Who we are looking for

A structural engineer to join our team at BENTEC, to be based at our Bad Bentheim office.

Key details

Job title: Structural Engineer

Location: Bad Bentheim

Contract Type: unlimited or fixed term

About BENTEC

BENTEC is a global leader in energy engineering and technology – trusted by major operators, known for our technical credibility, and relied upon to deliver in the world’s most complex environments.

With decades of experience in the design and manufacture of rig and energy systems, BENTEC combines engineering expertise with practical insight and advanced digital capability. From concept to decommissioning, BENTEC delivers equipment, systems and aftermarket support services that maximise performance across hydrocarbons, renewables and emerging energy technologies.

From more efficient drilling and extending asset life, to bringing smarter technologies to the field, BENTEC helps customers think bigger, move faster, and go further.

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

BENTEC recognises that managing talent is vital to achieving continued growth.

We will manage career development to ensure that our employees have every opportunity to develop their skills and pursue ambitions. We promote a culture in which employees are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly on any issues, concerns or suggestions they may have.

If you are looking to boost your career, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors, with an attractive market-rate salary on offer, contributory pension, benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then read on.

The benefits of being a Bentec employee:

There are many benefits of working for BENTEC, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

Meaningful work - We don’t just follow procedures, we rewrite them when there’s a better way. You’ll work with people who put safety and service before everything else, challenging conventional thinking.

Global network - We’re a connected network of around 800 experts across the UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Norway and Germany. Our people are leaders, innovators, and trailblazers. What’s more, we’re part of the H&P Group, meaning you’ll be able to tap into an even bigger network of energy professionals.

Working hours: You can expect a 38-hour week with us. We value the time you spend with us. For this reason, we work with a working time account and flexitime model
Remuneration: In addition to a basic salary based on our company pay scale, you will also receive a Christmas bonus and holiday allowance as well as capital-forming benefits
Home office: We also offer you the opportunity to work from home
Canteen: Our company canteen provides you with a daily changing menu.
Company fitness: With the E-Gym Wellpass company fitness programme, you can exercise with various cooperation partners
Company bike: You have the opportunity to choose a bike to lease from many co-operation partners in the region via the provider Deutsches Dienstrad
Employees recruit employees: With us, you will receive a bonus if you successfully recruit new employees over the long term
Corporate Benefits: You receive an employee discount via the Corporate Benefits provider, which gives you discounts with many co-operation partners in various areas of life
Corporate culture: At Bentec we are on first-name terms! We have an unrivalled working atmosphere and strengthen our team spirit through annual social events

Application process:

Does this sound like something you’d enjoy?

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

Key details about the role and the candidate

About the role

As a Structural Engineer, you prepare structural calculations and strength verifications for steel structures, ensuring compliance with norms and standards. You collaborate with designers on structural issues during the design phase and on construction sites. Your role includes timely and cost-efficient preparation of designs and documents, technical support for suppliers and in-house production, and implementing standardizations and process optimizations for cost-effective product development.

Primary responsibilities

• Preparation of static calculations and strength verifications for steel structures
• Review of external statics to ensure compliance with all relevant norms and standards
• Close cooperation with designers and support with static issues during the design phase as well as on construction sites
• Timely and cost-efficient creation of designs and related documents
• Technical support for suppliers and in-house production in the construction and testing of drilling rig components and equipment
• Implementation and co-design of standardizations as well as process optimizations for the cost-optimized further development of products and components

Qualifications

• Completed studies in the field of civil engineering, ideally with a focus on structural engineering/structural design or a comparable field of study
• Experience in the use of design software (e.g. R-STAB, F-FEM) and in the use of the CAD system HICAD
• Sound knowledge of the relevant regulations and standards
• Basic commercial knowledge to support business processes
• Strong team and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and partners
• Good written and spoken German and English skills to successfully support international projects
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad
• Confident handling of common software products (MS Office applications, SAP)