Maritime Engineer

VIROGroningenJob.bopublished 02/18/2026
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Do you have a passion for engineering and the maritime sector?

Are you looking for a job within the dynamic environment of an engineering consultancy?

Perhaps the position of Maritime Engineer at VIRO Groningen is for you!

In this role, you will work, mostly in a team, on diverse projects within the maritime sector; from designing advanced vessels to devising sustainable solutions for maritime challenges. You will be given plenty of space to share your ideas and further develop your skills.

What will you do?

  • Setting up and developing designs, calculations, and drawings of various ship structures
  • Creating construction plans and arrangements and performing structural and weight calculations, feasibility studies, and risk analyses
  • Presenting concepts to your project team and motivating the design choices made
  • Maintaining contact with customers and suppliers and being co-responsible for the quality, budget, and planning of your project. Through regular consultation with your other colleagues, you will work together for the maximum customer result
  • A HBO or WO degree in Naval Architecture or Maritime Engineering
  • At least one year of experience in an engineering role within the maritime sector. Starters are also very welcome to apply; of course, your role will look slightly different then
  • Preferably some knowledge of or experience with AutoCad, Rhinoceros, Siemens NX, and teamcenter, knowledge of related technical disciplines, and experience in the field of FEM calculations
  • Proficient in solving engineering issues without losing sight of functionality, reliability, safety, and cost aspects
  • You communicate easily with both our customers and your colleagues, also in English

What do we offer you?

  • A challenging and varied job in a relaxed but professional team
  • Enthusiastic, skilled colleagues and an open, pleasant atmosphere
  • Control over your own career via our VIRO Academy
  • Excellent possibilities and facilities for hybrid working, including a home office allowance
  • 22 vacation days and 13 ATV days
  • Allowance for commuting or use of a business NS-business card
  • You can make use of a bicycle lease plan, an attractive fitness scheme and/or the hybrid heat pump plan
  • Benefit from an excellent pension scheme at Nationale Nederlanden and our collective health insurance via VGZ
  • Our active staff association ensures the necessary relaxation and beautiful stories at the coffee machine

Your department

The Shipbuilding department works on diverse projects within the maritime sector where the focus lies on the structural design in combination with the corresponding regulations. Our customers are primarily large players in yacht and ship construction.

Interested?

If interested, we look forward to receiving your application!

If you have questions about this or other vacancies within VIRO, please call our talent specialist Monique Neilen at 06-89912863.

https://careers.viro-group.com/

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We want to fill this position directly and do not make use of recruitment and selection agencies.