Naval Structural Engineer

Working at Damen Naval is an exciting journey into the future of maritime innovation! Join their team and help build advanced naval vessels with a rich history of more than 150 years. Discover your passion for technology, develop your skills and be part of a dynamic international community.

At Wfspro, we offer you the opportunity for a challenging, exciting and fun career. Our marine division, Damen Naval, is part of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group and has offices in Vlissingen and Schiedam. With more than 1,000 professionals and a rich tradition in shipbuilding dating back more than 150 years, they have built a strong reputation. For more than 50 years, Damen Naval has been the dedicated shipbuilder for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Drawing on decades of experience, Damen Naval provides navies worldwide with a wide range of defence and security vessels, ranging from 7 metres to over 200 metres in length. Damen Naval is the only naval ship supplier in the Netherlands and has delivered more than 420 ships to satisfied customers worldwide. Along the way, they have built a reputation for excellence. While Damen Naval is proud of their heritage, they also look to the future. Are you ready for this challenge?

As Structures Engineer at Damen Naval, you will be at the forefront of ship structure engineering, utilizing innovative 2D and 3D modelling software to meet client and regulatory requirements. Working alongside a team of structural engineers and analysts under the guidance of a Team Lead, you will contribute to the creation of construction plans, drawings, and arrangements while considering factors like weight, producibility, and maintainability. Your tasks are as followed:

• Develop construction plans, section, and foundation drawings, as well as outer deck arrangements using 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver top-notch solutions to our clients.
• Assist in technical analysis and ensure full compliance with applicable requirements and specifications.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the engineering department and the establishment of project standards.

• Secondary vocational education (MBO-4) related to the structures discipline.
• At least two years of experience in ship structure engineering, coupled with knowledge of structures, preferably in ships or offshore installations.
• Familiarity with class and statutory regulations, along with proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems (Cadmatic Hull, Catia, or Solidworks).
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn from others.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-employment security screening is standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required and candidates with NL/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.

• 25 holidays
• 0.19 cents per km
• Salary: €4000 – €6000 (Excluding Holiday money)
• Use of courses via Goodhabitz
• Relacation Support

Are you enthusiastic and do you fit the profile? Then please contact us. Email S.hessing@wfspro.nl or call or WhatsApp Sven Hessing at +31 (0)6 49 70 40 19.