Concept Design Engineer (E&A)

Dredgingtoday; Nederland (TX); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8% holiday pay

Travel allowance

Pension plan with 60% employer contribution

Profit sharing

Flexibility for remote work

Bicycle plan

Company fitness

Job summary

A leading naval firm is seeking a Concept Design Engineer to architect electrical and automation systems for complex naval ships. This role involves managing conceptual design frameworks, drafting technical specifications, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have experience in design processes, and are fluent in both Dutch and English. The position offers competitive salary, travel allowances, and flexibility for remote work up to two days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant Technical Study.
• Experience in design and proposal processes.
• Expertise in design/innovation methods and practices.
• Experience in Electrical/Electronic systems for complex naval ships.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to travel internationally and work abroad.
• Excellent references due to security screening process.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality Electric System Architecture and Load Balance.
• Draft technical specifications, reports, and prepare presentations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for proposals.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers.
• Contribute to the department's development and ensure safety and HSEQ compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Design Innovation

Proposal Management

Collaboration

Dutch Language

English Language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field

Job description

About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family‑owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As a Concept Design Engineer (E&A), you are the architect of the electrical and automation systems for our complex naval ships. Your work is crucial, starting during the proposal process (pre‑contract stage). You establish and manage the conceptual design frameworks.

You will also lead product development and innovation projects focused on Manning & Automation and Electrical systems, working closely with the Product Manager and the Proposal Engineer. You write clear reports and specifications and serve as the technical link between internal colleagues, external stakeholders, and the customer.

Key accountabilities

• Design Innovation: You deliver high‑quality designs, including Electric System Architecture, Electric Load Balance, Electromagnetic Control Measures, Integrated Ship Management Systems Layout, subsystem evaluations & selections, and the development of innovative concepts.
• Proposal Management: You draft clear technical specifications and reports, prepare presentations, perform relevant cost calculations and risk assessments, and outline management plans and schedules.
• Collaboration & Coordination: You effectively communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize results within the proposal.
• Driving Innovation: You actively contribute to innovation projects, seminars, and working groups to maintain our technical edge.
• Department Development: You contribute to the further development of the P&P department and ensure all HSEQ policies and procedures are followed to guarantee a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills & experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or another relevant Technical Study.
• Experience in design and proposal processes.
• Expertise and experience in a variety of (computerized) design/innovation methods and practices.
• Experience in the design and integration of Electrical/Electronic systems, preferably in complex (naval) ships.
• Good command of both the Dutch and English language (written and verbal).
• Ability to frequently travel long distances and work abroad.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non‑EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

• At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with a competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME‑pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Application & information

Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on full‑time work.
• Availability (full‑time / part‑time / number of hours).

For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via [phone].

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non‑EU passport or nationality.

A pre‑employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.