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Structural engineer (m/f/x)

Haren, Germany

ELA Container GmbH

Professional, Job Starter / Young Professional

As of now

Full-time

1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond.

We’re continuing to grow! We’re looking for a structural engineer (m/f/x) for our facility at Eurohafen in Haren/Hüntel (Hünteler Str. 30). Here, container frames are manufactured automatically using state-of-the-art robotics, and we’re constantly advancing the industrial mass production of our mobile space solutions.
You bring your own strengths, ideas, and experience to the table—and that’s exactly what we value. With us, you can expect exciting challenges, plenty of creative freedom, and the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. Sound interesting? Then let’s get to know each other!

Your future role

Preparation of structural analyses, technical documentation and support in the development of new products

Consideration of standardised norms and regulations in national and international steel construction

Preparation of verifiable structural calculations for steel structures right from the development phase

Development of economic solutions for complex issues in steel and container construction

Coordination of building regulations with internal and external interfaces as well as with structural engineers

Collaboration in the further development of the product portfolio

What you bring to the team

Successfully completed technical studies in the field of civil engineering or a comparable technical qualification

Professional experience in the field of steel construction and structural analysis is an advantage

Knowledge of building physics and building materials desirable

Solution-orientated, independent and reliable way of working

Good written and spoken English skills desirable

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

We offer you flexible working hours and the opportunity to work flextime.

60% Working from home

60% Working from home

You have the option to work up to 60% of your week from home.

Company pension scheme

Company pension scheme

We want you to be optimistic about the future, which is why we support you with our company retirement plans and capital-forming benefits for your financial security.

Postgraduate training

Postgraduate training

We’d like for you to continue developing, which is why we support your personal development with a tailored range of options.

Fruits and drinks

Fruits and drinks

We offer you fresh fruit and beverages every day.

Corporate Benefits

Corporate Benefits

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

Gym

Gym

You’ll find a fully equipped fitness room at our office in Haren (Ems), which you can use any time for your personal training.

Corporate fitness

Corporate fitness

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

Initial training

Initial training

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

Permanent employment contract

Permanent employment contract

Once ELA, always ELA. When you join our company, we want you to be a key member of the team, which is why we’ll offer you a permanent contract.

Height-adjustable desk

Height-adjustable desk

Your health matters to us, which is why we offer you height-adjustable desks in every office.

Varying responsibilities

Varying responsibilities

ELA offers you a diverse range of activities at a global company, informal interaction with one another, and a whole host of opportunities to incorporate your own ideas.

Hi, I’m Melanie!

I’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Contact me by email.

Melanie Eissing

HR Business Partnerin

melanie.eissing@container.de

Ansprechpartner

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