Project Engineer HVAC

Van Storm Recruitment; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days paid holidays per year

Sustainable Life & Work Bonus

Travel insurance when on assignments

Reimbursed interview and commuting

Job summary

Van Storm Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge engineering, production, customers, and field teams during HVAC installations for luxury yachts. You’ll influence the lifecycle from design to delivery and may take full project ownership on smaller vessels.

Ideal candidates have a technical mindset, strong planning skills, and enjoy travel to support international projects. The role blends engineering with commercial coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of physics and mathematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Good communication and coordination with customers and technical colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the engineering and technical preparation of HVAC installations for luxury yachts.
• Support projects from design and engineering through to inspection and delivery.
• Act as a technical point of contact for engineering-related matters.
• Coordinate with customers, engineering colleagues, production teams, and field staff.
• Prepare and maintain project planning to ensure resources are available when required.
• Review and check technical engineering work and support drafting activities when necessary.
• Support work preparation and the smooth technical execution of projects.
• Work on complete projects or specific scopes depending on vessel size and complexity.
• Occasionally travel internationally to support projects and customers.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Organizational skills

Service-oriented

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

As a Project Engineer, you will be an important link between engineering, production, customers, and colleagues working in the field. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from the design and preparation of HVAC installations for luxury yachts through to inspection and delivery.

Your responsibilities will vary depending on the size and complexity of the vessel. On a large superyacht, you may be responsible for a specific part of the overall project, while on smaller projects you can take responsibility for the complete engineering scope.

You will act as a key point of contact for engineering matters and help ensure that people, materials, technical information, and planning come together at the right moment. The position can also be shaped around your strengths, whether you are more technically or commercially oriented.

What you will do

• Coordinate the engineering and technical preparation of HVAC installations for luxury yachts
• Support projects from design and engineering through to inspection and delivery
• Act as a technical point of contact for engineering-related matters
• Coordinate with customers, engineering colleagues, production teams, and colleagues working in the field
• Prepare and maintain project planning to ensure engineering activities, people, and materials are available when required
• Review and check technical engineering work and support drafting activities when necessary
• Support work preparation and the smooth technical execution of projects
• Work on either complete projects or specific project scopes, depending on vessel size and complexity
• Occasionally travel internationally to support projects and customers

Where you will work

You will join an established international engineering organization specializing in technical systems for the maritime industry, with a strong presence in complex shipbuilding projects.

The company combines engineering with practical project execution, giving Project Engineers exposure to the complete lifecycle of maritime installations. You will work closely with technical specialists, production teams, customers, and colleagues in the field.

• Complex and technically challenging projects for high-end vessels
• A role combining engineering, coordination, planning, and practical project execution
• Opportunity to take increasing ownership of projects as your experience develops
• International project environment with occasional opportunities to travel
• Flexibility to develop the position towards your technical or commercial strengths
• No-nonsense working environment where communication, service, and teamwork are important

What you already have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable discipline
• Good understanding of physics and mathematics
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail
• A service-oriented and practical approach to engineering
• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with customers and technical colleagues

What's in it for you

• More time to enjoy life: 38 paid holidays every year.
• Extra support for sustainable living: Sustainable Life & Work Bonus.
• Business travel covered: Insurance included whenever you travel for work.
• We pay the journey: Interview and commuting costs are reimbursed.
• Expand your network: Meet professionals from across the Dutch maritime industry at exclusive events.
• Moving to the Netherlands? We'll help you find housing and complete your registration.