Data Engineer (interim)

Offshore Wind Ltd; Nederland (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary aligned with permanent staff

Travel allowance

Flexibility to work from home

Job summary

A marine technology company is seeking a Data Engineer (interim) to enhance its data-driven decision-making processes. This role involves designing and maintaining data infrastructure essential for connecting, organizing, and unlocking data within the organization. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and possess experience in data modeling, ETL processes, and tools such as SSIS and SQL Server. The company offers a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years experience in data engineering principles.
• Experience with ETL processes and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in SSIS, SSAS, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data infrastructure for vessel production.
• Integrate and analyze diverse data sources.
• Develop and deploy ETL processes.
• Collaborate with teams to embed data solutions.

Skills

Data engineering principles

Data modeling

Database design

ETL processes

SSIS

SSAS

Power BI

Fluent English

Knowledge of Dutch

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (5–7 years experience)

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (3–5 years experience)

Tools

Oracle Server

SQL Server

Job description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities . Join our family.

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 Data Engineer (interim) at Damen Naval, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining the data infrastructure that is essential for connecting, organizing, and unlocking data across the organization. This infrastructure directly supports the production of our vessels and adds measurable value to engineering and operational processes.

Your work lays the foundation for Damen Naval’s transformation into a fully data‑driven organization by enabling informed decision‑making across all departments and management levels. In this dynamic and technologically complex environment, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data is reliable, accessible, and seamlessly integrated into business workflows.

Key accountabilities

• Integrate, analyze, and prepare diverse data sources for the data warehouse.
• Developing and deploying ETL processes for loading data, such as Oracle Server with SSIS and SQL Server. Build and optimize data models, queries, and pipelines.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide internal technical support.
• Document ETL processes, data models, and configurations for knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed data solutions into business processes.
• Improve performance of reports and develop automated data processing solutions.
• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and mentor colleagues.

Skills & experience

As a Data engineer (interim) you recognize yourself in the following profile:

• Bachelor’s degree (5–7 years experience) or Master’s degree (3–5 years experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data modeling, and database design.
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes and optimization techniques.
• Experience with SSIS, SSAS and Power BI report Server stack on‑prem. Experience working in dynamic and evolving technical environments.
• Preferably experience in the maritime, defense, or engineering sector.
• Excellent command of the English language, with proficiency in Dutch being advantageous.
• 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 value our temporary team members and strive for a positive and successful collaboration. As a temporary professional on secondment basis, we offer you the following conditions:

• An attractive salary aligned with permanent staff.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Challenging and innovative projects.

Application & information

This temporary assignment is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

If you are interested, please submit your application with the following details:

• Your CV and motivational letter.
• Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full‑time work).
• Your availability (full‑time/part‑time and number of hours).
• Your notice period and preferred start date.

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

A pre‑assignment 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.