Dredging Design Engineer — Customer-Focused Innovator

Royal IHC; Molenlanden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal IHC in the Netherlands is seeking a Designer to translate customer requirements into tailored Beaver® vessel designs, bridging commercial and engineering teams. You will contribute to pre-contract activities and develop concepts that meet operational needs while supporting successful project acquisition.

You combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, working with cost estimators, sales managers, product management, and engineers to win international dredging projects and

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Has at least 3 years of experience as a Designer or Engineer within the dredging industry or a related sector.
• Combines strong technical knowledge with a commercial mindset.
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple projects running simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary focal point for all design-related topics during the sales process.
• Analyze customer requests and identify their operational requirements and challenges.
• Serve as the bridge between customers, Sales, Product Management, and engineering disciplines.
• Develop technical concepts and customized solutions based on the Beaver product portfolio.
• Coordinate input from internal stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of technical information.
• Support the preparation of commercial proposals by providing design studies, technical specifications, and customer-oriented solutions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling customer value propositions.
• Monitor developments in the global dredging market and identify opportunities to improve our products and solutions.

Skills

Technical expertise

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Royal IHC in the Netherlands is seeking a Designer to translate customer requirements into tailored Beaver® vessel designs, bridging commercial and engineering teams. You will contribute to pre-contract activities and develop concepts that meet operational needs while supporting successful project acquisition.

You combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, working with cost estimators, sales managers, product management, and engineers to win international dredging projects and