everyday job 

Join DOF Subsea as a Senior Structural Engineer and be at the forefront of marine operations. You'll:

• Deliver complex subsea projects— integrated with engineering team —ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality results.

• Technical deliverables bringing innovation and precision to every challenge.

• Drive compliance and continuous improvement by aligning with DOF's high standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

• Make an impact by mentoring junior engineers, enhancing HSE practices, and contributing to smarter, safer project execution.

• Be part of an integrated offshore services company combining vessel-, ROV- and AUV- ownership with project management.

• Build deeper expertise in your field while gaining the opportunity to expand your experience across SURF, Construction, IMR, Decommissioning and Mooring services.

You will experience a dynamic and varied workday, with opportunities to work on a diverse range of SOW across the Atlantic region, such as. 

• Mobilisation and Demobilisation

• Seafastening Design and Development

• Design of installation aids

• Design drawings and fabrication follow up

• Rigging design and verification

If you're ready to take on exciting offshore challenges with a global leader, there will be opportunities to travel offshore, participate in offshore mobilisations and gain hands-on operational experience. Apply now and be part of DOF's dynamic, forward-thinking team.

Requirements

As a foundation you should have: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field 

• Fluent in English (both written and verbal) 

• Experienced with FE-analysis software (Ansys or similar) 

• Experienced with Design software ( Inventor, Autocad and Vault)

• Experienced with seafastening of flex-lay spread onboard OCV

• Strong analytical and reporting skills 

• Attention to detail and quality 

 
In addition to the requirements above we believe you should have the following experience: 
 

Senior Structural Engineer (5+ years relevant experience) 

• Strong background in structural analysis and design, with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges 

• 5+ years of experience with detailed engineering of related to vessel and marine operations 

• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (DNV / Eurocode / ABS) 

• Able to work independently and take ownership in projects 

 
It is also an advantage to have experience with or knowledge of seafastening design, lifting equipment, steel fabrication and ship structures, 2D/3D skills and programming skills such as Python.

Is this the perfect role for you, but you don’t meet every single requirement? We value the right person over a perfect match to a job description. Research shows that underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement, and we don’t want that to hold great talent back, so we encourage you to apply. It’s the best way for us to find the right talent for this role, or another, and that could be you.

Office location is Bergen or Haugesund, Oslo is optional. It is essential that applicants either reside within commuting distance or plan to relocate to meet this requirement. Please confirm in your application that you do so.

Application due date: 31.08.2026

For inquiries, contact:

Per Christian Vie, Engineering Manager: Perchristian.vie@dof.com

Inger Irina Lie, Recruitment Specialist: ingeririna.lie@dof.com

Security assessment

For this position, DOF Subsea Norway will conduct an assessment of the applicant's security suitability, including affiliations to high-risk countries and a background check. High-risk countries are defined as those that, according to the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), are considered to pose a threat to Norway’s national security interests. Please note that the outcome of such assessments may affect the recruitment process and the possibility of employment.

According to Norwegian security authorities, candidates with affiliation to high-risk countries may pose a potential security risk because they are more vulnerable to being exploited and/or recruited by state threat actors. The assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out by asking all applicants to answer questions designed to identify any affiliation with high-risk countries. If the candidate proceeds further in the recruitment process, additional mapping questions will be sent in order to assess the degree of affiliation with the high-risk country.

The affiliation assessment is based on non-discriminatory criteria and does not involve any differential treatment based on ethnicity or other protected characteristics. The assessment will focus on how closely the candidate is affiliated with the country through factors such as citizenship, family relationships, financial relationships or other affiliations. The assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries forms part of an overall assessment of the candidate’s security suitability.