Project Engineer (Offshore Wind)

For our Offshore Wind division, located in Hoboken (Antwerp) we are looking for a Project Engineer Offshore Wind.

In the context of the Offshore Services division strategy and within the set framework, as a Project Engineer, you will work in multi-disciplinary project team and shall give support to the engineering activities related to the different systems of your specialty (expertise). You will primarily be responsible for assisting the Project Engineering Manager in organizing the engineering works, and secondary also will be responsible for the design and delivery of a set of mechanical or electrical systems, depending on your education and relevant work experience. You will report to the Project Engineering Manager.

Your role in assistance of the Project Engineering Manager:

• preparing integrated concept designs, outline specifications, technical specifications for systems and equipment, functional specifications together with partners where appropriate
• translating the client’s and statutory requirements in appropriate technical documents (Request For Proposal – Technical part) to be used by the Procurement team to obtain “best in class” conditions (at bidding phase and execution phase) according to customers’ expectations and for their execution in compliance with the estimate
• leading the engineering activities for the allocated project and monitor quality, assess input from our own Engineering team, partners, suppliers and subcontractors
• preparing the operations & maintenance manuals to be delivered to customers
• incorporating appropriate maintenance engineering in the design and provide support to the in-house Monitoring & Maintenance department
• providing support towards Construction & Commissioning: definition of procedures, tools & systems to organize the works for the construction of the products to be delivered (resources, tools, quality, H&S,…) – improve efficiency thanks to lessons learned (“learning team”)

What do you need?

• university level degree, master of science in engineering (mechanical/electrical/electromechanical)
• minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering, procurement & construction activities related to offshore structures
• track record related to offshore substations (OHVS) is a clear asset
• knowledge of DNVGL-ST-145 and DNVGL-OS-D201 is a preference
• knowledge of Dutch codes and standards pertaining to offshore substations is an advantage
• for candidates with electrical engineering background:
  • knowledge of IEC 60362/IEC 61439/IEC 61892 is an advantage
  • experience with AutoCad and Eplan software is an advantage
  • experience with Caneco software is an advantage
• for candidates with mechanical engineering background:
  • experience with mechanical systems onboard an electrical platform/oil & gas platform or a ship is preferred
• ambition to develop leadership capabilities and experience in supervising an engineering team in an international context or to develop expertise in particular fields of knowledge to become a system expert engineer
• able to manage good relationships with the project management team, the client and our partners while monitoring Equans’ interests
• communication skills: English. Knowledge of Dutch, French and/or German is definitely an added value

Want to tackle tomorrow’s multi-technical challenges with us?

Then join our experts in the various innovative and exciting projects of Equans. You get the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as to discover cutting-edge technologies and help customers in the 3 major transitions of today: the energy transition, the industrial transition and the digital transition.

Joining Equans is more than that! You also get:

• a competitive salary in line with your education and experience
• fringe benefits such as eco- & meal vouchers, lease car, hospitalization- & group insurance,… depending on your function
• interesting training and career opportunities
• …

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Are you interested in this position and do you have questions? Please contact our HR colleague Annick Verelst – 0478 88 63 34