Your Work Context
Jan De Nul is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our innovation team from the department of Project Development and Conceptual Design. This is a unique opportunity to work in a market leading company specializing in dredging, marine constructions and offshore services. As a Project Engineer in Development and Conceptual Design, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our engineering projects and contribute to continuous growth towards sustainable goals.
Jan De Nul answers to market opportunities by innovating in large-scale technically and economically feasible solutions. Typical innovation projects pair biodiversity enhancement and marine habitat restoration with coastal protection techniques and offshore renewable energy infrastructure. Jan De Nul is a pioneer in developing nature-based solutions and nature-inclusive designs for coastal management and offshore infrastructure and dredging works.
Your Role
Most of your time will be spent on Innovation projects in the field of coastal & offshore engineering, offshore renewable energy and nature-based solutions, through:
* Follow-up and implementation of innovation projects;
* Assistance in acquisition of new innovation projects;
* Collaborating in the development and conceptual design of (innovation) projects with external partners;
* Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Modelling Engineers, our Marine Environmental Department, Dredging and Offshore department, Production Department and Area Management;
* Assisting during initial project development, feasibility, tender and design phases of engineering projects by using innovation results and creativity;
* Assisting in communication and dissemination goals for our project results.
What do you need to have?
* You hold a Doctoral or Master degree with equivalent experience, in Civil or Mechanical or Naval Engineering or a related field. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment;
* You have already conducted research (with proven experience) within at least one of the following fields: coastal engineering, offshore engineering, offshore renewables, maritime engineering, hydraulics, nature-based solutions, numerical or experimental modelling of wave – structure interaction;
* You have participated in the support and implementation of innovation projects funded within the Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe frameworks, and other national or international funding schemes;
* You have participated in the writing of proposals for funding acquisition for research and innovation projects;
* You have experience in writing technical reports;
* Publication(s) in (one of) the above fields is a plus;
* You have excellent (or certified) knowledge of the English language. Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus.
Working at Jan De Nul
Working at Jan De Nul means helping to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day, with the aim of ensuring the global quality of life for generations to come.
What we offer
* An ongoing training programme through our JDN Academy.
* The opportunity to exercise at work through our FIT programme.
* A permanent contract with 42 paid holidays (20 statutory, 12 ADV and 10 public holidays).
* A healthy work-life balance (flexible working hours and occasional work from home).
* A competitive salary with thirteenth month and double holiday pay, including meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
* Opportunity to participate in the Flex Reward programme, including bicycle and car leasing, including fuel card or charging pass in Belgium.
* Group and hospitalisation insurance.
* Option of iPhone with data subscription.
* Various staff discounts.
*applicable with Belgian contract.
The world becomes what you make of it
Jan De Nul is shaping water and land worldwide. We drive the transition to renewable energy with offshore energy infrastructure. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build ports and protect our coastline. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and sustainable buildings. And we redevelop our planet by giving polluted sites a new purpose. At Jan De Nul, the world becomes what you make of it.
Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities and anti-discrimination employer.
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