Lead Design Engineer (Ports & Waterways)

Context

As part of major marine and inland infrastructure projects, we are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to take ownership of technical design and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This role sits in a high-demand engineering environment with strong exposure to clients and clear expectations on quality, delivery, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a full project or a major part of a marine infrastructure project
• Act as the technical lead and supervise engineers and CAD designers
• Coordinate multiple disciplines (structures, geotechnical, hydraulic, etc.) within an integrated design approach
• Act as the technical interface with clients and external stakeholders
• Perform and validate design calculations in line with European standards (Eurocodes and local regulations)
• Deliver and oversee engineering studies, including:
  • conceptual design
  • basic design
  • tender documentation
  • detailed design
• Work on infrastructure such as:
  • ports
  • locks
  • quay walls
  • jetties
  • breakwaters and dikes
  • marine foundations
• Ensure quality, timelines, and overall performance of project deliverables
• Support tendering activities from a technical standpoint
• Stay up to date with industry developments and propose optimized and innovative design solutions

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Preferred specialization: construction, offshore, dredging, or infrastructure

Experience

• Strong experience in structural and/or geotechnical calculations
• Experience in infrastructure design (marine experience is a plus, not mandatory)
• Previous experience as a technical lead or senior engineer
• Experience contributing to tenders is a plus

Technical Skills

• Structural and/or geotechnical design and calculations
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes (mandatory)
• Familiar with tools such as SCIA, Plaxis, Ansys, D-Sheet or similar

Languages & Requirements

• Dutch is mandatory (ability to write calculation notes independently)
• Based in Flanders or willing to relocate
• Able to work on-site 2 days per week (Ghent, Antwerp, or Ostend)

Conditions

• Start date: ASAP
• Long-term assignment (until early 2027)
• Full-time