Marine HVAC Engineer

Role: Marine HVAC Engineer

Work location: Vlissingen, the Netherlands – hybrid, with up to two days per week working from home

Start: ASAP

Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension

Contract: Employment contract

Language: Dutch and English

Focus: HVAC-R systems and their technical integration into complex naval vessels

Due to the military nature of the project, we will only consider EU citizens.

Where You’ll Work

You will work on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling and refrigeration systems for complex naval vessels. Your involvement covers the full engineering process, from initial proposals and design requirements to testing and final vessel delivery.

Working alongside engineers from different disciplines, you will ensure that HVAC-R systems fit into the overall ship design and meet contractual requirements. Daily contact with the customer and subcontractors forms part of the role, alongside coordination with internal departments, suppliers and regulatory bodies.

What You’ll Do

- Prepare technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors based on customer requirements and ship design requirements.

- Evaluate subcontractor quotations together with procurement, checking their technical suitability and compliance.

- Review supplier documentation, including mechanical drawings, system schematics, calculations and electrical diagrams.

- Coordinate the integration of supplied HVAC-R components and systems with internal engineering departments, subcontractors, regulatory bodies and the vessel owner.

- Check compliance with contractual requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Prepare technical and functional specifications, including System Description Specifications (SDS).

- Review and optimise preliminary calculations, schematics, functional descriptions, and test and validation plans.

- Verify equipment and system performance through supplier inspections and factory acceptance tests (FATs).

- Participate in design checks, reviews and risk assessments, maintaining effective technical working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Profile

Must-haves:

- A relevant higher education qualification, preferably in HVAC Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

- At least five years of relevant engineering experience.

- Knowledge of HVAC-R systems in a maritime or offshore setting.

- Knowledge of electrical engineering and automation in a maritime or offshore setting.

- The ability to coordinate multiple external suppliers and subcontractors.

- An approach to engineering that considers quality, planning and budget requirements.

- Excellent written and spoken English.

- EU citizenship.

Nice to have:

- Experience working with regulatory bodies.

- Communication in Dutch.

- Available to start on short notice.

What’s In It For You?

- A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities.

- An employment contract for one year, with the possibility of continuing for longer.

- An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%.

- 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May.

- 40 vacation days per year.

- Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre for your commute.

- Support throughout relocation (housing assistance, registration, 30% ruling application).

- International, English-speaking working environment.