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Job Description Role: Senior Marine Engineer Work location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands – hybrid Start: ASAP Duration: Six months to one year Contract: Employment contract or freelance assignment Language: English; Dutch is an advantage Focus: Marine auxiliary systems and ship outfitting for naval and complex maritime projects Due to the military nature of the project, only EU citizens will be considered. If your background is in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or naval architecture, this Senior Marine Engineer position offers responsibility for the complete engineering process. You will develop and integrate marine systems while coordinating technical interfaces, suppliers, and verification activities. The role is based within an international, English-speaking environment, with a hybrid working arrangement. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to the Netherlands. Where You’ll Work You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on naval vessels and other complex maritime projects. The engineering scope covers marine auxiliary systems and ship outfitting, from concept and detailed design through supplier coordination, verification and testing. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, structural and control engineers, as well as suppliers, clients and classification societies. Projects must comply with applicable class rules, statutory regulations, client standards and military requirements. What You’ll Do Develop concepts and detailed designs for fuel, cooling, HVAC, compressed-air, exhaust-gas, seawater and firefighting systems. Translate contractual, operational and client requirements into system designs, calculations, technical specifications and engineering documentation. Prepare and review technical specifications, calculations, assessments and other engineering deliverables. Manage mechanical, electrical, structural, control and spatial interfaces throughout the ship design. Apply applicable class rules, statutory regulations and client standards, including DNV, ABS, SOLAS and MARPOL requirements. Define technical requirements for procurement, evaluate supplier proposals and resolve technical deviations and clarifications. Coordinate verification, validation and testing activities, including design reviews, FAT, HAT and sea trials. Act as a senior technical contact, monitor risks and progress, review work prepared by others and coach junior and medior engineers. What’s In It For You? For Employment Candidates, You Can Expect A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities. A fixed-term contract for one year, providing you with stability from day one and the clear intention of continuing your career with the client afterwards. An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%. 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May. 40 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer for your commute. Moving to the Netherlands? We'll support you throughout your relocation, including housing assistance, registration procedures, and, where applicable, your 30% ruling application (tax benefit for expats). The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result. An international, English-speaking working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Networking: life outside work also matters - that's why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party, and other social events throughout the year. Freelancers are also welcome to get in touch to discuss the project scope, availability, rate, and contract conditions. Interested? Do you see a match between your experience and this Senior Marine Engineer role? Send me your CV or contact me directly. I will be happy to discuss the projects and the recruitment process with you. [email protected] +31 6 86828755 If this position is not the right match, you are welcome to visit the MULTI.engineering website for similar maritime and offshore engineering opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and integrate marine auxiliary systems and ship outfitting designs, translating project requirements into calculations, specifications, and engineering documentation while managing technical interfaces and supplier coordination. Lead verification and testing activities, review engineering work, monitor risks and progress, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

The role seeks a senior professional with a background in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or naval architecture and experience with marine systems and complex maritime projects. English is required, Dutch is advantageous, and candidates must be EU citizens due to the military nature of the project.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Holiday Allowance
• Paid Vacation
• Travel Allowance
• Relocation Support
• Housing Assistance
• Registration Assistance
• Tax Benefit Assistance
• Social Events