Senior Marine Systems Engineer

Multi.engineering; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIPP Plus pension

8% holiday allowance

40 vacation days

Travel allowance

Relocation support

Housing assistance

30% ruling

Job summary

Multi.engineering seeks a Senior Marine Engineer to lead the complete engineering process for naval and complex maritime projects in the Netherlands. You will develop and integrate marine systems, coordinating interfaces, suppliers and verification activities in an international, English-speaking, hybrid environment.

You will work with mechanical, electrical, structural and control engineers, ensuring compliance with class rules and maritime regulations.

Qualifications

• Background in marine engineering, mechanical engineering or naval architecture.
• Experience with marine auxiliary systems and ship outfitting.
• Ability to work in an international English-speaking environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and detailed designs for fuel, cooling, HVAC, compressed-air, exhaust-gas, seawater and firefighting systems.
• Translate contractual, operational and client requirements into system designs and specifications.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, calculations and engineering deliverables.
• Manage interfaces across mechanical, electrical, structural and control domains.
• Coordinate verification, validation and testing activities including design reviews and sea trials.
• Coach junior and medior engineers and monitor project risks.

Skills

Marine engineering

Mechanical engineering

Naval architecture

System integration

Supplier coordination

DNV/ABS/MARPOL knowledge

Job description

• Work location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands – hybrid
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Six months to one year
• Contract: Employment contract or freelance assignment
• Language: English; Dutch is an advantage
• Focus: Marine auxiliary systems and ship outfitting for naval and complex maritime projects
• Due to the military nature of the project, only EU citizens will be considered.

If your background is in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or naval architecture, this Senior Marine Engineer position offers responsibility for the complete engineering process. You will develop and integrate marine systems while coordinating technical interfaces, suppliers, and verification activities. The role is based within an international, English-speaking environment, with a hybrid working arrangement. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to the Netherlands.

Where You’ll Work

You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on naval vessels and other complex maritime projects. The engineering scope covers marine auxiliary systems and ship outfitting, from concept and detailed design through supplier coordination, verification and testing.

You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, structural and control engineers, as well as suppliers, clients and classification societies. Projects must comply with applicable class rules, statutory regulations, client standards and military requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Develop concepts and detailed designs for fuel, cooling, HVAC, compressed-air, exhaust-gas, seawater and firefighting systems.
• Translate contractual, operational and client requirements into system designs, calculations, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, calculations, assessments and other engineering deliverables.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, structural, control and spatial interfaces throughout the ship design.
• Apply applicable class rules, statutory regulations and client standards, including DNV, ABS, SOLAS and MARPOL requirements.
• Define technical requirements for procurement, evaluate supplier proposals and resolve technical deviations and clarifications.
• Coordinate verification, validation and testing activities, including design reviews, FAT, HAT and sea trials.
• Act as a senior technical contact, monitor risks and progress, review work prepared by others and coach junior and medior engineers.

What’s In It For You?

• A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities.
• A fixed-term contract for one year, providing you with stability from day one and the clear intention of continuing your career with the client afterwards.
• An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%.
• 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May.
• 40 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer for your commute.
• Moving to the Netherlands? We'll support you throughout your relocation, including housing assistance, registration procedures, and, where applicable, your 30% ruling application (tax benefit for expats).
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result.
• An international, English-speaking working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Networking: life outside work also matters - that's why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party, and other social events throughout the year.