Senior Structural Engineer

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering | IWE Certified

Delivering robust structural integrity and mechanical design solutions for offshore, heavy industry, and defense sectors. Leveraging 15+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise to drive complex engineering projects from concept to completion.

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Professional Profile

I am a Senior Structural Engineer with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and IWE certification. My career spans over 15 years across offshore energy, heavy industry, and defense sectors.

My approach is rooted in engineering rigor, practical problem-solving, and clear communication. Whether leading a project team on the Goliat FPSO or mentoring the next generation of mechanical engineers, I focus on delivering safe, compliant, and value-optimized solutions.

Education & Certifications

  • M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Design
  • B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Industrial Technology
  • Certified Professional Educator Mechanics
  • Certified International Welding Engineer (IWE)
15+ Years Experience
Cross-Disciplinary Structural | Mechanical | Piping | Welding
Offshore & Heavy Industry Expert
IWE Certified Welding Engineer

Core Competencies

Analysis & Simulation

Ansys (Workbench/APDL), STAAD.Pro, Mathcad, Fatigue Analysis, Dynamic Analysis (Eigenfrequencies), CFD (Flow3D).

Design & 3D

Creo, SolidWorks, E3D/PDMS (Siemens NX equivalent), AutoCAD Inventor, Vault, Parametric 3D Modeling, GD&T, Production Drawings.

Standards & Compliance

NORSOK, DNV, Eurocode, API, ASME, ISO 9001, ISO 3834, CE Marking, Machine Directive.

Cross-Disciplinary Leadership

Mechanical & Piping coordination, Fabrication & Installation, Project Management & Quality Assurance, Mentoring & Education.

Project Showcase

NOV Offshore Cranes
CC BY-SA 3.0 - Cipiota
Offshore Energy

Offshore Cranes (NOV)

Engineered structural solutions for global offshore crane operations, ensuring compliance with NORSOK, DNV, and ASME standards.

Equinor Access Platforms
CC BY-SA 3.0 - Janter
Onshore Energy

Equinor Melkøya (Aibel)

Designed and analyzed access platforms and walkways for Equinor facilities, integrating FEA and fabrication documentation.

TiZir Heavy Loader
Photo: A. Henriksen
Heavy Industry

TiZir Loader (Zenit)

Led design, FEA analysis, and site welding coordination for a 21m heavy-duty steel truss loader, delivering full CE compliance.

Naval Vessel Piping
CC BY-SA 3.0 - Bjoertvedt
Defense

Naval Vessels (Zenit)

Developed watertight bulkhead penetration solutions and piping designs for naval vessels, adhering to strict military-grade safety standards.

Goliat FPSO
CC BY-SA 4.0 - T3n60
Offshore Energy

ENI Goliat FPSO (Apply)

Managed multidisciplinary engineering modifications, executing complex offshore construction and decommissioning scopes.

Industrial Smelters
Photo: A. Henriksen
Heavy Industry

TiZir Industrial Smelters (Zenit)

Executed structural and welding fatigue analysis of industrial roller furnace and cooler, optimizing value engineering.

LKAB Bucket Wheel Excavator
Photo: A. Henriksen
Heavy Industry

LKAB Bucket Excavator (UiT)

Executed design analysis and concept development for a bucket wheel excavator separation grating, optimizing material handling for heavy mining operations.

Welding & Fabrication

Site Welding Coordination
Photo: A. Henriksen
IWE Certified

Welding Coordination

Oversaw site welding for heavy steel structures, ensuring strict compliance with ISO 3834 and DNVGL standards.

WPS and NDT Documentation
Photo: A. Henriksen
Quality Assurance

WPS & NDT Documentation

Developed comprehensive Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and managed Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) protocols.

Community & Leadership

SISA Cultural Center Integration Work
Photo: A. Henriksen
Volunteer Work

Integration & Community Support

Facilitated integration programs for 30-50 refugees and asylum seekers at SISA Cultural Center, demonstrating strong cross-cultural leadership and organizational skills.

HV-17 Observation Troop
Photo: A. Henriksen
Leadership

HV-17 Home Guard

Served in the Observation Troop and MØR (Barrett rifle) unit. Completed rigorous physical admission requirements and tactical training.

Professional Experience

2025 - Present

Senior Structural Engineer

NOV | Molde / Asker / Trondheim

FEM/FEA structural analysis (STAAD.Pro, ANSYS, MATHCAD) for offshore contracts across Europe, Asia, and America. Preparation of calculation reports (DNV, NORSOK, ASME, API, Eurocode).

2022 - 2025

Senior Structural Engineer

Aibel AS | Asker / Hammerfest

M&M/EPCI engineering. Responsible for data acquisition and solution development. Multidisciplinary coordination across structural, mechanical, piping, and welding disciplines.

2021 - 2022

Operations Support Engineer

Apply AS | Stavanger / Hammerfest

Project management on Goliat FPSO. Multidisciplinary coordination from study to decommissioning. Estimation, planning, and offshore installation follow-up.

2019 - 2021

Senior Mechanical Engineer IWE

Zenit Engineering AS | Odda / Bergen

Executed FEA/FEM analysis, fatigue calculations (NS-ISO), and design of heavy steel structures for clients including Tizir, Boliden, and Hydro. Coordinated directly with the Norwegian Navy at Håkonsvern, delivering critical piping solutions for HNoMS Maud, the Helge Ingstad replacement, and various defense projects. Managed technical documentation, CE marking, and site surveys.

2009 - 2019

Professional Mechanical Educator & Section Leader

FFK Hammerfest | Hammerfest

Part of the Mechanical Department as Section Leader and Contact Teacher. Mentored apprentices in CNC, CAD, welding, and QA/QC while instructing in mathematics, physics, and control technology, effectively bridging the gap between education and industry to deliver a highly skilled, job-ready workforce.

2004 - 2008

Student Engineering Projects

NAMMO, LKAB, FLO/BTV

Executed applied engineering projects including CFD/Navier-Stokes analysis of a boat tail (NAMMO), design analysis of a bucket wheel excavator (LKAB), and optics modelling for military-grade equipment (FLO/BTV).

Image Credits

cranes-nov.jpg: "Bouri NC 41 DP4 platform" by Cipiota is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .

equinor-platforms.jpg: Av Janter – Eget verk, CC BY-SA 3.0, Lenke

tizir-loader.jpg: Photo: Amund Henriksen

naval-vessels.jpg: Di Bjoertvedt - Opera propria, CC BY-SA 3.0, Collegamento

goliat-fpso.jpg: Av T3n60 – File:Oil Rig.JPG, CC BY-SA 4.0, Lenke

industrial-smelters.jpg: Photo: Amund Henriksen

lkab-excavator.jpg: Photo: Amund Henriksen (Update if CC licensed)

welding-coordination.jpg: Photo: Amund Henriksen

wps-documentation.jpg: Photo: Amund Henriksen

sisa-community.jpg: Photo: Amund Henriksen

hv17-observasjon.jpg: Photo: Amund Henriksen

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