Structural Engineer – Senior position (F/M/D)
DRIVEN BY PASSION – Our mission is to ensure long-term business relationships through customer satisfaction.
UNITED HEAVY LIFT is an internationally operated and dynamically growing shipping company in the heavy-lift segment. We bring together several specialized brands and units that collectively cover all relevant functions of a modern shipping organization—from chartering and operations to crewing and technical management, as well as finance and administration.
Our fleet consists of 22 modern heavy-lift vessels, all of which are in service worldwide. This is complemented by efficient shore-based structures that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.
We invite you to join our team at our headquarters in Hamburg’s HafenCity (40 hours/week):
FULL TIME
OFFICE LOCATION: HAMBURG
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design of steel structures such as grillages and cradles for heavy cargo transports
- Design of sea fastening concepts in line with class and customer requirements
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture or equivalent
- A finished apprenticeship in a metal working profession is an advantage
- Proficient in 3D design of steel structures and FE calculations (for example Inventor, RFEM and Ansys Mechanical)
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is required
- Good communicative skills and team spirit
- Experience with DNV-ST-N001 preferred
- 5-10 years working experience preferable in the maritime/heavy lift industry for senior position
- Drivers license B
WHAT WE EXPECT
- Interest in maritime industry and their challenges
- Be able to work independently and execute projects from start to finish
- Flexibility
WE OFFER
- Attractive salary package according to qualifications (incl. company pension scheme)
- Challenging projects
- Flexible working hours and home office option
- Fringe benefits such as contribution to public transportation and company health care
UNITED HEAVY LIFT offers you a multifaceted and responsible position in an international company with a highly motivated, dynamic and team-oriented working environment. We look forward to receiving your meaningful application, supported by your salary expectations and earliest possible date of entry by E-Mail: career@unitedheavylift.com (max. 2 attachments, in PDF format only).


