Job Description

Neptun-Smulders Engineering – Shaping the future of offshore wind energy

Neptun-Smulders Engineering is a cutting-edge joint venture between Neptun Werft and the Belgian company Smulders Together, we combine our extensive experience in development, construction, and project management to create innovative and high-performance converter platforms for offshore wind energy. These platforms play a central role in the efficient transmission of wind energy and contribute significantly to driving the energy transition.
Neptun Werft, known for its expertise in building over 70 river cruise ships, ferries, and gas tankers, brings its deep maritime industry knowledge into the joint venture. Smulders, a leading specialist in the design, manufacture, and assembly of complex steel structures, complements our capabilities with innovative technical solutions. Together, we develop tailor-made offshore platforms that meet the highest standards of efficiency, sustainability, and robustness.

Through close cooperation and mutual trust within our joint venture, we are able to develop solutions that address not only today’s but also the future challenges of the offshore wind energy sector. Our solutions help optimize the integration of renewable energy into global power grids and contribute to shaping a sustainable energy future.

About the role

As a Layout Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, coordination, and optimization of overall layouts for Offshore HVDC Converter Platforms, contributing to the successful delivery of innovative and sustainable energy infrastructure projects. You will act as the focal point between all engineering disciplines, ensuring that technical, operational, safety, and maintenance requirements are successfully integrated into a coherent and efficient platform design. This role requires a versatile engineering professional with a broad technical background, a solid understanding of offshore projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple stakeholders and engineering disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate:

- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings

- Field Layouts

- Equipment Arrangements (e.g. Tanks and Voids)

- Living Quarter Layouts

- Room Lists and Space Allocation Plans

- Access, Maintenance, and Escape Route Concepts

• Define and optimize platform layouts considering:

- Safety requirements

- Operability and maintainability

- Construction and fabrication aspects

- Installation and transportation requirements

- Offshore accessibility

- Weight and space constraints

- Fire and blast protection requirements

• Coordinate interfaces between multiple engineering disciplines, including:

- HVDC Electrical Systems

- Structural and Steel Design

- HVAC

- Piping and Mechanical Systems

- Fire & Safety Engineering

- Telecom and Control Systems

- Accomodation Design (e.g. Living Quarter)

- Installation and Operations Teams

• Lead interdisciplinary layout reviews and design workshops.
• Identify and resolve technical clashes, interface issues, and space conflicts.
• Ensure alignment between layout concepts and project requirements, industry
• standards, and client specifications.
• Support design development from concept phase through detailed engineering
• and fabrication.
• Present layout concepts, technical solutions, and design recommendations to
• project management, clients, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Offshore Engineering, Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering or a comparable engineering discipline
• Experience in layout engineering and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Experience within Offshore Projects
• Proven track record of managing technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Fluent in English (negotiation level); good German skills are a plus.

Software Skills

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE, AVEVA E3D or comparable

Personal Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong technical understanding across various engineering disciplines
• Highly self-motivated and proactiveness
• Ability to challenge and influence technical decisions
• Structured and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Team player with an international and intercultural mindset
• Ability to work effectively in complex project environments

Desirable Knowledge

• Offshore industry regulations and standards
• DNV, IEC, SOLAS, IMO and relevant offshore design requirements
• Safety philosophies and concepts (e.g. Technische Regeln für Arbeitsstätten (ASR))

• Design review and interface management processes

What We Offer:

• Forward-Looking Projects: Work on innovative offshore projects and contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions.
• Development Opportunities: You will have the chance to develop both professionally and personally and take on responsibilities.
• Attractive Work Environment: An international team, exciting tasks, and the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the energy transition.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a modern working environment in a future-oriented sector
• Corporate Benefits Portal: Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers on a variety of brands and services for more everyday benefits.

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