Vessel Construction & Systems Engineer — Offshore Fleet

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Dedicated training programs

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

DEME is seeking a Technical Engineer – Vessel Construction & Systems to maintain and improve the structural and technical integrity of its fleet of offshore and dredging vessels. Based at our headquarters in Belgium, you will prepare technical solutions and support maintenance, repair, and modification activities on our vessels.

You will work on vessel construction, steel structures, piping systems, and general vessel maintenance, ensuring vessels remain safe, reliable, and operationally ready.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a naval architecture or related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of vessel construction, steel structures and piping systems.
• Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair or maritime engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare maintenance, repair, and modification activities related to vessel construction and general technical systems.
• Develop technical solutions, repair methodologies, resource plans, budgets, and safety documentation for work on vessels.
• Deliver detailed complete technical work packages and descriptions ready for execution during vessel maintenance campaigns, dry docks, and shipyard periods.
• Define maintenance and repair methodologies for steel structures, hull damage, piping systems, and general vessel construction works.
• Analyze recurring technical issues and work with reliability and fleet teams to identify sustainable improvements.
• Provide technical support during inspections, surveys, and maintenance activities on vessels.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of technical activities.
• Stay informed about technical innovations and best practices in shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, and maritime engineering.

Skills

Vessel construction

Steel structures

Piping systems

HVAC

Lifecycle improvement

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Naval Architecture

Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

DEME is seeking a Technical Engineer – Vessel Construction & Systems to maintain and improve the structural and technical integrity of its fleet of offshore and dredging vessels. Based at our headquarters in Belgium, you will prepare technical solutions and support maintenance, repair, and modification activities on our vessels.

You will work on vessel construction, steel structures, piping systems, and general vessel maintenance, ensuring vessels remain safe, reliable, and operationally ready.