Senior/Principal Marine Systems Engineer

Brunel
Brunel

Software Engineering · Contractor

Posted on Sep 25, 2026

Position: Senior/Principal Marine Systems Engineer

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Long-term contract

Working Pattern: Full time - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home

Brunel are looking to recruit a Senior / Principal Marine Systems Engineer with 10-15 years’ relevant experience gained within the Oil & Gas industry.

This long-term contract is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.

You will be responsible for delivering reliable, cost-effective and safe engineering solutions within the Marine discipline, ensuring the engineering scope is completed in line with project requirements, international codes, industry standards and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Select appropriate engineering methods and procedures and optimise the design within the discipline scope.
  • Plan and complete discipline activities and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets.
  • Define and manage discipline resource requirements for assigned project activities.
  • Ensure the discipline Scope of Work is delivered in accordance with contractual and internal project requirements.
  • Capture lessons learned and assess the impact of changes within and across project system boundaries.
  • Manage discipline interfaces, including clients, subcontractors, vendors, classification societies and regulatory bodies where applicable.
  • Act as Principal Engineer for an assigned scope of work and/or as a Technical Expert or Engineering Method Authority where required.

Requirements:

  • Professional Experience: 10–15 years within the Oil & Gas industry
  • Level / Diploma: Engineer Diploma in a relevant discipline
  • Experience with engineering design and calculation tools
  • Strong detailed design experience
  • Package engineering and manufacturing experience
  • Marine engineering experience
  • Knowledge of reliability, operability and safety
  • Experience with subcontracting and site engineering
  • Strong engineering analysis capability
  • Knowledge of Hazards and Effects Management and Formal Safety Assessment
  • Strong planning and coordination skills