Lead Engineer - New Builds

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Belgique; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive mobility program for work-life balance

Permanent training track for personal and professional development

Stimulating and innovative work environment

Job summary

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV is seeking a Lead Engineer - New Builds to play a key role in the technical realization of new build vessels and asset development projects. You will coordinate engineering activities, ensuring technical consistency and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and has at least 10 years of relevant experience. Join a team that values innovation and offers extensive growth opportunities in a stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in complex engineering environments.
• Experience in coordinating engineering teams/projects with a focus on integration.
• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with technical experts.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to shipyards and partners internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities for new build vessels.
• Act as primary counterpart to the Project Manager, ensuring alignment.
• Manage and steer internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation actions promptly.
• Guide and coach a small team of engineers to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Multidisciplinary engineering expertise

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Industrial Engineer)

Job description

## Lead Engineer - New BuildsApplylocations: Belgiumposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0005627As a Lead Engineer - New Builds within the Fleet Investments department, you play a key role in the technical realization of DEME’s new build vessels and asset development projects. You are responsible for coordinating and steering the engineering scope from concept development through to detailed design and construction support. Working closely with the Project Manager, you ensure that the technical solution delivered is fully aligned with the initial requirements, meets performance expectations, and is realized within the defined timeline. You act as the central engineering lead, integrating inputs across disciplines and guiding both internal and external engineering partners. Depending on the project size, you either act as the right hand of the Project Manager on large, complex projects, or take full ownership of smaller engineering projects from A to Z.### **Y****our responsibilities*** You lead and coordinate the engineering activities for new build vessels and asset development projects, ensuring technical consistency and quality throughout the project lifecycle.* You act as the primary counterpart of the Project Manager, translating project requirements into feasible engineering solutions and ensuring delivery in line with scope, timing, and performance expectations.* You coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across domains such as naval architecture, structural engineering, mechanical systems, electrical drives, and control & automation systems.* You manage and steer both internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g. design offices and suppliers), ensuring alignment and timely delivery of engineering outputs.* You ensure that the developed design reflects the operational and technical requirements and can be successfully translated into execution during construction.* You identify technical risks and interface challenges early on, and drive mitigation actions to safeguard project objectives.* You support the transition from design to construction by actively engaging with shipyards and contractors, providing clarification and ensuring proper understanding of the design intent.* You take ownership of smaller projects, managing the full engineering scope independently, including planning and coordination of resources.* You guide and coach a team of engineers (typically 2 to 10), ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality deliverables.* You maintain a structured approach to engineering planning and follow-up, ensuring milestones are met and interfaces between disciplines are properly managed.### **Your profile*** You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Industrial Engineer), with a strong interest in multidisciplinary engineering projects.* You have minimum 10 years of relevant experience in complex engineering environments; this role is not suited for entry-level candidates.* You have a broad technical affinity (“polytechnical mindset”) and are able to understand, connect, and challenge multiple engineering disciplines.* You have experience in coordinating engineering teams or projects, with a strong focus on integration across technical domains.* You are able to structure complex problems, identify interfaces, and drive solutions in a pragmatic and efficient way.* You demonstrate strong communication skills and are comfortable interacting with both technical experts and project stakeholders.* You are capable of leading a small team of engineers and guiding external partners towards common objectives.* You are willing to travel occasionally to shipyards and partners within Europe and internationally to support project execution.* You combine analytical thinking with a hands-on approach and a strong sense of ownership.### **Our offer*** An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.* A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.* A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.* A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.### About UsDEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies.DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects.