Automation Software Engineer

Allseas is a world-leading contractor in the offshore energy market, with dynamism, rapid progress and pioneering spirit at its core. To stay ahead of the industry, we are developing tomorrow’s technology today, transforming bold ideas into state-of-the-art solutions to meet the market’s ever-changing needs.

We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer who is willing to learn or has experience in designing and developing control systems and PLC programming to join our Automation Team, part of our Systems Department in Delft, the Netherlands.

Your role

Part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, you design, develop, and implement control systems using our inhouse developed framework. You develop PLC software for new engineering solutions and processes that advance the capabilities, performance and efficiency of our record-breaking vessels and equipment.

As Automation Software Engineer, you:

• Make a functional design for the automation of our systems;
• Prepare analyses, design calculations, parameters, and sketches for new systems;
• Program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems;
• Contribute to the development of our framework tooling;
• Evaluate the capabilities of existing systems and tools based on current demands;
• Write and execute test plans for system implementation and commissioning of new equipment;
• Provide engineering support to end users as needed.

This challenging role offers a chance to work on a variety of projects all over the world with some of the industry’s most capable and advanced systems.

What we expect from you

You have a hands-on approach and are interested in systems as a whole, enabling you to quickly grasp the overall picture. You have experience with multidisciplinary systems and have either experience with PLC programming or have other programming experience and are eager to learn programming PLCs. You possess excellent English skills and are excited by the opportunity to work on assignments offshore and abroad (in consultation).

Ideally you have:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline;
• You have a minimum of three years of working experience with multidisciplinary systems, ideally with practical experience;
• Experience with either PLC programming (preferably SCL or ST) or with C/C++, Python or similar;
• Experience with Git or any other version control system.

What we offer

At Allseas, you’ll find the space to grow, have fun, and take pride in what you achieve together. We embrace risks to drive groundbreaking changes in the offshore energy market. You'll work in a dynamic, no-nonsense environment where collaboration is key. Supported by experienced and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have every opportunity to advance your career.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme;
• Performance-based salary increases and bonuses;
• 30 vacation days per year and flexible working hours;
• Comprehensive training and development programs, study budgets, and coaching;
• A truly international work environment;
• Internal clubs, committees, parties, and (sporting) events.

Stories from colleagues

It’s about more than numbers and schedules—it’s about making the best solution happen with the capabilities we’ve built in-house. Maarten Groen Proposals Engineer