Sr. Structural Engineer - Automation & Digitalization

Heerema; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

13th month

Holiday allowance

Pension plan

Gym access

Team events

Leiden office

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors seeks a Senior Structural Engineer focused on Automation & Digitalization to transform engineering knowledge, calculations and workflows into scalable digital solutions. Based in Leiden, you’ll drive digital initiatives and develop tools across offshore projects, while staying connected to structural design and verification.

You will collaborate with engineers, IT and Digital Enablement, shaping a modern engineering environment that emphasizes automation, data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or comparable discipline.

Responsibilities

• Interface between Structural Engineering, Digital Enablement and IT Teams.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize digitalization opportunities based on value and impact.
• Develop concepts and functional requirements for digital initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of engineering tools.
• Improve engineering data, knowledge management and automated reporting capabilities.
• Coach engineers and drive adoption of new digital tools and standards.

Skills

Structural engineering

Digitalization

Python (basic)

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sr. Structural Engineer - Automation & Digitalization Job Alerts Link Sr. Structural Engineer - Automation & Digitalization Job Description

Shape the future of structural engineering by transforming engineering knowledge, calculations and workflows into scalable digital solutions.

**Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements**

Your role in the story

At Heerema, Structural Engineering plays a critical role in enabling safe and efficient offshore operations. Our engineers design and verify temporary and permanent structures that support Transport & Installation, Decommissioning and Offshore Wind projects worldwide. As a Senior Structural Engineer – Automation & Digitalization, you combine structural engineering expertise with a passion for improving the way engineering is performed. While maintaining a strong connection to structural design and verification, your primary focus is on driving digitalization initiatives within the Structural Engineering discipline. You help transform fragmented engineering methods into efficient, standardized and scalable solutions. Working closely with structural engineers, specialists, IT and Digital Enablement, you develop tools, workflows and data structures that improve engineering quality, consistency and productivity. Rather than being assigned to a single project, you operate across the discipline, supporting the department's strategic ambition to create a modern engineering environment built around automation, knowledge management and data-driven decision making.

What you will be working on

• Acting as the primary interface between Structural Engineering, Digital Enablement and IT Teams.
• Identifying, evaluating and prioritizing digitalization opportunities based on business value and engineering impact.
• Developing concepts and functional requirements for digital initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of engineering tools.
• Improving engineering data, knowledge management and automated reporting capabilities.
• Coaching engineers and driving adoption of new digital tools, standards and ways of working.

Key ingredients for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience, with a strong foundation in structural engineering and project execution.
• Strong affinity with developing maintainable and reusable engineering software solutions. Some (Python) coding experience is a pre but not a must.
• Ability to translate engineering needs into practical solutions involving automation, data and digital workflows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and drive for continuous improvement.

Your Foundation for Success

At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem-solver, an ambitious go-getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non-negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.

Here’s why people love working with us

• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance;
• bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to €70,719.48.
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

October 10th

**Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements**

A unique maritime adventure

A unique maritime adventureAt Heerema Marine Contractors, we deliver the world’s most challenging offshore projects in the energy sector. From designing and engineering to transporting, installing, and removing offshore structures, we make the impossible possible — safely and sustainably.

Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our diverse team, working together across offshore, onshore, and office-based roles. We value teamwork, innovation, and a can-do mindset, and we are proud of our culture where colleagues support and inspire each other to achieve excellence.

Join Heerema and become part of a world-class team shaping the future of the offshore industry.

Information at a Glance

Highlights

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we offer offshore jobs, engineering careers, and office opportunities worldwide. Join our team and make the impossible possible.

Job Location: HMC Leiden Business area: Engineering Job Level: Senior Req Id: 873