Lead Engineer Marine Systems and Machinery

Vuyk Engineering; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leave: 37 days

Working from home

Maritime project variety

Job summary

Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam is seeking a Lead Engineer Marine Systems and Machinery for its office in Rotterdam. You will lead the design of machinery and marine systems for new builds and large conversions, coordinating with clients from the orientation phase and advising on technology for energy transition.

The role is primarily technical, guiding designers and engineers and ensuring compliance with classification rules from Lloyd's Register, DNV, and Bureau Veritas.

Qualifications

• About 10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of requirements from classification societies and authorities.
• Knowledge of system components, piping materials and vessel layouts.
• Experience developing machinery arrangements.
• Experience with engineering and design tools.
• Knowledge of electrical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine specifications for marine systems together with clients.
• Design and engineer marine systems for new vessels and conversions.
• Calculate and lay out engine rooms, including pump calculations, drive calculations, system diagrams and propulsion.
• Lead projects, hold client contact and guide designers and engineers.
• Work according to classification rules and specifications of Lloyd's Register, DNV and Bureau Veritas.
• Investigate and develop technology for the energy transition, such as alternative fuel systems and energy efficiency measures.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Engineering design

Maritime knowledge

Education

BSc or MSc in naval architecture or maritime engineering

Tools

Engineering design tools

Job description

Lead Engineer Marine Systems and Machinery

Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam is looking for a Lead Engineer Marine Systems and Machinery for its office in Rotterdam, full-time, 36-40 hours per week. You lead marine systems design for new builds and conversions. We ask for a Bsc. or MSc in naval architecture or maritime engineering and about 10 years of maritime engineering experience.

The role:

You are responsible for the design and layout of all machinery and marine systems on new vessels and large conversions. Your work starts in the orientation phase with the client. You join the commercial team or provide input on which marine systems fit the client's requirements. You advise on existing technology and on new developments for the energy transition.

The work:

The role is mainly technical. You design marine systems from first principles, lead projects, talk to clients and guide designers and engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Determine specifications for marine systems together with clients
• Design and engineer marine systems for new vessels and conversions
• Calculate and lay out engine rooms, including pump calculations, drive calculations, system diagrams and propulsion
• Lead projects, hold client contact and guide designers and engineers
• Work according to classification rules and specifications of Lloyd's Register, DNV and Bureau Veritas
• Investigate and develop technology for the energy transition, such as alternative fuel systems and energy efficiency measures
• Investigate and develop technology for the energy transition, such as alternative fuel systems and energy efficiency measures

Requirements:

• About 10 years of experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of requirements from classification societies and authorities
• Knowledge of system components, piping materials and vessel layouts
• Experience developing machinery arrangements
• Experience with engineering and design tools
• Knowledge of electrical systems is a plus

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and working conditions
• 37 days of leave (28 vacation days, 9 ADV days)
• Working from home
• Varied projects in the maritime industry

About Vuyk Engineering:

Vuyk Engineering is an independent maritime design house. It works in four disciplines: ship design and conversion, methods engineering, equipment design and temporary steel design. Clients include shipowners, contractors, equipment suppliers, fabricators and shipyards. Vuyk supports them with vessel and equipment design in the maritime, dredging and offshore industries, from small ad hoc assignments to fully integrated projects.