Technical Engineer - Vessel Construction & Systems

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As a Technical Engineer – Vessel Construction & Systems, you play a key role in maintaining and improving the structural and technical integrity of DEME's fleet of offshore and dredging vessels. Based at our headquarters in Belgium, you prepare technical solutions and support maintenance, repair, and modification activities on our vessels. You work on a broad range of topics related to vessel construction, steel structures, piping systems, and general vessel maintenance, ensuring that our vessels remain safe, reliable, and operationally ready.

This is not a sailing or crew position. You will work primarily from our Belgian headquarters and collaborate closely with vessel crews, shipyards, suppliers, and technical specialists. Sporadic travel to vessels and shipyards is part of the role when technical assessments, inspections, or preparations are required. Working across multiple offshore and dredging vessels, you will be exposed to a wide variety of technical challenges and become an important contributor to the long-term performance of our fleet.

• Prepare maintenance, repair, and modification activities related to vessel construction and general technical systems.
• Develop technical solutions, repair methodologies, resource plans, budgets, and safety documentation for work on vessels.
• Deliver detailed complete technical work packages and descriptions ready for execution during vessel maintenance campaigns, dry docks, and shipyard periods.
• Define maintenance and repair methodologies for steel structures, hull damage, piping systems, and general vessel construction works.
• Analyze recurring technical issues and work with reliability and fleet teams to identify sustainable improvements.
• Provide technical support during inspections, surveys, and maintenance activities on vessels.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of technical activities.
• Stay informed about technical innovations and best practices in shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, and maritime engineering.

• Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• A minimal of 5 years relevant working experience in a technical environment such as shipbuilding, ship repair, maritime engineering, industrial maintenance, or heavy construction.
• Knowledge of vessel construction, steel structures, piping systems, and general vessel maintenance.
• Knowledge of HVAC, Fresh water systems, Technical water systems, … is considered a plus.
• Interested in understanding how complex vessels are designed, maintained, and improved throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently from manuals, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willing to travel occasionally to vessels, shipyards, or suppliers, while the position is predominantly HQ-based in Belgium.

• A challenging engineering role with exposure to a diverse fleet of highly specialised vessels.
• The opportunity to work on structural, piping, and technical maintenance challenges across the fleet.
• A stimulating, international and innovative working environment with numerous growth opportunities.
• Continuous learning and development through dedicated training programs.
• A people-oriented culture focused on wellbeing, collaboration, and personal development.
• An attractive mobility program supporting a healthy work-life balance.

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.

While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects.

DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.