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Senior Production Engineer

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Contractor
Posted on: July 29 2026

As a Senior Production Engineer Foundations & WTGs You will work in either tendering or in the project support team.

In tendering you guide the production engineers of two tender teams and are end responsible for the production results. Together you create the production estimates which forms the basis for the execution schedule and cost estimate. Trade-offs are prepared in collaboration with the tender team to determine the most competitive work method (e.g. feeder vs shuttle). The chosen solution is detailed by aligning with different stakeholders (Metocean, Operations, Geotech, hydrodynamic).

In addition you will drive improvements in our tendering approach.  

During the execution phase the production support department (PSD) is responsible for updating the production estimates and prepare alternative work methods to improve the execution method. Production dashboards are prepared to provide insight into asset performance. If deviations between the estimate and actuals are observed the rootcause is identified. The production department performs vessel visits to support this process.  

YOUR IMPACT
  • Interpreting and analysing large amounts of project and data.
  • Supporting tender and project teams in both tendering and implementation.
  • Designing efficient and competitive production processes, including equipment and logistics choices. Including complex interdependencies between different campaign.
  • Use and further development of internal software for production estimates.
  • Preparing and presenting deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Visiting projects and offshore equipment to monitor processes in real time and advise on optimisations.
  • Recording and sharing practical knowledge to improve future tenders and project implementation.Your workplaceThe location for the Senior Production Engineer Foundations and WTGs is in Gorinchem. You will be part of the Productline Foundations and WTGs within the Tendering and Engineering (T&E) department. The team has an open, dynamic and informal atmosphere, where collaboration and mutual support are important values.
ABOUT YOU
  • a minimum Bachelor degree, preferably MSc Civil Engineering or MSc Mechanical Engineering;
  • 5 years of experience in a similar position;
  • strong interest in mechanical systems;
  • good ability to work within a (tender) team, but also to work independently;
  • investigative, creative, structured and flexible approach to work;
  • excellent command of the English language;
  • willingness to work on projects all over the world.
WE OFFER
  • A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience;
  • 32 leave days of which a max. of 7 days can be appointed as collective leave days;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Variable bonus;
  • Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities;
  • Travel allowance;
  • flexible working hours.
About Van Oord
Van Oord logo

We create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

We are a Dutch family-owned company with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. We value open communication with our clients and stakeholders. Our company culture is one of entrepreneurship and engaged employees. We think and act with responsibility and focus on the long term. Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 4500

  • Sectors: Inland shipping, Civil, Dredging, Energy, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind, Shipping

  • Preferred educational level: intermediate vocational education, higher vocational education, university

  • Career level: student, starter & traineeship (0-3 years), young professional (3-5 years), professional (5-10 years), senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Civil engineering, offshore & dredging engineering, mechanical engineering, maritime technology, shipbuilding, maritime officer

  • Open vacancies: Superintendent, Technical Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Procurement Officer, Offshore Construction Manager, QHSE manager