Lead Marine Systems Engineer

Lead Marine Systems Engineer

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Position Summary

As Lead Marine Systems Engineer, you will play a dual role: primarily focused on technical engineering (approximately 60 to 70 percent of your time), while also taking responsibility for coordination, team guidance and client interaction. You will be part of the Maritime Systems team, where you design, calculate and integrate complex shipboard systems – including propulsion, fuel, cooling, fire-fighting and auxiliary systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, hours and budgets in alignment with internal teams and clients
• Create system schematics, calculations, machinery layouts, and equipment arrangements
• Ensure designs meet class requirements and relevant maritime standards
• Lead and support a small team of engineers and draftsmen
• Act as the primary technical contact for shipyards, clients and classification societies

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or similar
• At least 8 years of experience in marine systems design and integration
• Strong understanding of piping, machinery arrangements, propulsion systems and technical spaces
• Hands-on experience with design and analysis tools (e.g. Solid Edge, FEM)
• Able to lead projects while actively contributing on the technical side
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch is not required

About the Company

This internationally active engineering firm is a trusted design partner within the maritime and offshore industry. With hundreds of professionals across offices in the Netherlands, Asia and the United States, the company delivers full engineering packages for ship newbuilds, conversions, and extensions. Clients include major players in dredging, offshore energy, and subsea operations. The company is currently involved in pioneering concepts such as nuclear propulsion for large maritime assets.