Project Engineer, Structural & Building Systems

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking a technically strong Project Engineer who takes ownership of structural integrity, calculation accuracy, and system performance within complex architectural projects. This role sits within our Engineering (Design Team) and R&D departments, focusing on ceiling and wall systems used in high-end architectural projects.

As a Project Engineer, you will translate concepts into safe, manufacturable solutions, develop calculation models, and support innovative standard systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or construction engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and structural insight.
• Experience working on technically complex building‑related systems.
• Ability to work independently and take technical ownership.
• Clear communication skills (Dutch or English).
• HBO degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Engineer complex, non-standard ceiling and wall constructions.
• Perform and validate wind load and structural calculations according to relevant standards.
• Translate architectural concepts into safe, manufacturable solutions.
• Develop calculation models and improve engineering methodologies.
• Support R&D in the development of new standard systems.
• Review and optimize technical drawings and system documentation.
• Act as a senior technical reference within the team.
• Your work directly impacts safety, compliance, and performance in real-world conditions.

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytical skills

Structural insight

Building systems experience

Independent worker

Communication skills

Dutch or English

Education

HBO degree in Mechanical/Construction Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

Hunter Douglas is seeking a technically strong Project Engineer who takes ownership of structural integrity, calculation accuracy, and system performance within complex architectural projects. This role sits within our Engineering (Design Team) and R&D departments, focusing on ceiling and wall systems used in high-end architectural projects.

As a Project Engineer, you will translate concepts into safe, manufacturable solutions, develop calculation models, and support innovative standard systems.