Engineer Structures (Interim)

Career at Damen

About us

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. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As an Engineer Structures at Damen Naval, you will play a key role in the engineering and design of advanced naval vessels. You will work on the ship’s structural design, from concept to detailed engineering, ensuring that every element meets the highest standards for strength, manufacturability, maintainability, and safety. You will create and develop 3D models of ship structures, construction plans, sections, and foundation drawings using state-of-the-art 2D and 3D PLM tools. Working closely with structural analysts and engineers from other disciplines, you will ensure that all designs are well-integrated and compliant with naval and class regulations.

Key accountabilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing 3D models of ship structures, construction plans, section and foundation drawings, and outer deck arrangements.
• Executing structural engineering activities in 2D and 3D PLM environments (such as 3DExperience) within agreed schedules, quality standards, and budgets.
• Collaborating with other disciplines to ensure integrated, practical, and high-quality design solutions.
• Advising on technical challenges, proposing improvements, and participating in multidisciplinary reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and standards for naval and commercial vessels.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of yard and project standards.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a technical field, with at least years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of structures engineering, preferably for ships or offshore installations.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D PLM tools, ideally 3DX.
• Proven expertise in structures engineering, particularly in complex projects involving statutory bodies, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

At Damen Naval, we value your expertise and commitment. As a temporary member of our team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Why Damen?

You contribute to our growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. 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.