Senior Engineer Marine Piping Systems (interim)

Career at Damen

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, implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice and pushing the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

Role Description

As a Senior Piping Engineer, you will analyze and assess specifications and technical requirements for integrated marine piping systems. You will develop, model, and optimize engineering packages, perform complex design reviews, and support stakeholders with technical challenges. In this position, you play a crucial role in project success and ensure technical quality within all applicable standards and regulations.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-6 other piping engineers.
• Analyze and assess technical specifications and requirements for the integration of marine piping products, systems, and processes (materials, quality, environment, health, safety, design optimization).
• Set up and model basic engineering packages in a 3D environment, compliant with maritime standards and regulations.
• Develop detailed engineering packages and production information based on the basic research.
• Coordinate outsourced engineering work, verifying the technical performance of subcontractors.
• Implement improvements and updates to engineering packages and advise internal and external stakeholders.
• Stimulate multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve the best project solutions.
• Independently execute complex project elements and design reviews.
• Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues, contributing to knowledge development within the team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant requirements and regulations.
• Contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement of departmental processes.
• Support knowledge transfer and retention within the department.
• Apply and comply with all HSSEQ / IMED policies and procedures.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree (EQF6) with at least 5-7 years relevant experience, or Master’s degree (EQF7) with at least 3-5 years relevant experience in a technical field.
• Thorough knowledge of marine piping engineering, preferably within ships or offshore installations.
• Extensive experience with 2D and 3D CAD systems and working on high-end (naval) vessels.
• Experience with complex projects and interaction with statutory bodies.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English (written & verbal).
• Willingness to travel internationally, sometimes frequently and for extended periods.

Competencies

• Customer orientation: You investigate and anticipate customer needs, striving for maximum satisfaction.
• Teamwork: You actively contribute to joint solutions, even beyond your own immediate interests.
• Results orientation: You focus on achieving objectives and take action when results fall short.
• Flexibility: You adapt your approach in response to changes and new opportunities.
• Quality orientation: You apply high standards to products and services.
• Creativity: You develop innovative solutions and new working methods.
• Written communication: You convey ideas clearly and in a well-structured way, tailored to the reader.
• Problem analysis: You identify and investigate problems and make connections between relevant information.
• Verbal communication: You communicate convincingly and appropriately for each audience.
• Initiative: You recognize opportunities and act proactively to achieve results.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.

Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.