Structural Engineer Marine Infrastructure

TRACTEBEL; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Meal vouchers

Eco cheques

Bonuses

Hospitalization insurance

PC purchase plan

ENGIE stock options

Mobility budget (Company car / train /

Bike lease

Job summary

Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, is seeking a Project Leader Ports & Waterways in its Water infrastructure department. Based in Antwerp, Ghent, or Ostend, you will drive marine infrastructure projects from feasibility through detailed design, coordinating teams and clients worldwide.

You bring a Master in Structural or Civil Engineering, extensive marine design experience, and strong knowledge of Belgian/European standards.

Qualifications

• Master in Structural Engineering or Civil/ Bouwkunde engineering.
• Depth of knowledge in marine infrastructure design and soil-structure interaction is required.
• Experience with Belgian/European design standards and codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design marine infrastructure from feasibility to detailed engineering.
• Assess optimum installation methods for structures with openness to innovative solutions.
• Serve as technical contact for clients and stakeholders; coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and implement cost-effective, sustainable engineering solutions.
• Manage project quality, schedule, risks, and financial performance.

Education

Master in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

SCIA Engineer

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Dsheet

Job description

Antwerp, Ghent or Ostend

As Project Leader Ports & Waterways in our Water infrastructure department you will contribute to our mission everyday by playing a crucial role throughout the execution of our marine infrastructure projects.

The water infractructure departement is one of the product lines of Tractebel, specialised in port engineering and waterway infrastructure, with projects all over the world. The technical competences within our team cover the complete range of marine infrastructure: quay walls, locks, jetties, dikes, off shore wind foundations, bridges, tunnels, flood protections, master planning, port expansion, etc. Our team designs projects from feasibility, over conceptual and detailed design through owner’s engineering, in close collaboration with our national and international clients.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What We Offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
• We actively supports the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
• We offer a competitive salary package including representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, hospitalization insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more.
• Our mobility plans are customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendly Belgian Mobility Budget!
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements enable working from home (2 days per week maximum), on-site or on the go or even part time. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans.
• Holidays: 32 days with opportunity to buy 5 extra days.
• To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team -building activities, our annual party, and more.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design of marine infrastructure projects from feasibility studies to detailed engineering following current Belgian and European standards, legislation, codes of practice and internal guidelines.
• Perform analyses to find the optimum installation method of these structures; always with an open mind for innovative and alternative solutions.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for clients, joint-venture partners and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure alignment across all project interfaces.
• Identify and implement innovative, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Manage project quality, progress, risks and financial performance.

We would love to hear from people with

• A Master in Structural Engineering or Civil / Bouwkunde engineering.
• At least a relevant technical design experience in Marine Infrastructure.
• Experience in applying the relevant design codes and guidelines for the structural design and soil-structure interaction of marine infrastructure such as port infrastructure, quay walls, sheet piles, anchors, combi walls, or large civil infrastructure works.
• Experience in designing concrete reinforcement in complex 3D structures.
• Extensive knowledge of current Belgian and European Design Standards, legislation, codes of practice (ISO, EC, NEN, EAU, SB250, SB260…).
• Good knowledge of contracts management for public clients.
• Knowledge of standards for Building Consent (omgevingsvergunning) in Flanders (Belgium) is an asset.
• Expertise in modeling with SCIA Engineer, Plaxis and/or GeoStudio or Dsheet is an important asset.
• A valid driving license.
• A thorough knowledge of Dutch is essential and good knowledge of English or French is an important asset.

Who You Are

• quality-driven and operate in a customer-focused way
• an excellent communicator
• a born team player
• mobile and open to missions abroad (short or medium-term).

Our Recruitment Process

• Pre-screening conversation/HR in-depth interview (on-site or via Teams) with the Talent Acquisition Partner
• 1 or 2 business interviews (preferably on-site) with your future manager

Who We Are

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you.

Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

Company Name: Tractebel