Project Engineer

Dixstone; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Travel reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Dixstone is seeking a full-time Project Engineer for Offshore Decommissioning based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The role is responsible for planning and execution readiness for complex offshore operations, ensuring safety and technical integrity.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in offshore projects. The position offers competitive compensation, 25 vacation days, and the possibility for hybrid work post-onboarding.

Qualifications

• 5 years offshore project engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for design and planning.
• Willingness to travel offshore up to 3 weeks, 1–2 times/year.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering method statements for execution.
• Prepare lifting plans including drawings and calculations.
• Interface with subcontractors to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Offshore project engineering

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of offshore construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, or Structural Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer – Offshore Decommissioning

Location: Hoofddorp, NL

Contract: 1-year (intent to convert to permanent)

Availability: Full-time

Remote: Partial flexibility after onboarding

Company Overview

Petrodec is a leading contractor in offshore oil and gas decommissioning, delivering innovative and safe solutions from well abandonment to full topside and subsea removal.

With projects secured through 2029, Petrodec offers a dynamic environment where engineering professionals can drive responsible energy transition and deliver impactful offshore operations.

Role Purpose / Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution readiness of complex offshore decommissioning operations.

This role ensures technical integrity, operational efficiency, and successful collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering method statements for onshore and offshore execution.
• Prepare lifting plans including drawings and rigging calculations.
• Define scopes for rope access, scaffolding, welding, and subsea ROV.
• Produce MTOs, mobilization plans, and equipment lists.
• Conduct site surveys and fabrication follow-ups; issue visit reports.
• Support vessel mobilization and yard activities before execution.
• Interface with subcontractors and clients to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and registers.
• Support the Project Manager to deliver work on time and within scope.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ offshore project engineering experience.
• Proven involvement in decommissioning, topside removal, or load-in/load-out campaigns.
• Direct hands‑on offshore execution experience.
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction and lifting operations.
• Ability to perform and review engineering documentation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for design and planning.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel offshore (up to 3 weeks, 1–2 times/year).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Pension plan and 25 vacation days with travel reimbursement.
• Hybrid work possibility after onboarding.
• Career development opportunities in a growing international business.

Application Process / Equal Opportunity

Petrodec is an equal opportunity employer — we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.