Project Engineer - Maritime Engineering (1-Year Secondment)

Role Summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering team at the forefront of modern shipbuilding and vessel conversion. As a Project Engineer, you'll contribute to high-impact maritime projects, including the modernization of landing craft and the design of next-generation auxiliary vessels up to 90 meters in length.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you'll serve as a key link between engineering disciplines, suppliers, and project stakeholders-ensuring smooth technical execution from concept through to delivery.

This is a secondment position for an initial period of 1 year, with potential extension to a total of 1 year and 7 months.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver tailored technical solutions for shipbuilding and conversion projects.
• Draft specifications, review technical documentation, evaluate supplier quotations, and oversee implementation of selected systems.
• Ensure that engineering outputs meet all relevant quality, performance, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate with in-house experts across mechanical, electrical, and integrated system domains.
• Act as a technical liaison, reporting to the team lead and engaging closely with both internal departments and external partners.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Shipbuilding (HTS) or a comparable technical qualification.
• Proven experience in maritime engineering or shipbuilding projects.
• Hands-on expertise with:
• Methanol or alternative fuel systems
• Engineering software such as Teamcenter, Siemens NX, Cadmatic, or Catia
• AutoCAD and PIAS
• Experience working in multidisciplinary, project-driven environments.
• Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written).

Desirable:

• Experience with government or defense-related shipbuilding projects.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must either hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

Location: Utrecht