Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Location/s: Sofia, BG
Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. 

Overview of the role

Our team in Sofia has an opportunity for an experienced Senior/Principal Structural Engineer/Analyst as part of the Advanced analysis and design practice. You will provide technical leadership in projects related to finite element modelling and analysis, and you will work in a collaborative and international environment to help resolve their real-world challenges in the wider Energy and Nuclear sector.

As part of the Advanced analysis practice, you will be engaged in activities related to the continuous professional development of the team, and you will be expected to actively participate in knowledge and experience sharing sessions with your peers and less experienced engineers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to growing the Advanced analysis team through leading small specialists teams and having line management responsibilities.

Technical responsibilities:

• Perform advanced analysis and research on engineering and scientific problems, using a combination of analytical methods, finite element analysis, and inhouse applications developed for specific tasks
• Perform numerical analyses as part of analysis-driven design tasks
• Research, and interpret, and apply provisions of international codes and standards as required
• Perform verification and validation activities
• Prepare technical reports and analysis method statements
• Lead and coordinate multiple authors for the development of technical reports and method statements (For Principal Engineer role)
• Develop and optimize analysis tools, workflows and numerical solvers
• Develop applications and automated procedures for solving project related tasks
• Provide technical leadership to projects in the field of advanced structural analysis
• Act as reviewer/checker of finite element models, analysis results, method statements, technical repots (For Principal Engineer role)

Business development and management responsibilities:

• Initiate and lead the preparation of technical proposals and bid documents for new project opportunities
• When appropriate, act as a reviewer/checker of technical proposal for projects related to advanced finite element analysis and/or analysis driven design (For Principal Engineer role)
• Prepare and deliver presentations on projects for promoting team’s expertise internally within the MML Group and externally through direct communication to clients and participation in international conferences and forums
• Participate actively in the planning and budgeting of tasks
• Lead and coordinate multiple inputs in pricing projects related to advanced finite element analysis and/or analysis driven design (For Principal Engineer role).
  Organise and lead internal and client-facing technical meetings, which may also involve international travels

Team growth responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to projects in the field of advanced structural analysis
• Supervise, support, and organise the work of junior team members
• Conduct interviews and evaluate new candidates (For Principal Engineer role) 

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Background in numerical modelling and analysis of large and complex building structures subjected to dynamic loads, preferably in regulated industries
• Experience with FE software such as LS-Dyna, ANSYS, Abaqus or similar
• Knowledge and experience for transient dynamic analysis and solvers
• Knowledge and experience in non-linear analysis – material and geometrical non-linearities, contact problems
• Experience in verification and validation of models and simulations
• Ability to work independently in advanced analysis projects and solve complex tasks
• Experience in leading advanced analysis projects and people (For Principal Engineer role)
• Excellent communication skills and excellent technical writing skills in English
• Good understanding of design codes, standards, criteria, and design execution pertinent to structural engineering

Desirable:

• Master’s degree or higher in structural or mechanical engineering
• Experience with vibration problems and simulation of effects of vibrations on structures, equipment, and personnel
• Experience in solving Computational Fluid Dynamics problems and Multiphysics simulations
• Experience in creating and developing teams (For Principal Engineer role)
• Keen interest in research and tackling new challenging tasks within projects’ timeframes
• Keen interest in participation in scientific conferences and preparation of journal articles
• Proven commercial awareness (For Principal Engineer role)

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days per year annual leave
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription (certification at NAFEMS or equivalent) 
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to Company performance 
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive   
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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