Transport Engineer - Naval Engineer

Deugro (Scandinavia) Oy; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Deugro (Scandinavia) Oy is seeking a Transport Engineer - Naval Engineer in The Woodlands, Texas. The role involves managing freight transport logistics, developing method statements, and conducting feasibility studies for oversized and overweight cargo.

We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and at least two years of related experience. This position offers an attractive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Naval Engineer or in a related field.
• Experience with Hydrostatic and stability.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and operational installation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate freight moves across various modes of transport.
• Develop method statements for client-specific plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and route analyses for OOG cargo.

Skills

Hydrostatic and stability

RORO operations and ballasting calculations

Motion analysis

Modular Hydraulic Platform Trailers

AutoCAD

Vdeck and tailored seafastening software

Finite Element Analysis

MS Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor's in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Optimoor

Microsoft Excel

Crane Planer 2.0

Job description

Transport Engineer - Naval Engineer

Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

deugro (USA), Inc. has an opening in The Woodlands, TX. dteq is a company of the deugro group focused on transport engineering, supervision, execution and surveying for heavy lift cargo.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of specific freight moves across all modes of transport including air, sea, road and rail in line with current or future capital projects
• Specific routing/coordination of challenging; OOG, Heavy Lift, Barge, Rail and Break Bulk moves across major capital projects
• Develop Method Statements; working closely with both commercial and operational stakeholders, outlining client/movement specific plans to ensure full peace of mind for the client
• Operational attendance for project execution (i.e. vessel attendance, road transport, barge operations, site installation, etc.)
• Coordinate efforts with internal and external stakeholders
• Closely work with additional sub‑contractor in order to follow proper operational procedures previously planned in developed Method Statements
• Develop CAD drawings for all phases of the transport life of cargo accompanied by correspondent calculations, (i.e. transport solutions, lifting plans, stowage plans)
• Perform engineering calculations to support transport designs and methods
• Review and develop stability calculation for ocean and inland voyages for project cargo. Review and develop deck strength calculation.
• Review of infrastructure/capabilities at port, road, ship, rail, and project site
• Coordinate effort with internal stakeholders offering a clear and succinct technical solution to each client new or existing
• Executing Route Surveys, considering infrastructure, size and weight of cargo and DOT regulations
• Troubleshooting/Management of material movement issues during transit, including liaison with local authority and client
• Coordination and cooperation with global team of engineers to provide a door-to-door engineering solution
• Conduct engineering assessments for the multimodal transport of project cargo, including over-dimensional and overweight loads
• Perform feasibility studies and route analyses for Out-Of-Gauge (OOG) cargo across road, rail, maritime, and inland waterway networks
• Develop structural and stability analysis for vessels and barges transporting super loads, ensuring compliance within international standards (e.g., DNV, ABS)
• Coordinate with technical teams, clients, and vendors to validate lifting, securing, and transport plans using AutoCAD, Optimoor, specialized lifting software, and both internally and self-developed tools
• Support gantry and skid system calculations, rigging design, and transport frame verifications in accordance with project specific and international engineering standards. Participate in on-site operations across various scopes of work, serving as field engineer, operations supervisor, or Marine Warranty Surveyor representative depending on the client and contractual role
• Join kick-off meetings and technical alignment sessions for multidisciplinary projects involving key project stakeholders
• Assessment on engineering and design details for tailor-made multimodal transport solutions for superheavy and oversized cargo projects
• Actively participate in the assembly and commissioning of different equipment when required, along side subcontractors, serving as field engineer
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders when required
• Act as barge master for critical roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) operations, developing and executing detailed ballasting plans and coordinating maneuvers with barge crew and OTR transport teams
• Collaborate in the development of tailor-made software and digital tools by working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the company to address specific operational and strategic needs. Approximately 50% work in various unanticipated project sites (can be both domestic and international)

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2 years experience in the job offered, or related
• 2 years must include experience with (1) Hydrostatic and stability; (2) RORO operations and ballasting calculations; (3) Motion analysis; (4) Modular Hydraulic Platform Trailers; (5) Operational experience with installation system (i.e. skidding systems, gantry cranes); (6) AutoCAD; (7) Optimoor; (8) Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365; and (9) Vdeck and tailormade seafastening software. 1 year must include experience with (1) Finite Element Analysis; (2) Mooring analysis; (3) Software development, Phyton, MS Visual Basic; (4) GHS and stability softwares; (5) BaseCamp and GIS data analysis softwares; (6) Crane Planer 2.0 and Liccon; and (7) Easyload software for Goldhofer equipment

Benefits

A family-owned and run company, deugro group has been active in the project logistics industry for nearly 100 years. With our sights continuously on the future, we are a prosperous company offering along‑term perspective for your professional career. What’s more, you benefit from an attractive salary and a modern workplace, with the option to work remotely – ensuring flexible working hours and individual development opportunities. We want to work with people who not only bring the right résumé/CV, but who also pursue their ideas with passion and put them into action with commitment

Contact

deugro (USA), Inc.

William Barrett
480 Wildwood Forest Dr Ste 350, The Woodlands, TX 77380-4119 USA

www.dteq-solutions.com