Structural Engineer (m/w/d)

Who we are looking for

A structural engineer to join our team at Kenera’s Rig Technology Business, Bentec GmbH, to be based at our facility in Bad Bentheim, Germany.  

Key details

Job title: Structural Engineer

Location: Bad Bentheim

Contract Type: unlimited or fixed term

About Kenera

Kenera provides innovative solutions in the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors. We are a leading rig equipment Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and service partner offering drilling rig solutions, aftermarket service support and facilities engineering. 

Bentec GmbH Drilling and Oilfield Systems is the rig and oilfield equipment manufacturing business of Kenera. Bentec is a trusted worldwide partner in made-to-measure systems for oil, gas and geothermal drilling.

KCA Deutag, including Kenera and its service lines RDS, Bentec and IDTEC, were acquired by H&P Inc. on 16th January 2025. For further information about the combined group, visit H&P’s website: www.helmerichpayne.com or follow them at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/helmerich-payne

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

Kenera and Bentec recognise that managing talent is vital to achieving continued growth.

We will manage career development to ensure that our employees have every opportunity to develop their skills and pursue ambitions. We promote a culture in which employees are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly on any issues, concerns or suggestions they may have.

If you are looking to boost your career, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors, with an attractive market-rate salary on offer, contributory pension, benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then read on.

The benefits of being a Bentec employee: 

Working hours: You can expect a 38-hour week with us. We value the time you spend with us. For this reason, we work with a working time account and flexitime model
Remuneration: In addition to a basic salary based on our company pay scale, you will also receive a Christmas bonus and holiday allowance as well as capital-forming benefits
Home office: We also offer you the opportunity to work from home
Canteen: Our company canteen provides you with a daily changing menu.
Company fitness: With the E-Gym Wellpass company fitness programme, you can exercise with various cooperation partners
Company bike: You have the opportunity to choose a bike to lease from many co-operation partners in the region via the provider Deutsches Dienstrad
Employees recruit employees: With us, you will receive a bonus if you successfully recruit new employees over the long term
Corporate Benefits: You receive an employee discount via the Corporate Benefits provider, which gives you discounts with many co-operation partners in various areas of life
Corporate culture: At Bentec we are on first-name terms! We have an unrivalled working atmosphere and strengthen our team spirit through annual social events

Application process:

Does this sound like something you’d enjoy? Click ‘Apply Now’ to access our simple four-step process which includes the option to upload a resume or link to Social Media profile.

Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

Key details about the role and the candidate

About the role

As a Structural Engineer, you prepare structural calculations and strength verifications for steel structures, ensuring compliance with norms and standards. You collaborate with designers on structural issues during the design phase and on construction sites. Your role includes timely and cost-efficient preparation of designs and documents, technical support for suppliers and in-house production, and implementing standardizations and process optimizations for cost-effective product development.

Primary responsibilities

• Preparation of static calculations and strength verifications for steel structures
• Review of external statics to ensure compliance with all relevant norms and standards
• Close cooperation with designers and support with static issues during the design phase as well as on construction sites
• Timely and cost-efficient creation of designs and related documents
• Technical support for suppliers and in-house production in the construction and testing of drilling rig components and equipment
• Implementation and co-design of standardizations as well as process optimizations for the cost-optimized further development of products and components

Qualifications

• Completed studies in the field of civil engineering, ideally with a focus on structural engineering/structural design or a comparable field of study​
• Experience in the use of design software (e.g. R-STAB, F-FEM) and in the use of the CAD system HICAD​
• Sound knowledge of the relevant regulations and standards​
• Basic commercial knowledge to support business processes​
• Strong team and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and partners​
• Good written and spoken German and English skills to successfully support international projects​
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad​
• Confident handling of common software products (MS Office applications, SAP)