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Engineer

Damen

Gorinchem
Full Time
Posted on: July 1 2026
Expires on: August 31 2026

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

Think ship design is routine? Think again. 

At Damen Engineering Gdańsk, we work on some of the most exciting projects on the market. Drone carriers? We’ve got them. Tugs? Of course. From barges and offshore service vessels like CSOVs and walk-to-work ships, all the way to advanced navy platforms — this is where the future of shipbuilding is shaped. 

As Damen Engineering Gdańsk we are set up to be involved into the engineering process from the moment when an idea is generated by the client to the vessel delivery. We are responsible for transforming the initial design into a complete and practicable engineering package.

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Are you ready to try?

The Engineer role

We’re looking for a Engineer who sees the vessel as a whole, not just one piece. Someone who will be responsible for designing and supporting shipbuilding projects at one across of multiple engineering disciplines.

We are looking for at least 2+ years of experience engineer with the background of:  strength or stability calculations / structural / heating and ventilation systems / mechanical / navigation / outfitting (the onboard equipment for osv).

You’ll fit if you have a knowledge of the classification regulations, and you work the way of applicable quality and regulatory standards.

You’ll be responsible for creating technical documentation, supporting system design, and contributing to project execution under supervision of senior engineers.


Key accountabilities

  • Designing at (at least one of disciplined): structural, mechanical, electrical, automation, radio-navigation systems, onboard equipment, interiors of vessels
  • Creating design solutions that address standard engineering procedures with moderate complexity from one of engineering fields,
  • Ensuring compliance with classification rules, standards, and client requirements
  • Participating in solving interdisciplinary engineering problems and optimizing solutions in terms of cost, functionality, safety, and compliance with classification regulations.
  • Selecting equipment and preparing documentation for procurement processes
  • Preparing and participating in tests (FAT, HAT, SAT)
  • Coordinating with project teams, suppliers, and classification societies
  • Providing technical support and ensuring consistency of solutions across disciplines
  • Performing design calculations: class, mass, power and heat balances, stability and structural analyses (by the relevant experience on the specific discipline)
  • Developing lists, registers, summaries, documents, and technical reports. If applicable creating and supervising 3D models of floating units: mechanical and electrical systems, technical spaces, stability and strength models.
     

Skills & experience

  • Higher technical education (preferred: shipbuilding, marine engineering, mechanics).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in ship/offshore systems projects.
  • Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, MS Project.
  • Ability to analyze and solve technical problems.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation
  • Up-to-date knowledge and openness to acquiring knowledge beyond the main discipline.
  • Good command of the English language at B2 level (written and verbal);
  • Polish language communication proficiency at least C1 is a must.
     

What we offer

  • Participation in international prestigious engineering projects with a high level of complexity. Our portfolio is full of projects you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Opportunities for professional and technical development in an international environment.
  • Work from Alchemia's modern office in Gdańsk with one million dollar view as well as the option for home office if you need some flexibility (3:2 days a week). 
  • Medical care by Medicover and life insurance. Cafeteria.
  • Bonus: up to 50% extra salary once per year as motivation to get rest and have fun while enjoying annual leave.
  • By gaining the 5+ year experience at Damen Engineering Gdańsk we will support your PPK by an extra employer’s founds.
     

Get on board!


Recruiter:

Magdalena Murawska

Email:

magdalena.murawska@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

About Damen
Damen logo

Are you ready to sail into a new adventure?

Damen was established by two brothers back in 1927. Today, with more than 12,000 employees, operating over 35 shipbuilding and repair yards, the Damen Shipyards Group has earned a leading position in the shipbuilding world. We are an international company that is, at heart, still a family business with family values and a deep respect for our maritime heritage. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder

Newbuild

Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in 100 countries and delivers some 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide. Damen’s focus on standardisation, modular construction and keeping vessels on stock leads to short delivery times, low total cost of ownership and reliable performance. We offer a wide range of products including tugs, naval and patrol vessels, high speed craft, ferries, dredging, offshore vessels and superyachts.

Shiprepair & conversion

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of 18 repair and conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80 metres. DSC yards have extensive experience – completing more than 1,300 projects every year, from normal drydockings for scheduled maintenance to damage repair, right up to extensive refit and conversion projects.

Services

Being active in the maritime industry demands continuous vessel reliability. For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services, including maintenance, spare parts delivery, training and the transfer of shipbuilding know-how.

Components

Damen is also specialised in the design and production of various marine components including propeller nozzles, rudders, special towing winches, anchors, anchor chains and steel works.

Always looking for talent

At Damen we are always looking for professionals, starters and students with a passion for ships. We offer challenging jobs, internships, premium placements or graduation projects both locally and globally, in various job areas.

Investing in talent

As professionals we offer you the ideal environment to continuously develop yourself both technically and personally by coaching you on the job and through various programmes found in the Damen Academy.

We also offer students diverse unique opportunities to get to know the Damen Shipyards Group. Boost your personal development, even before beginning your professional career, through various events and activities.

“Damen has always been a company with a clear focus on innovation. From ground-breaking concepts such as standardised shipbuilding to advanced products such as the SEA Axe Hull, innovation has provided the means for Damen to grow into an established global group of companies.”

Oceans of opportunities

We are active across the entire maritime sector and offer jobs in different areas allowing you to grow, develop and define your own career. Whether you are looking for a job in Sales, Design & Proposal, Engineering, Research & Development, Yard Support or Project Management, we will do our best to find the right fit in our Newbuild, Shiprepair & Conversion, Services or Components activities.

Steer your own career

From the first day you join our company, you will have the freedom and responsibility to steer your own course. Damen stands for challenging jobs, personal and professional development and for numerous career opportunities. And, above all, it’s fun to work at Damen!

Are you up for the challenge? Are you a team player who likes to work independently and thinks critically and are you ready to take the lead? Then feel welcome at Damen and spend your future best years with us!

‘’We want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world. Our ambitions lie in circularity and zero-emission sailing!’’

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 9.000+

  • Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair

  • Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master

  • Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Marine technology, mechanical engineering, offshore engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, marine officer, ICT, information technology

  • Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com

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