Lead Engineer Offshore Wind

DEME Group; Zwijndrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive mobility program

Permanent training track

Growth opportunities

Health program and wellbeing focus

Job summary

DEME Group in Belgium seeks a Lead Engineer Offshore Wind to drive the engineering, preparation and execution of offshore wind installation projects worldwide. You will translate concepts into safe, reliable offshore operations and deliver innovative solutions on sea or onshore while mentoring teams.

You will review Orcaflex analyses, engineering reports and method statements, and prepare work packs. A bachelor or master in Civil/Mechanical Eng with offshore experience is required; fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Offshore or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in subsea cable installation or offshore wind installation projects.
• Willingness to work abroad on vessels or projects and in the office.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Hands-on mindset with a strong safety focus and passion for offshore innovation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the engineering, preparation, and execution of offshore wind installation projects.
• Develop detailed method statements to ensure safe and efficient operations offshore.
• Lead by example on sea or onshore, delivering innovative solutions and focusing on results.
• Review and validate Orcaflex analyses performed by the engineering team.
• Review engineering reports, procedures, manuals, and method statements.
• Prepare work packs for project execution.
• Translate theory into practice on site and lead operations when needed.
• Support the project with ad-hoc operational needs and respond to management queries.
• Ensure planning, reporting, cost management and budget follow-up.

Skills

Team helper

Strong communicator

Safety mindset

Offshore wind experience

Willing to work abroad

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil/Mechanical Eng (Offshore or Marine)

Tools

Orcaflex

Job description

At DEME Offshore, we empower you to chart your own career journey. As a Lead Engineer Offshore Wind, you will take a key role in preparing and executing pioneering offshore wind installation projects around the world. You will turn ideas into action, translate engineering into safe and reliable offshore operations, and help deliver the renewable energy infrastructure of tomorrow.

This is your opportunity to grow, take ownership, and make a real impact, supported by lifelong learning, a team that lifts each other up, and a shared mission to build a sustainable future.

Your responsibilities

• Drive the engineering, preparation, and execution of our offshore wind installation projects.
• Develop detailed method statements to ensure safe and efficient operations offshore.
• At sea or onshore, you will proudly lead by example. Delivering innovative solutions, safeguarding safety, and staying focused on results.
• Review and validate Orcaflex analyses performed by the engineering team.
• Review engineering reports, procedures, manuals, and method statements.
• Prepare work packs for project execution.
• Translate theory into practice on site, optimizing and leading operations when needed.
• Support the project with ad-hoc operational needs and respond to project management queries.
• Ensure planning, reporting, cost management and budget follow-up.
• At sea or onshore, you will proudly lead by example. Delivering innovative solutions, safeguarding safety, and staying focused on results.

Your profile

• Bachelor / Master degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Offshore or Marine Engineering;
• Experience in the area of subsea cable installation or offshore wind installation projects;
• Willingness to work abroad on our vessels or projects and in the office;
• Fluent in verbal and written English;
• Excellent team player and a good communicator.
• Hands-on mindset, commitment to Safety, and passion for offshore innovation.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.