Senior Naval Architect – 2D Plans & Ship Arrangements

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

30% ruling (expat tax advantage)

25 days paid holidays + 13 ADV days +

Commuting cost compensation

Dutch language course budget

Housing search and relocation housing

Job summary

Middle Point B.V. in Vlissingen, Netherlands, seeks a Structural engineer to combine technical drawing, regulatory knowledge and engineering judgement, with occasional calculations and close collaboration across engineering disciplines.

You will develop 2D plans including Fire Safety, Watertight Integrity, Doors and Insulation, prepare basic design drawings from General Arrangements, and support safety and lifesaving arrangements, with a focus on SOLAS and class rules.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering calculations

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Cadmatic

CATIA / 3DExperience

Job description

Middle Point B.V. in Vlissingen, Netherlands, seeks a Structural engineer to combine technical drawing, regulatory knowledge and engineering judgement, with occasional calculations and close collaboration across engineering disciplines.

You will develop 2D plans including Fire Safety, Watertight Integrity, Doors and Insulation, prepare basic design drawings from General Arrangements, and support safety and lifesaving arrangements, with a focus on SOLAS and class rules.