Structural engineer - oceanbird

AlfaWall Oceanbird AB is a 50/50 joint venture, owned by Alfa Laval and Wallenius but operated as an independent company. Our strong mother companies provide valuable insights in shipping and industrial production and enable us to have a long-term perspective.

By harnessing wind – a constant and free energy source – we contribute to a more sustainable shipping industry. The wind helped us discover our planet – now it can help us preserve it!

The role

We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Innovation team and help develop Oceanbird’s next generation of wind-powered propulsion systems for commercial vessels.

In this role, you will be responsible for the structural integrity and design of large, complex structures, from early concepts through detailed design and verification. You will combine engineering fundamentals and hand calculations with advanced finite element analysis to understand structural behaviour, identify critical design drivers, and develop robust and cost-efficient solutions. Your structural expertise will directly influence how our products are designed, manufactured, tested, and operated.

The role is highly hands-on but also requires a strong system-level perspective. You will need to understand not only how an individual component behaves, but how the complete product functions and interacts with its operational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform structural calculations ranging from hand calculations and analytical methods to advanced FEA.
• Develop, assess, and document structural designs from concept through detailed design, testing, and verification in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, automation control, electrical, supply chain and quality, and customer projects.
• Take a system-level approach to understanding loads, boundary conditions, interfaces, operational environments, and failure modes.
• Prepare and peer-review structural calculation reports and documentation.
• Apply relevant design standards and class rules, such as DNV requirements.
• Evaluate alternative design solutions regarding structural performance, manufacturability, weight, complexity, and cost.
• Develop and maintain expertise in one or more specialist areas of structural engineering, such as fatigue, welding, bolted joints, dynamics, buckling, composite/steel structures, or structural optimisation.
• Communicate structural risks, assumptions, and design recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to design reviews, testing, verification activities, and continuous improvement of our engineering methods and processes.

What we are looking for

We believe the right candidate combines strong structural engineering fundamentals with a proven track record of delivering projects from concept to field-proven solutions.

You likely have:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in structural engineering or a closely related field.
• A master’s degree in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, naval architecture, aerospace engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and engineering fundamentals.
• Practical experience with linear and non-linear finite element analysis; experience with ANSYS is highly desirable.
• Python programming experience is a plus.
• Experience designing and dimensioning large steel structures is highly desirable.
• Experience with marine, offshore, shipbuilding, heavy machinery, energy, or other highly regulated structural applications is an advantage.
• Experience working with DNV standards or other marine classification society rules is highly desirable.
• A sound understanding of how engineering decisions affect the business case of the product.
• Fluent professional English, both written and spoken.

Personal profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Is genuinely passionate about structural engineering and enjoys solving complex engineering problems.
• Is a pragmatic engineer who combines analytical depth with good engineering judgement.
• Is comfortable getting into the details when necessary but is equally able to step back and understand the bigger picture and how your decisions affect the complete product.
• Enjoys working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Is comfortable challenging designs and assumptions when you see a better structural solution.
• Can explain technical reasoning clearly and adapt your communication to your audience.
• Is self-motivated and takes ownership of your work.
• Most importantly, you want to be part of a multidisciplinary team where structural engineering is not simply a verification function, but an active part of shaping the product.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the shipping industry’s most important transitions.

You will join a highly skilled, international, and mission-driven team developing a breakthrough technology with global relevance. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and project execution while helping shape the future of wind-powered propulsion.

We offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainability. Joining at this stage of the company’s growth provides an exciting opportunity to influence how projects, processes, and operations are built as the company scales.

Location: Stockholm, Sweden. Occasional travel should be expected as part of the role.

For more information about the position, please contact:

Andreas Fieber, Team Manager – Simulations and Analytics, andreas.fieber@theoceanbird.com

Regina García Moguel, Talent Acquisition Partner, regina.garciamoguel@alfalaval.com

Union information

Anders Jansson, Unionen, Anders.Jansson@alfalaval.com

Axel Scharing, Akademikerna, Axel.Scharing@alfalaval.com

We review applications continually so please send in yours not later than October 11th, 2026.

Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

As part of Alfa Wall Oceanbird commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the preemployment process. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.