Damen is a family-owned international shipyards group that develops sustainable maritime solutions across ship design, shipbuilding, vessel repair, and related services. Drawing on more than 90 years of experience, the company uses standardized shipbuilding methods to support efficient delivery and consistent quality. Damen also works through a broad maritime network to share expertise, encourage local development, and advance safety, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility across the industry.
Naval Architect / Marine Engineer, Aquaculture & Fishing — Damen, Netherlands
Design sustainable aquaculture and fishing vessels for Damen in the Netherlands. Translate customer requirements into buildable designs, technical proposals, and engineering solutions.
Description
- Translate customer needs into practical, buildable ship designs
- Partner with Damen Sales to create tailored technical proposals
- Coordinate concept development and cost estimates with internal and external stakeholders
- Create and maintain vessel designs using 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
- Produce functional descriptions and technical specifications for vessel systems
- Design vessel structures, including equipment foundations and outfitting supports
- Develop construction plans, layouts, general arrangements, and technical diagrams
- Calculate weight, stability, structural strength, endurance, power needs, and vessel performance
- Assess the feasibility and risks of conceptual and externally developed designs
- Prepare RFIs and RFPs for vessel equipment and systems
- Support approvals with clients, classification societies, and regulatory authorities
- Maintain project and portfolio documentation, including design data, equipment details, models, and drawings
- Coordinate design and engineering work across internal teams, external partners, and subcontractors
- Provide technical content for brochures, press releases, presentations, and online marketing
- Deliver vessel designs that are technically feasible, commercially viable, and on schedule
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in shipbuilding engineering, maritime engineering, naval architecture, or a related field
- At least three years of relevant experience in ship design, naval architecture, or marine engineering
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English
- Working knowledge of Norwegian and/or Spanish is an advantage
- Interest in maritime technologies such as electrification, emissions reduction, and digital connectivity
- Enthusiasm for improving design processes, digital tools, and data management practices
- Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, and NUPAS-Cadmatic
- Experience with Maxsurf and/or Siemens NX, including FEM applications, is a plus
- Strong planning, organizational, and coordination abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Motivation to learn, grow, and build new skills
- Results-focused approach to quality and efficiency
- Strong quality awareness and a practical, hands-on mindset
- Proactive, creative, and detail-oriented working style
- Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial awareness
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and expertise
- Profit-sharing arrangement
- Pension contribution
- At least 25 vacation days
- 13 additional ADV days
- Broad professional and personal development opportunities through the Damen Academy
- Travel allowance
- Technology-focused workplace centered on maritime innovation
- Opportunity to help develop innovative and sustainable vessels
- Collaborative and informal working environment