Naval Architect

Trius Polytechniek; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 66,960 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

Trius Polytechniek is seeking an engineer with offshore installation experience to perform vessel performance, stability, transportation, mooring and marine operation analyses for offshore projects.

You will provide engineering support to project teams, collaborate with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations. The role includes creating loading manuals and supporting vessel modifications and approvals.

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore installation projects.
• Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach to engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in AQWA, OrcaFlex, ShipShape, MATLAB, GMoor, DPCap and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform vessel performance, stability, transportation, mooring and marine operation analyses.
• Provide engineering support and advice to offshore project teams and vessel crews.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, classification societies and project stakeholders.
• Apply engineering standards, regulations and industry best practices.
• Development of loading manuals, operations documentation and class approvals.

Skills

Offshore experience

Tools

AQWA

OrcaFlex

ShipShape

MATLAB

GMoor

DPCap

MS Office

Job description

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vessel performance, stability, transportation, mooring and marine operation analyses.
• Provide engineering support and advice to offshore project teams and vessel crews.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, classification societies and project stakeholders.
• Apply engineering standards, regulations and industry best practices.

Typical Activities

• Marine operations analysis (workability, CFD, multi-body dynamics, mooring).
• Stability, longitudinal strength, loadout, transportation and towing assessments.
• DP capability, positioning footprint and vessel mooring studies.
• Design input for grillage, seafastening and operational upgrades.
• Development of loading manuals, operations documentation and class approvals.
• Technical support for vessel modifications, repairs, dry‑docking and conversions.

Your Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Experience in offshore installation projects.
• Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach to engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in AQWA, OrcaFlex, ShipShape, MATLAB, GMoor, DPCap and MS Office.

Core Competencies

• Naval architecture and marine engineering analysis.
• Offshore operations and vessel stability.
• Engineering calculations, design review and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder management and technical communication.

Where will you be working

This leading global offshore contractor specializes in executing complex engineering and installation projects for the renewable energy sector. They deliver specialized foundation, substation, cable, and heavy transport solutions worldwide. Driven by an expert workforce, they provide comprehensive project management, engineering, and construction services through integrated contracting models.

What do we offer you

This is a 3 to 6-month project, open to professionals on either a contract basis or a self‑employed (freelance) basis with a gross monthly salary of €6.000 to €7.000. Hourly rate ZZP: Negotiable.