Senior Engineer – 2D Plans & Arrangements

Middle Point; Vlissingen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

30% ruling (expat tax)

Dutch language course budget

Job summary

Middle Point is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – 2D Plans & Arrangements to join a leading naval shipbuilding project in the Netherlands. You will develop 2D functional engineering plans using General Arrangements as a basis, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, classification society rules and IMO conventions.

The role combines regulatory knowledge with engineering judgement and collaboration across disciplines, including basic calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in shipbuilding engineering, plans and arrangements.
• Ability to interpret General Arrangements and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D engineering plans including fire safety and watertight integrity.
• Prepare design drawings based on General Arrangements and regulations.
• Develop safety and lifesaving arrangements and escape routes.
• Support deck arrangements and navigation equipment integration.
• Perform engineering calculations and justify design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Class, Flag State and IMO requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

2D planning

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering judgement

English communication

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Cadmatic

CATIA / 3DExperience

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer – 2D Plans & Arrangements to join a leading naval shipbuilding project in the Netherlands. In this role, you will develop 2D functional engineering plans using General Arrangement drawings as a basis, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, classification society rules, Flag State regulations and international maritime standards.

Tasks

The position combines technical drawing, regulatory knowledge and engineering judgement, with occasional calculations and close collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Job Description (Tasks)

• Develop 2D engineering plans, including Fire Safety, Watertight Integrity, Doors and Insulation Plans.
• Prepare basic and functional design drawings based on General Arrangements, building specifications and applicable regulations.
• Develop safety and lifesaving arrangements, escape route plans and fire protection plans.
• Support deck arrangements involving mooring, anchoring, navigation equipment and other deck systems.
• Perform relevant engineering calculations and justify technical design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Class, Flag State and IMO requirements.
• Coordinate technical interfaces and communicate design considerations with other engineering disciplines.

Job requirements

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding engineering, plans and arrangements or functional design.
• Proven experience preparing 2D ship plans and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Cadmatic and/or CATIA / 3DExperience.
• Strong knowledge of classification society and Flag State rules, including relevant IMO conventions such as SOLAS.
• Experience with safety plans, general arrangements, watertight integrity and/or insulation plans.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and clearly explain technical decisions.
• Good command of English.
• EU citizenship required due to project/security requirements.

Conditions

• An attractive monthly salary of €4.000 – €6.200, based on your experience
• Application for the 30% ruling (expat tax advantage)
• 25 days of paid holidays + 13 extra paid ADV days and paid national holidays
• Compensation for commuting costs depending on your preferred means of transportation - own car / public transport / bike
• Relocation support (incl. allowance, housing search, registration) and an on-boarding at our office for a warm & thorough welcome
• Budget for Dutch language course so that you have a good kickstart