Hydraulic Engineer: Coastal Hydrodynamics & Dredging R&D

DEME Group; Breda; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Permanent training track

Stimulating, innovative workplace

Health program

Job summary

DEME Group is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer for the HYDRO cell within the EDT department. You will work on hydrodynamic aspects of dredging, reclamation and coastal construction, focusing on sediment resuspension, plumes, and settling processes.

You will assess impacts for tenders, collaborate with the environmental team across global operations, and may perform lab tests on sediments in the DEME research center, contributing to innovative solutions and robust design options.

Qualifications

• MSc in engineering with hydraulic/coastal/marine specialization.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with sediment dynamics or hydrodynamic modelling tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assess, calculate and model the impact of dredge-related issues for tenders.
• Collaborate with environmental team and global desks within the Dredging and Reclamation activity line.
• Conduct lab tests on sediments and soil samples at the DEME research center.
• Perform other hydraulic studies as needed by the HYDRO team.

Skills

Sediment dynamics

Hydrodynamic modelling

MATLAB

Python

Analytical skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

MSc in Engineering (hydraulic/coastal/marine)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

DEME Group is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer for the HYDRO cell within the EDT department. You will work on hydrodynamic aspects of dredging, reclamation and coastal construction, focusing on sediment resuspension, plumes, and settling processes.

You will assess impacts for tenders, collaborate with the environmental team across global operations, and may perform lab tests on sediments in the DEME research center, contributing to innovative solutions and robust design options.