Hydrodynamic Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
As a Hydrodynamics Engineer at Van Oord, you help determine how our vessels perform in challenging wave conditions around the world. By combining advanced modelling, engineering expertise and a practical mindset, you translate complex hydrodynamic analyses into clear insights that directly influence project success. Join a team of specialists and contribute to safer, smarter and more efficient maritime operations.
- Rotterdam
- From 32 hours per week
THE POSITION
As a hydrodynamics engineer, you will focus with the team, on the interaction between ship and waves to determine workability. You study the behaviour of ships based on RAOs and translate the complex results into clear, unambiguous overviews for internal and external customers to provide insight into the workability of ships in different wave climates. You work closely with the tender department, project teams and maintain contact with the ship's crew before and during implementation. In this community knowledge is shared and experiences are exchanged. You will also provide innovative solutions where we as a team and Van Oord become even better at our jobs!
YOUR IMPACT
Working at the heart of our engineering operations, you will combine technical expertise with practical project involvement. Together with colleagues, consultants and vessel crews, you will help deliver innovative and reliable solutions for projects around the world.
You will be involved in:
- Involved in the design and installation aspects of international projects from tender phase to execution;
- Development of safe, efficient and innovative workability-enhancing solutions for our dredging vessels;
- Managing assignments placed with specialized engineering consultants;
- Follow-up project execution on site;
- Supervising junior/ less experienced colleagues and reviewing their work.
ABOUT YOU
For this position we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who combines strong analytical skills with a practical engineering mindset. You enjoy translating complex hydrodynamic challenges into workable solutions and can communicate your findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. In addition, you are willing to travel abroad for follow-up on board our vessels. We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and experience:
- MSc degree in engineering (Mechanical, Offshore, Maritime, Physics , or a related discipline);
- At least 4-8 years of relevant experience in the dredging, offshore or maritime industry;
- Experience with specialised software such as Ansys AQWA and OrcaFlex;
- Programming skills are required (preferably Python);
- Excellent command of the English language in a technical environment, both written and spoken.
WE OFFER
This is your opportunity to make a visible contribution to projects that support the energy transition while developing your career in an international environment. What do we offer you:
- A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
- Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.45 per day).
- 32 holidays, of which a maximum of 7 are collective.
- Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results.
- Attractive pension scheme.
- Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package).
- Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via GoodHabitz.
- Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association.
- Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling and motorcycling.
You come up with something at your desk and then see it actually working on a ship. That’s incredibly rewarding.
Thomasz, Engineer Production Automation