Project Engineer Offshore Wind (m/f/d)

Job Categories: Wind
Job Types: Full time
Job Locations: Hamburg

As Van Oord, we work to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine Ingenuity.
Van Oord is an internationally active company focusing on dredging and offshore wind power. The company is family-owned, headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and employs 5,300 people worldwide.


Offshore wind is one of the fastest growing markets for green energy. Not only in Western Europe, but also elsewhere in the world, wind farms are being considered to make electricity supply more sustainable. By building offshore wind farms, Van Oord is contributing to the energy transition. To maintain our leading position and keep up with the influx of projects in the coming years, we are looking for a Project Engineer Offshore Wind (m/f/d) for our Offshore Wind division in Hamburg (DE) and Gorinchem (NL).

Your tasks

As a project engineer you will be involved in offshore and offshore wind projects from design to installation. You will work alternately in our office in Gorinchem and at the project sites.

  • Point of contact for the project manager, project team and other stakeholders;
  • Elaboration and implementation of specific (work) methods with risk analysis;
  • Coordination and advice on technical problems;
  • Supervision of subcontractors;
  • Review and follow up on documentation for subcontractors and others;
  • Review document control registers to ensure work instructions, work methods, and drawings have been issued.

Professional requirements

As a person, you are able to take on challenges and find solutions, but most importantly, you are a team player with excellent communication skills.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical or civil engineering, preferably in offshore engineering or maritime infrastructure;
  • At least two years of relevant work experience, preferably in the offshore (wind) industry;
  • Experience supporting projects and managing outside engineers and vendors;
  • Good command of written and spoken English;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;You can work well in a team, but also independently;
  • An independent, practical and creative person who can solve problems, has the confidence to make decisions and is able to work in project teams;
  • Flexibility in terms of travel and working at project sites.

We offer

You will work with us in an international, very challenging and dynamic company, with the opportunity to make a real impact on our business, people and the environment. We offer you a complete package with excellent additional benefits. The package includes but is not limited to

  • Flexible working hours (trust-based working hours)
  • 40 hrs. contract, if you wish something else, please let us know.
  • Mobile working 2 days per week
  • 30 days vacation
  • Company pension plan
  • VWL allowance
  • Variable bonus payment
  • Germany ticket subsidy
  • Extensive learning and (personal) development opportunities through continuing education and courses as well as learning platforms
  • Sports and foreign languages

You can also expect:

  • A modern and international working environment with flat hierarchies;
  • a highly motivated team in which everyone can contribute, with a great team spirit;
  • A central and lively location in Hamburg City South with ideal bus and train connections;
  • Team events, fresh fruit (great fruit salad), water, coffee specialties, canteen and cafeteria.

Do you want to join our team?

Then send your complete application documents (preferably in English) to: Bewerbung@vanoord.com. Your contact person is Florian.

Want to learn more about Van Oord and be notified of other open positions? Come on board and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Vimeo and Facebook!

Apply for this position

Post files here or click to uploadThe maximum file size allowed is 150 MB.
Allowed type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx