CAREER OPPORTUNITY: NAVAL ArCHITECT/Structural Designer
Want to pioneer in ship design and engineering? Join us and develop your skills while making an impact in the maritime industry.
As a Naval Architect/Structural Designer at DEKC Maritime, you are responsible for designing and analyzing ship structures and other maritime constructions. Acting as the bridge between the engineering team and the client, you use your design and analytical skills to create structures that meet client requirements, classification society standards and efficient buildability.
You will have the opportunity to develop innovative ship designs that make an impact in the maritime industry. You play a key role in solving complex maritime challenges, finding creative solutions for a diverse range of real-world client issues. Working on challenging projects, you integrate functionality, regulations, sustainability and performance into well-thought-out and efficient designs.
With strong analytical skills, you apply your technical expertise and creativity to develop practical solutions. Your keen eye for optimization opportunities allows you to improve designs and think beyond conventional approaches. You’re not afraid to ask critical questions, if it leads to a better design, you welcome the discussion.
Precision and result-driven thinking define your approach. You carefully assess risks and design choices, aligning them with the Project Manager, client and department manager. You work closely with specialists and peers in CFD, structural analysis, mechanical engineering and production engineering to take designs to the next level.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
✔ Design maritime structures.
✔ Develop ship designs from concept to detailed engineering.
✔ Translate client requirements into innovative, feasible and efficient designs and solutions.
✔ Collaborate with specialists in CFD, FEM, mechanical engineering and regulations.
✔ Coordinate with classification societies to ensure compliance with regulations.
✔ Act as a technical point of contact for clients and project teams.
✔ Plan and manage resources, anticipating technical challenges efficiently.
✔ Support the sales process with technical expertise and feasibility analyses.
YOUR PROFILE
✔ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture or a related field.
✔ At least 4 years of experience as a Structural Designer or Naval Architect.
✔ Strong analytical skills in structural calculations for maritime constructions.
✔ Knowledge of ship hydrodynamics, hydrostatic calculations and classification rules.
✔ Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., Cadmatic or Rhino).
✔ Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
✔ Solution-oriented, analytical and precise in your work.
✔ Strong communication skills in English.
WHO WE ARE
DEKC Maritime is an independent maritime engineering firm based in Groningen with a strong reputation in the maritime industry. With a team of 45 dedicated specialists and young talents, we work on a wide range of projects, from offshore structures to luxury yachts. Our expertise covers the entire engineering process, from initial concept sketches to the finest technical details, including compliance with regulations and classification requirements.
We translate technical challenges into efficient, future-proof, and cost-effective ship designs. We do this in close collaboration with leading clients such as Van Oord, Boskalis, Neptune Marine, Allseas Amasus Shipping, Koninklijke Niestern Sander, Ferus Smit and many others. Advanced software and simulations are at the core of our approach. Innovation, collaboration and job satisfaction are key. We have a flat and informal organization, where specialists and young engineers work directly together and with clients.
WHAT WE OFFER
✔ A challenging role at a leading engineering firm.
✔ Diverse projects and insight into various maritime sectors.
✔ Professional growth through training and career development opportunities.
✔ A close-knit team with an informal, open work culture.
✔ A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits.
Be part of forward-thinking maritime innovations in a team that makes a difference. Come and join us!
Would you like more information about our company or this job opportunity? Feel free to give us a call. You can ask for Theodoor de Jonge, managing director +31 (0)50 - 575 39 50
Ready to apply? Send your CV to career@dekc.nl
We look forward to hearing from you!
PLEASE NOTE
To be eligible for this position, you must have the right to work in the Netherlands. We are a recognized sponsor and can facilitate a highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant) visa for candidates with substantial relevant experience. For entry-level candidates, visa sponsorship is only possible if you are eligible for the Dutch orientation year (zoekjaar), for example, after graduating from a Dutch university or completing a recognized Erasmus Mundus master’s programme . Candidates on an orientation year are eligible for the lower salary threshold for highly skilled migrants.