River Engineer

River Engineer

The Ocean Cleanup

Rotterdam, Netherlands

THE ASSIGNMENT

As (Senior) Engineer you contribute to the whole team scope through the following tasks and responsibilities, tailored to a suitable role for you:

• Architect technical interception solutions
• Perform hands-on engineering (design, verification, installation, test, commissioning) on assigned projects
• Supervise and review technical work packages of internal colleagues and external suppliers, on assigned projects, with responsibility to sign off quality of work (for more senior roles)
• Support and mentor colleagues (for more senior roles)
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering quality practices, standards, processes and tools
• Contribute to the interception solutions portfolio roadmapping and technical-strategic initiatives in this frame

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• Education and experience in Marine/Civil water engineering or other mechanical and fluids heavy education, with subsequent marine/civil-water domain experience
• Hands-on design, analysis and commissioning experience
• Ability to define and uphold quality, while seeking pragmatic solutions
• Fluent in English
• Ability to travel to project sites in the Americas and Asia

Pros

• Hands-on manufacturing experience or affinity is a pro
• Some exposure to Project Management is a pro
• Affinity with "stuff on and in the water" (boats, sailing etc.) is a pro
• Pro if a person can be located abroad for extended durations for in-field work
• Command of Dutch, Spanish and/or South-East Asian languages is a strong pro
• Experience in 2D and 3D CAD software and fluid and/or structure simulation software is a pro

​PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Intrinsically motivated for our mission to rid the worlds cceans and rivers of plastics
• Creative and curious
• Strong ability in problem analysis, structuring and solution synthesis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and pragmatic manner; the "getting things done" mode
• Ability as well to work in a calm, detail-oriented and analytical manner
• Cognitive agility; recognize situations and shifting mindset to what the situation needs
• At least a rudimentary sense of humour is required
• Strong communicator interfacing with technical and non-technical roles across various cultures
• Self-awareness and good management of personal energy

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