Structural Engineer (Steel)

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer eager to apply your knowledge to innovative logistics projects? Do you have a keen eye for technical details and quality, and enjoy working with internal teams and external stakeholders? Join our Warehouse Solution Engineering team and help shape the future of logistics automation!

This role is for a Structural Engineer (Steel).

What will you be doing?

As a Structural Engineer, you play a key role in our Steelwork Competence Team. Your work combines project execution (70%) with the improvement and standardization of steelwork designs (30%). Your main responsibilities include:

• Designing and coordinating steel structures such as platforms, floors, stairs, and guardrails.
• Performing structural calculations using SCIA Engineer and preparing technical specifications.
• Monitoring the quality of designs, supplier work, and delivered steel structures.
• Acting as a technical point of contact for internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Supporting layout engineers in creating 2D drawings and 3D models.

While your primary focus is structural engineering, you will also contribute to project coordination and leadership tasks, such as:

• Collaborating with the Project Leader Engineering and Project Manager Engineering to align engineering deliverables with project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Participating in design reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams during project execution.
• Providing technical input during installation and commissioning phases.
• Communicating progress and technical decisions to stakeholders and assisting in resolving engineering challenges.
• Overseeing system design, planning, and coordination, turning complex concepts into operational solutions.
• Controlling engineering scope and budget.
• Acting as the bridge between sales, engineering, and third party suppliers, ensuring smooth handover and execution.

What do we ask from you?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in steel structures.
• Proficiency with SCIA Engineer, AutoCAD, and Tekla.
• Strong communication skills and an analytical, cost-conscious mindset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work on-site.

About the team

The Project Engineering department is responsible for executing projects where mechanical and control components of our material handling systems are implemented. Working under the supervision of a Project Leader Engineering, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers.

What we offer

In this dynamic and responsible role, you will join an international team that values growth, ownership, and impact. You will have the freedom to develop your skills while contributing to some of the world’s most advanced and complex automation systems.

• 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 in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.