Vacancy – Technical Draftsman and Designer

Rotterdam Engineering BV; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Time-for-time compensation

Home office allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Rotterdam Engineering BV is seeking a Technical Draftsman and Designer to create detailed drawings and construction models, updating existing designs and collaborating with engineers and project leaders to deliver robust solutions.

Work across disciplines in the Dutch energy transition, applying AutoCAD (Civil 3D) and Excel to produce accurate designs while growing professionally through internal/external courses and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completed technical HBO or WO degree.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• You are motivated to develop yourself professionally and personally.
• You possess analytical thinking and can translate reality into models and drawings.
• Experience as a draftsman/constructor or in underground infrastructure is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical drawings and construction models based on design specifications and guidelines.
• Review and update existing drawings and models.
• Collaborate with engineers and project leaders to solve technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of drawings and models.
• Assist in preparing documentation and reports for clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Technical HBO or WO degree

Tools

AutoCAD (Civil 3D)

Excel

Job description

Vacancy – Technical Draftsman and Designer

Are you excited by the idea of designing, drafting, and calculating? Do you want to work on challenging projects for a diverse group of clients? And contribute to the Dutch Energy Transition? Join our team as a Technical Draftsman and Designer !

Your role

As a Technical Draftsman and Designer, you will play a crucial role within our team. You will be responsible for completing structural calculations, designing route plans, and creating other technical drawings. You will work closely alongside our engineers and project leaders to provide clients with advice on various scenarios, relevant legislation, and potential risks.

Your responsibilities:

• Create detailed technical drawings and construction models based on design specifications and guidelines.
• Review and update existing drawings and models.
• Collaborate with engineers and project leaders to solve technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of drawings and models.
• Assist in preparing documentation and reports for clients.

What this role means for your development?

At Rotterdam Engineering, your development is our priority. In this role, you will gain experience across a wide range of applications with different projects and clients. We specialize in various disciplines such as Water, Hydrogen, Heat, Steam, Natural Gas, and Drinking Water. Each discipline provides a unique opportunity to gain specific knowledge, allowing you to explore what best aligns with your interests and goals.

In short, the world of underground infrastructure is a place where your development will continually progress. To expand your knowledge further, we provide personalized guidance and opportunities to participate in relevant internal and external courses.

As part of the Universal Pipeline Association network, we operate independently, but work collaboratively to achieve innovative solutions by leveraging each other’s growth potential.

Who we are looking for

• You have a completed technical HBO or WO degree.
• You have strong organizational skills and effective communication.
• You are motivated to develop yourself further both personally and professionally.
• You possess analytical thinking skills: you can translate reality into models and drawings.
• You are knowledgeable in AutoCAD (Civil 3D) and Excel.
• You have a problem-solving attitude: you go the extra mile to find solutions for the challenges you face.
• You have relevant work or internship experience as a draftsman/constructor or in underground infrastructure (a bonus).
• You work well both independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

What we offer

• Good primary and secondary employment conditions, including travel reimbursement, time-for-time compensation, a home office allowance, and a pension scheme.
• Challenging work on complex and relevant projects.
• Projects with various clients in the energy transition sector.
• Opportunities for rapid growth—with respect to both your role as well as your salary
• Friendly colleagues, great coffee, and an inspiring office in the heart of Rotterdam.

What do we do?

Rotterdam Engineering is a member of UPA, a collective of engineering firms leading in the field of underground infrastructure and transport pipeline systems. We are involved in the entirety of the engineering process, from conceptual design to the coordination of execution and implementation. We work with municipalities, water authorities, energy companies, network operators, and contractors. We have expertise in a wide range of disciplines: Hydrogen, Heat, CO2, Steam, Drinking Water, Green Gas, Natural Gas, and Pressurized Sewer Systems. In our projects, we strive to create strong and conscientious designs that integrate technology, environmental considerations, costs, and practical feasibility.

By fostering a work environment that ensures the following 5 principles:

Empowering you to make the right decisions

At RE, we focus on identifying and developing your strengths.

We have seen how this stimulates motivation and generates successful outcomes. Effectively playing to your strengths and interests will yield the best results, and in turn be of the greatest benefit to the organization.

Your professional and personal development is central

Rotterdam Engineering provides you with not only the opportunity, but the tools to achieve your personal goals, address your needs, and realize your ambitions both in and out of the office. The way to do great work is to be passionate about what you do. This is what allows us to continually grow as an organization.

A young organization with ample opportunity for freedom and responsibility.

Together, we help you to identify the responsibilities you can and want to take on. You are given the freedom and trust to demonstrate your capabilities.

As a young organization, we prioritize trust and are committed to supporting your contributions and creativity by leveraging our extensive knowledge and experience to ensure quality.

A typical pragmatic Rotterdam attitude

Action speaks louder than words. We approach our work with a pragmatic focus on results, fully engaged and ready to tackle challenges head-on. We believe in learning through experience and remaining committed until we achieve our goals. While mistakes are a part of the process, the true failure lies in not learning from them. It's essential to concentrate on how to recover and move forward after setbacks.

We value team connection

Our motto is 'Work hard, play hard.' We believe that alongside hard work, it's important to create space for relaxation. Our office provides various opportunities to unwind, helping everyone return to work feeling rejuvenated. We also prioritize team bonding through group outings and activities. After all, we achieve our goals together.

Society of Engineers

Rotterdam Engineering is part of a network of engineers. Together we form Society of Engineers . A brand of UPA Group.