Project Engineer

Føn Energy Services; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Insurance

Welfare benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Føn Energy Services is expanding its offshore wind team and is seeking a Project Engineer to support preparation, execution, and completion of offshore wind projects from our IJmuiden office. You will connect onshore project management with offshore execution, coordinating with managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver within time, budget and quality.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 4–10 years of offshore wind/marine experience, proven process discipline, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering field (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Marine, Offshore or Subsea).
• 4–10 years of relevant offshore wind/maritime engineering experience.
• Experience in structured engineering processes and delivering engineering deliverables.
• Willingness to obtain VCA VOL certificate; offshore project execution experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, execution and completion of offshore wind projects.
• Coordinate with project management onshore, site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Create and review method statements, procedures and calculations.
• Maintain document control and ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Planning & MS Office

Travel offshore

Structured engineering process

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Føn Energy Services (Føn) is an independent service provider to the offshore wind industry. Føn comes with unmatched industrial backing from Akastor (Aker), IKM Group and DISA International which allows us to set ambitious growth targets and offer our clients the highest quality of service. Føn currently holds offices in The Netherlands, Norway, UK, Poland and Taiwan. The offshore wind operations are headquartered in IJmuiden, The Netherlands.

We are experiencing an increased demand for our services and are looking to fill potentially multiple Project Engineering positions to support our growing operations in the UK (NL).

The positions are based at our office in IJmuiden area and remote working solutions will not be considered.

Purpose and scope of the position

As a Project Engineer, you will support the preparation, execution, and completion of offshore wind projects. You will be the connecting link between our project management onshore and the execution offshore. You will work closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to the highest HSE and quality standards. You play a vital role in project planning, documentation, procurement coordination, and technical follow-up throughout the project lifecycle.

The position reports to the Project Director of Offshore Wind Services.

Qualifications, requirements and desired characteristics:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, e.g. Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Marine, Offshore or Subsea; relevant experience can substitute for formal education
• 4–10 years of relevant engineering experience in offshore wind, offshore energy, marine or subsea
• Proven experience working within structured engineering processes, and with implementing them in projects and organizations
• Hands-on experience both creating and reviewing engineering deliverables such as method statements, procedures and calculations
• Experience from offshore project execution
• VCA VOL certificate, or willingness to obtain it
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• Proficient in MS Office and planning tools (e.g. MS Project)
• Willingness to travel abroad and work offshore

Advantages

• GWO certificates (e.g. Basic Safety Training) - positive, but not required
• CSWIP 3.4U
• Experience with ROV operations UAV and drone operations or inspection
• Experience from operation and maintenance phase (inspections and services)
• Work according to Føn’s engineering processes and procedures, and make sure project teams follow them
• Help implement new and revised engineering processes in projects, including training colleagues and following up on use
• Propose improvements to engineering procedures, templates and tools based on project experience and lessons learned
• Make sure engineering work meets current regulations, client requirements and industry standards
• Prepare method statements, work procedures and task plans for offshore operations
• Prepare technical documentation such as engineering calculations, drawings, equipment specifications and mobilisation plans
• Carry out risk assessments and HIRA/HAZID input for engineered operations
• Define the resources needed for each scope: personnel, equipment, vessels and spreads
• Provide technical input to tenders, cost estimates and clarifications

Review and verify

• Review method statements, procedures and calculations prepared by colleagues and subcontractors
• Review client specifications and contract requirements, and raise technical queries and deviations early
• Check the quality of technical deliverables, such as inspection reports and data packages, before they go to the client
• Manage document control and revision status for engineering documents on your projects
• Follow scopes from planning through mobilisation, execution, demobilisation and close-out
• Work offshore when needed to support start-up, solve technical issues and verify that work is done as engineered
• Handle technical change requests and management of change during execution
• Coordinate procurement and technical follow-up of equipment and services
• Monitor progress, identify technical risks, interfances and potential delays, and report to the Project Manager
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to align technical expectations and deliverables

HSEQ and continuous improvement

• Promote and follow Føn’s HSEQ policies and procedures
• Report non-conformities, near misses, incidents and improvement proposals
• Stop any work that could cause serious harm to people or property, or serious quality defects
• Take part in project evaluations and lessons-learned sessions, and keep up to date on new technology relevant to our services

What can Føn offer the right candidate?

• Competitive employment conditions including pension, insurance, and welfare benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development – we invest in our people
• Be part of a growing industrial company with strong and ambitious owners
• Gain valuable experience in one of the fastest-growing industries globally
• Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment

If you want to join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering quality results for our client base in the Renewable Energy business,