Dredging Systems Engineer — HQ-Based in Belgium, Travel

DEME Group; Zwijndrecht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging engineering role

International environment

Growth opportunities

Dedicated training programs

Mobility program for work-life balance

Job summary

DEME Group in Belgium seeks a Technical Engineer – Dredging Systems to maintain and improve dredging equipment across its fleet. Based at the headquarters, you will support maintenance, repairs and reliability of critical systems installed on vessels.

You will collaborate with vessel crews, workshop teams and engineers, travel occasionally to ships and shipyards, and contribute to long-term reliability while staying abreast of advances in dredging technology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in electromechanical/ mechanical engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in technical engineering, maintenance, shipbuilding, heavy industry, or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical affinity and interest in large technical installations and heavy equipment.
• Experience reading technical drawings and translating findings into practical maintenance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support maintenance and repair activities for dredging equipment installed on vessels.
• Develop technical work preparations, repair methodologies, resource plans, and safety documentation for campaigns.
• Define and describe repair scopes for dredging systems, including piping, steel structures, wear components, and large mechanical equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues and contribute to continuous improvements.
• Prepare detailed execution‑ready documentation for maintenance and repair activities on dredging vessels.
• Conduct technical assessments on board vessels and during shipyard periods when required.
• Collaborate with vessel crews, workshop teams, reliability engineers, and fellow technical engineers.
• Contribute to long‑term reliability and performance of DEME's dredging equipment.
• Stay informed about developments in dredging technology and heavy mechanical equipment.

Skills

Mechanical affinity

Technical problem solving

Reading technical drawings

Team collaboration

Welding knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Electromechanical/Mechanical Engineering

5 years of technical engineering experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

DEME Group in Belgium seeks a Technical Engineer – Dredging Systems to maintain and improve dredging equipment across its fleet. Based at the headquarters, you will support maintenance, repairs and reliability of critical systems installed on vessels.

You will collaborate with vessel crews, workshop teams and engineers, travel occasionally to ships and shipyards, and contribute to long-term reliability while staying abreast of advances in dredging technology.