Senior Naval Architect/Structural Engineer – Denmark or Lisbon - OSK Design

About OSK Design

At OSK Design, we are shaping the future of the maritime industry through cutting-edge ship design and maritime consultancy. With a primary focus on ferries, cruise ships, defence vessels and offshore wind, we aim to enhance energy efficiency and create innovative solutions for a sustainable maritime future.

Our purpose is clear: to be recognised for bold and responsible ship design – maximising industry impact while minimising environmental footprint.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Naval Architect/Structural Engineer with practical experience in vessel structural design and dimensioning to join our Structure team.

This is a full-time, in-office position in Copenhagen, Aarhus or Lisbon, with the possibility of working from home on occasion. The role includes occasional travel between our offices in Denmark and to clients or shipyards worldwide.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, an informal and relaxed atmosphere, an active social club, and a transparent, flat organisational structure.

Key responsibilities

As part of the Structure Department, your responsibilities may include:

- Design vessel structures, from Concept level to Basic design, ensuring the designs comply with relevant regulations

- Develop calculation documentation. Develop drawings in cooperation with draftsmen

- Lead the structural design in specific projects, coordinating a small team of engineers and draftsmen

- Liaise with shipyards, fabrication shops or sub-suppliers responsible for developing detail design and fabrication

- Develop structural calculations related to newbuilding, conversion and seafastening projects,

- Perform QA tasks of calculations, reports and drawings

Qualifications

- A relevant technical degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent qualifications

- Proven experience of vessel structure design and dimensioning according to Class rules and direct calculations

- Experience with FEM calculation tools such as Ansys, RFEM and FEMAP

- Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD and Rhino is a plus

- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Who you are

You are eager to take on exciting challenges in ship design and maritime consulting and enjoy working with global clients. You are looking for a role that offers strong career development, varied projects, and the chance to make a real difference.

You thrive in a work culture defined by freedom with responsibility, collaboration, and co-creation. Like us, you are motivated by impact - designing ships as efficiently and sustainably as possible to reduce the maritime industry’s environmental footprint.

A Typical Day at OSK Design

No two days are the same at OSK Design. Depending on the project phase, you will combine technical engineering, collaboration, and client interaction while working alongside colleagues across our offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Lisbon.

A typical day may include:

• Developing structural concepts and calculations for newbuild vessels, from early concept studies to basic design
• Performing structural analyses and dimensioning using FEM tools to ensure safe, efficient and class-compliant designs
• Leading the structural design of selected projects while coordinating with fellow engineers and draftsmen
• Working closely with naval architects, machinery engineers and electrical specialists to develop integrated vessel designs
• Participating in technical discussions with clients, classification societies, shipyards and suppliers around the world
• Reviewing drawings, reports and calculations to ensure the highest technical quality
• Contributing to both innovative newbuild projects and conversions, helping customers improve vessel performance, sustainability and operational efficiency
• Sharing knowledge with experienced colleagues while taking ownership of technical decisions and mentoring less experienced engineers

At OSK Design, you will work on a wide variety of vessel types, including ferries, cruise ships, defence vessels and offshore wind support vessels. You'll be part of an international team where collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development are part of everyday life, giving you the opportunity to influence projects from the earliest concepts to vessels entering service.

We offer

• A competitive salary and a benefits package including health insurance
• An inclusive and supportive workplace culture, with a relaxed and approachable atmosphere where there is also time for fuzzball and a Friday beer. An active social club with many yearly events, including concerts, gocarting and much more.
• A transparent, flat organisational structure that encourages collaboration and open dialogue.
• The opportunity to contribute to technically challenging, high-profile projects within a professional and collaborative environment.

If you have any questions, please contact

Tiago Castilho

tca@oskdesign.com

+4560530934

+4560530934

Dorrit Ree Akselbo

Chief Human Ressource Officer

dra@oskdesign.com

5122 6424

51226424