Structural Engineer Steel

Are you an experienced structural engineer, able to work both on projects as well as improve the overall use of steelworks in our designs? Do you excel in managing internal and external partners, and reviewing and challenging their work? Then become a Structural Engineer within our Warehouse Engineering department.

Your position

As a Structural Engineer you are a member of the Steelwork Competence Team and report to the Team Leader Steelwork. Your primary responsibility is to create, or in case of outsourcing lead and coordinate, the structural design of the platforms and steelworks needed for the Material Handling Systems. This includes the specification of the structures and all building and safety aspects related to items like flooring, access systems (stairs and ladders) and guarding (railing and fencing). You will also supervise the work of subcontractors and the quality of the steelworks they supply.

In projects, you will work independently and report to the Project Manager. Due to the dynamic and multidisciplinary environment, you will work and align with internal project team members, including managers, engineers and buyers, as well as external parties such as customers, engineering companies and steel manufacturers. You will be responsible for achieving the best overall solution for both Vanderlande and the customer, while considering planning and costs as well.

In this demanding role, you will work on several projects simultaneously while managing tight schedules.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Work out and recommend technical, cost-effective solutions, or structural design alternatives.
• Represent the interests of steel in a highly demanding multidisciplinary project environment.
• Perform preliminary calculations for estimating steel sections.
• Prepare estimates of steel tonnages, quantities and associated costs.
• Collect all relevant technical information, including local legislation, standards and earthquake risk indicators, for sending RFQs to suppliers.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the technical detailing and construction of structural steelwork on site, serving as a sparring partner for sales, engineering and project teams, and monitor the quality of work and delivered products.
• Coordinate layout engineers, internal and external, in the production of 2D drawings and 3D models of structural steelwork.
• Provide up-to-date, accurate and complete reports on time on your own initiative.

Your department

The Project Engineering department is responsible for the execution of projects in which the different components, mechanical and controls, of our material handling systems are implemented. Working under the supervision of a Project Leader, the Structural Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team of Engineers.

Your profile

• A Higher Vocational Education Certificate in Structural / Civil Engineering or another relevant field of study.
• At least three years of working experience in steel structural engineering.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of steel structures and building works.
• Experience with drawing software such as Autocad 2D/3D and Tekla, and structural analysis software such as SCIA.
• Willingness to travel and work on site on average 10% of the time.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to act as a steady specialist and lead engineer.
• Analytical, cost-aware, result-driven and efficient in organizing work.
• Team player.

Our offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Steelwork Engineer, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to the growth and profitability of Vanderlande Industries.

We offer a full-time position in an informal and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development.

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health center with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety of Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• A great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision.