Engineer

Van Oord; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Home office allowance

Board/location allowances

32 vacation days

Variable bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance option

Flexible remote work

Online academy (GoodHabitz)

Employee communities

Job summary

Van Oord is seeking a System Engineer to design and migrate functionality and to integrate a new PLC platform within its automation landscape. You will work with a team of about 10 colleagues to establish a robust, uniform software structure and to ensure maintainability.

You will explore options with the OT software department, develop tooling around the platform, and document standards and ways of working for the wider department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or similar.
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Bachmann).
• Knowledge of PLC software architecture and its implementation.
• Affinity with industrial automation and production environments.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software modules within the new PLC platform.
• Analyze and translate existing functionality into the new system.
• Prepare technical documentation and migration plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Test, validate, and support commissioning activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Software architecture

Analytical skills

Structured working

Dutch and English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation

Job description

As a System Engineer, you are responsible for the design, migration of existing functionality, and integration of the new PLC system into Van Oord’s automation landscape. You will work closely with a team of around 10 colleagues to establish the right software structure. Key elements include a uniform and intuitive setup, standardization, flexibility, and maintainability.

You will have the freedom to explore and evaluate different options and solutions within the department. In addition, you will collaborate with the (OT) software department to ensure the new platform can be properly integrated. You will develop tooling around the platform and document standards and ways of working for the rest of the department.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level (HBO/WO) in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or similar;
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Bachmann);
• Knowledge of (PLC) software architecture and its implementation;
• Affinity with industrial automation and production environments;
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working;
• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English.

We offer you a role where you make a meaningful contribution to our mission: building a better world for future generations. In addition, we offer:

• A salary aligned with your responsibilities and experience;
• Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and work-from-home allowance (€2.15 per day);
• Additional allowances for working on board or at project locations abroad;
• 32 vacation days (up to 7 collective);
• A variable bonus, partly depending on company results;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord covers your supplementary package);
• Flexible remote working policy (up to 2 days from home on a full-time basis);
• Extensive development opportunities, including access to a comprehensive online academy via GoodHabitz;
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the staff association;
• Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling.

You will contribute to:

• System architecture: What does a robust, scalable, and maintainable PLC landscape look like?
• Functional migration: How do you translate existing functionality to the new platform without compromising reliability?
• Technical standards: Which programming principles, libraries, and structures ensure uniformity and reusability?
• Future readiness: How do you ensure the platform is flexible enough for future expansions?

What will you do in practice?

• Design and implement software modules within the new PLC platform;
• Analyze and translate existing functionality into the new system;
• Prepare technical documentation and migration plans;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers;
• Test, validate, and support commissioning activities.