Requirements: English
Company: Saitec Offshore Technologies
Region: Leioa , Euskadi
Saitec Offshore Technologies is looking for a Hydrodynamic and coupled analysis engineer to join our team at our Leioa office. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to take on a new professional challenge in the pioneering floating wind energy industry, this is your opportunity.
About us:
Saitec Offshore Technologies, established in 2016 as part of the Saitec Engineering group, is dedicated to developing innovative and economically efficient floating platform technology known as SATH (Swinging Around Twin Hull). The company also provides a wide range of engineering services in the offshore wind industry. In August 2023, Saitec Offshore Technologies completed the installation of the full-scale 2MW demonstrator project (DemoSATH) in the Bay of Biscay, making it one of the few companies globally with an operating full-scale floating device.
Responsibilities:
As a Hydrodynamic and Coupled Analysis engineer, you will:
- Perform coupled turbine-floater-mooring system calculations in the time domain for load analysis for certification processes and design project phases.
- Conduct hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analyses.
- Prepare and execute wave tank test campaigns.
- Analyse test results and calibrate numerical models accordingly.
- Study and evaluate DemoSATH monitoring data to understand its operational behaviour.
- Develop and maintain tools and software to optimize workflows between departments.
- Design mooring systems for different platform sizes and locations, including technical reports.
- Support R&D proposals through specific reports and studies.
- Participate in international conferences and research projects in collaboration with industry leaders.
Requirements:
- Education: Degree in Hydrodynamics/industrial engineering/aeronautics or similar with a master''s qualification and with prior experience in hydrodynamic and coupled analysis calculations.
- Experience: at least 1 year of professional experience in running coupled analysis.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Programming skills in Python, Matlab or similar.
- C1 level English (international working environment).
- Experience with tools such as Wadam, WAMIT, Ansys Aqwa, OpenFAST, SIMA, Orcaflex, or DeepLines is a plus.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations in the offshore wind sector, such as IEC standards, as well as classification and certification standards like ABS, BV, or DNV.
Interests and Skills:
- Passion for renewable energy, particularly floating offshore wind.
- Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team.
- Flexibility to handle workload peaks.
- Interest in research and innovation.
- Willingness to attend events and conferences as a speaker.
What We Offer:
- Permanent contract and full-time position.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible working hours and summer intensive schedule.
- Dynamic and multicultural work environment, collaborating with different departments on large-scale projects.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Employee benefits, including health campaigns, sports activities, and job stability.
- Good public transport connections and parking availability.
If you meet the profile and want to be part of an innovative team, apply now and join the floating wind energy revolution with Saitec Offshore Technologies!