Lead Engineer

Allseas Engineering B.V.; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

30 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Training & coaching

International environment

Clubs & events

Job summary

Allseas is seeking a Lead Engineer to join the Automation Team in Delft, Netherlands. You will serve as the technical and organizational glue, driving alignment across engineers, projects, and stakeholders while shaping the long-term automation strategy.

The role focuses on enabling teams to perform at their best, fostering collaboration, and delivering technical excellence in complex offshore systems such as Jacket Lift, anchor positioning, and automated pipelay facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical leadership and team building.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering systems and stakeholder alignment.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Background in automation, control systems, PLCs, or systems engineering is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical ownership and engineering excellence within the Automation Team.
• Act as the primary connector between team members, disciplines, projects, and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor, and support engineers in their technical and personal development.
• Create clarity, alignment, and focus on multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Encourage curiosity, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Help define and maintain the long-term automation strategy and roadmap.
• Guide technical decision-making and engineering standards.
• Support project teams in resolving complex system and integration challenges.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, standardization, and framework development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary systems

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Automation & controls

PLCs

Systems engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering

Job description

Join Allseas as Lead Engineer in Automation Team, shaping the future of offshore technology with technical excellence and collaboration.

Intro

Allseas is a world-leading contractor in the offshore energy market, with dynamism, rapid progress and pioneering spirit at its core. To stay ahead of the industry, we are developing tomorrow's technology today, transforming bold ideas into state-of-the-art solutions to meet the market's ever-changing needs.

We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer to join our Automation Team, part of the Systems Department in Delft, the Netherlands. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys bringing people together, connecting disciplines, and creating the conditions for technical excellence. You are not leading projects, but building a team that does so. you are helping shape the future of automation within Allseas.

Your role

As Lead Engineer, you are the technical and organizational glue within the Automation Team. You foster collaboration, create alignment, and ensure that engineering efforts contribute to a shared vision. You are curious by nature, eager to understand both the technical details and the broader context, and motivated to help others succeed.

You work closely with engineers, project teams, stakeholders, and department leadership to establish priorities, maintain technical quality, and continuously improve the way the team operates. You help create a long-term direction for automation within the Systems Department while ensuring that day-to-day engineering activities move the team towards that vision.

• Drive technical ownership and engineering excellence within the Automation Team;
• Act as the primary connector between team members, disciplines, projects, and stakeholders;
• Coach, mentor, and support engineers in their technical and personal development;
• Create clarity, alignment, and focus on multidisciplinary engineering activities;
• Encourage curiosity, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement;
• Help define and maintain the long-term automation strategy and roadmap;
• Guide technical decision-making and engineering standards;
• Support project teams in resolving complex system and integration challenges;
• Identify opportunities for innovation, standardization, and framework development;
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and enthusiasm.

You will be working on some of the industry's most capable and advanced systems around the world, such as the unique Jacket Lift System, anchor positioning systems, fully automated pipelay factories, and diamond wire cutters.

What we expect from you

You are an experienced engineer who naturally takes ownership and brings people together. You enjoy understanding how systems work as a whole and are passionate about helping teams perform at their best. While technical expertise is important, your greatest strength lies in enabling others and creating an environment where engineering can thrive.

You are energized by building long-term improvements rather than focusing solely on short-term deliverables, planning, or resource allocation. You are convinced that structural, long-term improvements provide the foundation for successful project execution and sustainable results.

Ideally you have

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Extensive experience working with multidisciplinary engineering systems;
• Proven experience in a technical leadership, lead engineer, or senior engineering role;
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;
• The ability to translate complex technical topics into clear direction and decisions;
• Experience coaching and mentoring engineers;
• Experience within automation, control systems, PLCs, software development, or systems engineering is considered a strong advantage;
• A pragmatic, hands-on mindset combined with strategic thinking.

You are

• Curious and always seeking to understand;
• Comfortable taking ownership without relying on formal authority;
• Enthusiastic and capable of inspiring others;
• Focused on people, collaboration, and technical quality;
• Able to connect long-term vision with daily engineering activities;
• Passionate about building strong teams and sustainable engineering solutions.

At Allseas, you'll find the space to grow, have fun, and take pride in what you achieve together. We embrace risks to drive groundbreaking changes in the offshore energy market. You'll work in a dynamic, no-nonsense environment where collaboration is key. Supported by experienced and dedicated colleagues, you'll have every opportunity to advance your career.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme;
• Performance-based salary increases and bonuses;
• 30 vacation days per year and flexible working hours;
• Comprehensive training and development programs, study budgets, and coaching;
• A truly international work environment;
• Internal clubs, committees, parties, and (sporting) events.