Job Description

Are you passionate about maritime technology and ready to take on the exciting challenge of optimizing vessel performance from a mechanical perspective? Join our team in Leidschendam, the Netherlands, as a Mechanical Project Engineer for our Fleet Development department.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of overseeing and managing mechanical engineering projects related to our vessels and maritime systems. Your responsibilities include designing, planning, and coordinating the implementation of mechanical systems and components, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You'll immediately be involvement in vital projects, such as converting existing and new Geotechnical vessels to incorporate hybrid battery installations and methanol-driven combustion engines. This year, we kick off the conversion of a DP2 ship to methanol, with potential fleet expansion in the following year, requiring new vessels to undergo methanol conversion. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, precise management of project timelines and budgets, and proactive troubleshooting of mechanical issues during projects are integral to your responsibilities. Here for you have excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate. Effective communication is crucial for conveying technical information, managing project expectations, and troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Furthermore, you'll contribute to the integration of cutting-edge remote operating technology in crewed vessels. Your role includes enhancing the reliability of our diverse fleet, spanning Geophysical Research Vessels (typically DP0 or DP1 classed), Geotechnical Drilling Research vessels (DP2 classed), and Inspection vessels equipped with DP2 classification and ROVs for comprehensive inspection tasks.

This is an office-based position with minimal international travel, except for a few separate planned travels during project execution.

Your role

• You are responsible for the set-up, interfacing, testing, operation, repair and maintenance of vessels;

• You assist with the preparation and execution of new building projects, vessel conversions / modifications and other vessel related technical projects, and in management of the project team and third party contractors;

• You are involved in/responsible for all engineering-related aspects of the project and assists more senior colleagues with more complex assignments;

• You perform conceptual engineering and CAD sketching works as may be required to support the project, and establish functional requirements for modification works in close cooperation with the Project Manager and other departments within Fugro;

• You coordinate Mechanical engineering works carries out by third party contractors and assist with the evaluation of possible new and/or existing projects;

• You prepare work scope descriptions for engineering, fabrication, and installation activities for vessel modification projects.

Your trackrecord

• You have a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years+ focus on marine applications;

• You are proficient in designing, planning, and implementing mechanical systems and components for vessels;

• You have demonstrated ability to oversee and manage engineering projects from conception to completion. This includes effective coordination, timeline management, and budget adherence;

• You posses the capacity to contribute to innovative solutions and adapt to emerging technologies;

• You have excellent communication and reporting skills in English (verbal and written).

What Fugro offers

• A competitive salary;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days; 

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies; 

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.  

For further information, please contact Nick van Son, Corporate Recruiter, e-mail [email protected]

After you have applied 

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.  

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;  

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round. 

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.