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Transport Engineer - Naval Engineer

deugro  •  Houston, TX / The Woodlands, TX (Remote)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

(deugro (USA), Inc. has an opening in The
Woodlands, TX) Transport Engineer - Naval Engineer

Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

The deugro group is a globally active company serving the project
logistics industry. Counting 1,200 employees worldwide in more than 40
countries, we are a true global network of logistics experts—for road and rail,
ocean and air freight. We set the courses of tomorrow—today.

dteq is a company of the deugro group focused on transport engineering,
supervision, execution and surveying for heavy lift cargo. Our motivated team
of engineers is at the heart of complex projects—planning the transport routes
of tomorrow, today. Here is where precision, numbers and calculations are the
passion of every employee, along with discovering the world and the sheer
unlimited possibilities for moving cargo from A to C via B.

Become a part of our international dteq - Engineering team in
The Woodlands (Houston), USA. For the next possible date we are looking for you in
fulltime as Transport Engineer - Naval Engineer.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

  • Coordination and management of specific freight moves across all modes of transport including air, sea, road and rail in line with current or future capital projects
  • Specific routing/coordination of challenging; OOG, Heavy Lift, Barge, Rail and Break Bulk moves across major capital projects
  • Develop Method Statements; working closely with both commercial and operational stakeholders, outlining client/movement specific plans to ensure full peace of mind for the client
  • Operational attendance for project execution (i.e. vessel attendance, road transport, barge operations, site installation, etc.)
  • Coordinate efforts with internal and external stakeholders
  • Closely work with additional sub-contractor in order to follow proper operational procedures previously planned in developed Method Statements
  • Develop CAD drawings for all phases of the transport life of cargo accompanied with correspondent calculations, (i.e. transport solutions, lifting plans, stowage plans)
  • Perform engineering calculations to support transport designs and methods
  • Review and develop stability calculation for
    ocean and inland voyages for project cargo. Review and develop deck strength
    calculation.
  • Review of infrastructure/capabilities at port, road, ship, rail, and project site
  • Coordinate effort with internal stakeholders offering a clear and succinct technical solution to each client new or existing
  • Executing Route Surveys, considering infrastructure, size and weight of cargo and DOT regulations
  • Troubleshooting/Management of material movement issues during transit, including liaison with local authority and client
  • Coordination and cooperation with global team of engineers to provide a door to door engineering solution
  • Conduct
    engineering assessments for the multimodal transport of project cargo,
    including over-dimensional and overweight loads.
  • Perform feasibility studies
    and route analyses for Out-Of-Gauge (OOG) cargo across road, rail, maritime,
    and inland waterway networks.
  • Develop structural and stability analysis for
    vessels and barges transporting super loads, ensuring compliance with
    international standards (e.g., DNV, ABS).
  • Coordinate with technical teams,
    clients, and vendors to validate lifting, securing, and transport plans using
    AutoCAD, Optimoor, specialized lifting software, and both internally and
    self-developed tools.
  • Support gantry and skid system calculations, rigging
    design, and transport frame verifications in accordance with project specific
    and international engineering standards. Participate in on-site operations
    across various scopes of work, serving as field engineer, operations
    supervisor, or Marine Warranty Surveyor representative depending on the client
    and contractual role.
  • Join kick-off meetings and technical alignment sessions
    for multidisciplinary projects involving key project stakeholders.
  • Assessment
    on engineering and design details for tailor-made multimodal transport
    solutions for superheavy and oversized cargo projects.
  • Actively participate in
    the assembly and commissioning of different equipment when required, alongside
    subcontractors, serving as field engineer.
  • Act as the main point of contact for
    clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders when required.
  • Act as barge master
    for critical roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) operations, developing and executing
    detailed ballasting plans and coordinating maneuvers with barge crew and OTR
    transport teams.
  • Collaborate in the development of tailor-made software and
    digital tools by working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the
    company to address specific operational and strategic needs.
    Approximately 50% work in various unanticipated project sites (can be both
    domestic and international).

What you can contribute:

  • Requires Bachelors in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2 years experience in the job offered, or related.
  • 2 years must include experience with (1) Hydrostatic and stability; (2) RORO operations and ballasting calculations; (3) Motion analysis; (4) Modular Hydraulic Platform Trailers; (5) Operational experience with installation system (i.e. skidding systems, gantry cranes); (6) AutoCAD; (7) Optimoor; (8) Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365; and (9) Vdeck and tailormade seafastening software. 1 year must include experience with (1) Finite Element Analysis; (2) Mooring analysis; (3) Software development, Phyton, MS Visual Basic; (4) GHS and stability softwares; (5) BaseCamp and GIS data analysis softwares; (6) Crane Planer 2.0 and Liccon; and (7) Easyload software for Goldhofer equipment.


What we offer you:
A family-owned and run company, deugro group has been active in
the project logistics industry for nearly 100 years. With our sights
continuously on the future, we are a prosperous company offering you a
long-term perspective for your professional career. What’s more, you benefit
from an attractive salary and a modern workplace, with the option to work
remotely—ensuring flexible working hours and individual development
opportunities. We want to work with people who not only bring the right
résumé/CV, but who also pursue their ideas with passion and put them into
action with commitment.

Contact:
To apply
visit: https://deugro.com/career/
Click on “Job Board,” search for the position titled “Transport Engineer –
Naval Engineer,” then select the listing and click “Apply Now.” Please ensure
to upload your resume.

deugro (USA), Inc.
William Barrett
480 Wildwood Forest Dr Ste 350, The Woodlands, TX 77380-4119 USA

www.dteq-solutions.com

deugro

About deugro

deugro is a highly specialized freight forwarder with a strong focus on turnkey logistics solutions for industrial projects. It has a proven track record in successfully executing projects of any magnitude, even under the most challenging conditions and requirements.

deugro focuses wholly on identifying and solving clients’ specific needs with unique tailor-made solutions to fulfill all requirements. To deliver the best in both cost and performance, deugro serves as an extension of its clients in their respective supply chains. It provides ocean and inland waterway freight services, road and rail transportation as well as air freight to almost any destination.

Thanks to a vast network of more than 70 company-owned offices in over 40 countries, deugro leverages comprehensive and in-depth expertise around the world to deliver on its promise.

deugro was founded in 1924 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and is a family-owned enterprise in its third generation, with nearly a century of experience in the logistics industry. Today, deugro is an independent company of the deugro group, which is comprised of several companies focusing on project freight forwarding, ocean transportation of heavy lift and project cargo, transport and marine engineering as well as heavy haulage equipment operating.

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Dehoco License AG

Huobstrasse 3

8808 Pfaeffikon SZ

Switzerland

Represented by:

Mrs. Natalie Press-Poole

Mr. Thomas C. Press

Contact:

Phone: +41-43-211-10-40

E-Mail: info@deugro.com

Statutory Seat:

Freienbach, Switzerland

Commercial Register:

Schwyz, CHE-114.541.969

VAT Number:

CHE-114.541.969

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DEHOCO (Deutschland) GmbH

Martinistrasse 34

28195 Bremen

Germany

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Pfäffikon, CH
Year Founded
1924
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