Diagram Engineer
Royal IHC
Are you analytical, focused, and motivated? Then the role of Diagram Mechanical Engineer is perfect for you! As a Mechanical Systems Engineer, you design existing and new piping systems on board ships. This is a great opportunity for you to start your career as a Mechanical Engineer within shipbuilding.
Your Responsibilities:
- Creating one-line piping diagrams for cooling water, fuel, bilge, and ballast systems, etc..
- Performing necessary calculations such as pressure loss, NPSH, heat balance, and specifying fittings and instrumentation.
- Calculating pipe diameter and thickness.
- Tracking packages versions during the detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Processing individual installation instructions from component suppliers.
- Specifying required components based on construction specifications and standard regulations.
- Procuring valves, fittings, and instrumentation.
You will also draft technical specifications, receive and evaluate quotes, and collaborate with the Procurement Department and Lead Engineers Machinery & Piping to make decisions. Additionally, the Piping Engineer is responsible for inspections by classification societies and/or clients.
Your Profile:
To be eligible for this position, you should have the following:
- A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technician Engineering (another relevant technical study).
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with regulations from classification societies and international authorities
- Awareness of technical developments in the field
- The ability to initiate research and technical advancements
- Experience with (Shipbuilding) engineering is a plus
- Experience with Cadmatic and Teamcenter/IFS is a plus
Royal IHC offers you:
- A gross monthly salary between €3.496,- and €4.867,- +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).
- Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
- The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
- An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.
- Good disability insurance.
- Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.
- Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.
- A training budget.
- Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
- € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.
- A profit-sharing scheme.
In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.
Selection process:
After your application, there will first be a short phone call with the Corporate Recruiter. Subsequently, the selection procedure consists of two rounds of interviews. The first interview will be with the manager and a direct colleague. During the second interview, a manager from a different department and someone from HR will join. If everyone is enthusiastic, a phone call follows to discuss the terms of employment.
About the department:
Engineering shipbuilding is a multidisciplinary group consisting of four key disciplines: Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical, and Mission Equipment. Together, we create comprehensive engineering packages for large custom ships.

