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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: conceptual and contract design of mechanical marine engineering systems
Projects: state-of-the-art naval vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group
Main requirements: +1 year of experience in marine engineering design concepts and practices
Your opportunity
As a Tender Engineer Marine Engineering, you will design mechanical systems like propulsion, HVAC, firefighting, and auxiliary systems for advanced naval vessels. Working in a team, you will create engineering solutions that are commercially viable and attractive. This role involves technical design and persuasive writing to support your ideas. After securing a tender, you will ensure a smooth transition of your work to the engineering and production departments.
What you will do
- Define system architectures, including P&ID’s, 2D/3D CAD arrangements, MBSE models, and system configurations for the design and tender package
- Estimate weight, power, and costs, and prepare main ship balances and propulsion system configurations
- Conduct requirements analysis, draft marine engineering specifications, and support subcontractor quotation processes for preliminary equipment selection and budget allocation
- Evaluate designs against requirements and prepare reports
- Write technical documents, contract specifications, and reports, communicating complex ideas to customers and suppliers
- Participate in discussions with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders on technical and commercial aspects of proposed solutions
- Support cost evaluations provided by suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal departments to optimize project outcomes
Where you will work
This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!
- Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
- Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
- Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights
What you already have
- +1 year of experience in marine engineering design concepts and practices
- Excellent writing skills, able to deliver clear text, figures, and calculations with specific technical details and specifications, important for clear communication with stakeholders
- A commercial mindset to deliver practical and attractive technical and financial forecasts, ensuring project success
- BSc. or MSc. degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Permanent EU citizenship and a passport are required due to the military nature of the projects
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balance
- Salary based on expertise starting from 50K gross per year
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration provided by Van Storm
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