- Shipbuilding
- Shipbuilding and repair
- Rotterdam
- 40 hours
Senior Structural Engineer – Shipbuilding & Offshore
Company information
You will join a specialised and innovative shipbuilder in the Netherlands, active in the design and construction of high-quality vessels. The organisation combines solid engineering, craftsmanship, and modern production methods to deliver technically robust and reliable ships for professional and demanding applications.
You will become part of a compact and skilled team with short communication lines, where technical expertise and initiative are highly valued. Each contribution has a direct impact on the final vessel, from concept and engineering through to construction and delivery.
Vacancy information
For a well-established shipbuilder in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with a background in Naval Architecture. In this role, you will be involved in a broad range of shipbuilding projects, covering work vessels, utility ships, and larger offshore and specialised vessels.
The position focuses on structural design, calculations, and FEM analyses throughout the design and build phases. You will operate in a technically demanding environment, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to deliver robust and compliant structural solutions.
Key responsibilities:
- Performing structural calculations and design for ship and offshore vessel structures
- Setting up and executing FEM analyses (e.g. ANSYS or equivalent)
- Interpreting analysis results and translating them into practical design solutions
- Developing technically sound, manufacturable structural concepts
- Reviewing and validating engineering work from external or third-party teams
- Collaborating with naval architects, project engineers, and other disciplines
- Preparing clear, high-quality technical documentation compliant with client and class requirements
What do we offer
- Permanent position within a professional shipbuilding organisation
- Involvement in technically challenging and diverse maritime projects
- Short communication lines and close cooperation with engineering and production
- Competitive employment conditions and opportunities for long-term development
What do you need
- Bsc or MSc in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in shipbuilding or offshore structural engineering
- Strong knowledge of ship structures and structural calculations
- Extensive hands-on experience with FEM tools (ANSYS or similar)
- Structured, analytical, and quality-driven working style
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively to project teams
- Fluent in English
Application contact information
If you are interested in this position, please submit a brief motivation letter and your CV to Joost Wenteler joost@upeople.nl. For any inquiries or questions about the role, please contact Joost at +31 (0)629578908
Joost Wenteler
- Solliciteren
The application process
Get in touch!
Do you see yourself in this role? Do you feel that this job is made for you? Send us your CV to start your adventure. We will contact you within a few days. We will let you know if we would like to schedule an initial meeting.
Getting to know each other
Together with the responsible Recruitment Consultant, you will discuss whether your profile aligns well with the position. You will also determine whether the organization and your ambitions fit well together. This meeting takes place at our office or via Teams.
The Introduction
If a good match is found, we would be happy to introduce you to our client. The goal is for you to have your first job interview with our client within 2 weeks.
The Interview
Great, our client wants to speak with you! Before your interview, we will provide you with all the information you need for a successful and pleasant conversation. A positive interview is usually followed by a second interview, and sometimes a third. Plenty of opportunities to ask your questions!
Getting started
Are both you and our client still enthusiastic? Then an attractive offer will follow. After acceptance of the offer, we will schedule your first working day together, and the adventure begins.