Sr. Structural Engineer - Automation & Digitalization

Shape the future of structural engineering by transforming engineering knowledge, calculations and workflows into scalable digital solutions.

**Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements** 

Your role in the story

At Heerema, Structural Engineering plays a critical role in enabling safe and efficient offshore operations. Our engineers design and verify temporary and permanent structures that support Transport & Installation, Decommissioning and Offshore Wind projects worldwide.

As a Senior Structural Engineer – Automation & Digitalization, you combine structural engineering expertise with a passion for improving the way engineering is performed. While maintaining a strong connection to structural design and verification, your primary focus is on driving digitalization initiatives within the Structural Engineering discipline. You help transform fragmented engineering methods into efficient, standardized and scalable solutions. Working closely with structural engineers, specialists, IT and Digital Enablement, you develop tools, workflows and data structures that improve engineering quality, consistency and productivity.

Rather than being assigned to a single project, you operate across the discipline, supporting the department's strategic ambition to create a modern engineering environment built around automation, knowledge management and data-driven decision making.

What you will be working on

• Acting as the primary interface between Structural Engineering, Digital Enablement and IT Teams. 
• Identifying, evaluating and prioritizing digitalization opportunities based on business value and engineering impact.
• Developing concepts and functional requirements for digital initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of engineering tools.
• Improving engineering data, knowledge management and automated reporting capabilities.
• Coaching engineers and driving adoption of new digital tools, standards and ways of working.

Key ingredients for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience, with a strong foundation in structural engineering and project execution.
• Strong affinity with developing maintainable and reusable engineering software solutions. Some (Python) coding experience is a pre but not a must.
• Ability to translate engineering needs into practical solutions involving automation, data and digital workflows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and drive for continuous improvement.

Your Foundation for Success

At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem-solver, an ambitious go-getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non-negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.

Here's why people love working with us

• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance;
• bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to €70,719.48.
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together); 
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Is this your dream job? Put in your application now

Please submit your application by October 10th. The application process consists of two interviews, an online assessment, and an employment offer. For Fleet, the first interviews will be conducted via Teams; for other positions, we prefer to hold interviews at our office in Leiden, although video interviews via Teams are also possible.

**Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements**