Lead Structural Design Engineer
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
Fluor Corporation has established a Technology Hub in Copenhagen to service the Nordic countries. Our office in Portland Towers is brand new and we are hiring some of the brightest professionals who take pride in delivering top-notch services and solutions to our clients.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Structural Design Engineer to join our team. This position serves as an Area Lead or Project Lead on assigned projects, performing complex engineering tasks and applying advanced techniques across a wide range of challenging assignments. This role is part of the Advanced Technology & Life Sciences Division. The project types include but, are not limited to: Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Semiconductor, Data Centers, and EV Batteries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review cost estimates, project schedules, and progress reports, including workforce forecasts
- Establish, track, and monitor key material quantities; provide detailed analyses and forecasts
- Develop and review technical specifications, including design criteria
- Participate in procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities related to equipment and materials
- Perform and verify complex engineering calculations and resolve advanced technical challenges
- Support project change management processes
- Contribute to team development through mentoring, training material preparation, conducting seminars, and providing performance feedback
Basic Job Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
- Degree in structural engineering
- Professional engineering registration in Denmark
- Strong communication skills across diverse audiences
- Knowledge of applicable local, regional, and national regulations, including Danish Building Regulations
- High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under time constraints
- Advanced knowledge of discipline-specific codes and standards, material availability, and cost considerations
- Experience in effort-hour estimating and workforce planning
- Proven ability to manage and lead large-scale projects
- Experience in project initiation, schedule development, progress tracking, and close-out
- Practical field experience
- Experience in (pharma, biotechnology, data centres, batteries, semi-conductors projects)
- Work permit in EU
Other Job Requirements
Structural Engineering Expertise
- Perform and verify complex structural calculations
- Analyze complex structures, including wind, snow, and seismic load considerations
- Conduct computer-based modeling and structural analysis
- Review vendor and fabrication drawings; coordinate with other disciplines to ensure design compliance and resolve discrepancies
- Apply relevant building codes and standards specific to the project location
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Autodesk Robot and SCIA Engineer software for structural analysis
- Experience with dynamic analysis and design is a strong asset
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.