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Saltwater

Custom engineering solutions for the naval and offshore industry

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• • Ship Design & Conversion
    • Concept design Custom newbuild design and vessel conversions
    • Basic engineering From concept to a construction-ready design
    • System integrations Seamless vessel systems intergration expertise
    • Sustainability studies Sustainable maritime solutions
  • Maritime Engineering
    • Deck integrations Seamless integration of deck equipment
    • Vessel mobilizations Tailored engineering for vessel mobilizations
    • Heavy lift & transport Transport engineering ensuring cargo safety
    • Marine operations Engineering software optimizes marine operations
    • Tooling & lifting appliances Durable, precise offshore tooling solutions
  • On-site Services
    • Weight & stability surveys Performing surveys guarantees ship safety
    • Specialist surveys Specialist inspections secure fleet performance
    • On-site engineering support Scalable engineering support solutions
    • Interface engineering support Senior naval engineering support
• • Prototypes
    • Blue Sky Service Operation Vessel for floating offshore wind

Junior Naval Architect

Imagine this: the sea as your canvas, and you drawing the lines.

Saltwater is looking for a Naval Architect who sees beyond the horizon. Someone who effortlessly blends technical skill with sharp insight, designing smart solutions for complex projects on the water, together with our team of expert engineers.

Your impact in this role:

• Developing vessel designs from concept to basic engineering
• Preparation and execution of inclination tests and stability calculations
• Design and implementation of different ship systems, such as Ballast Water Treatment Systems
• Determining vessel motion behavior by performing complex calculations with dynamic analysis software

With this skillset, you're good to go:

• An "MBO", AD, BSc. or Msc. degree in Naval Architecture
• You can start in this role as a junior with 0-2 years of experience
• Expert knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD/BricsCAD and specialist software such as Optimoor and HECSTAB
• Strong communication and social skills
• A positive attitude and team spirit

We offer:

• A salary between €3.300 and €4.400 per month based on full-time employment, depending on knowledge and experience. Excluding a 5% additional allowance and profit sharing based on team performance.
• Excellent secondary benefits, including 31.5 vacation days (25 standard + 6.5 extra)
• 39-hour workweek with early Friday afternoon finish
• Option to purchase additional vacation days
• A dynamic and flexible role within a fast-growing company
• Plenty of opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Hybrid working possibilities with the option to work partly from home
• Daily fresh fruit at work
• Friday afternoon get-together, regular social events, team dinners, sports activities, outings, and more

Are you the Naval Architect we are looking for? Apply directly through our website!

Meet the team

At Saltwater you're not just choosing a great position, you're joining a team of passionate professionals. Together, we take on meaningful maritime challenges that have real impact. Get to know the people you'll be working with!

Meet ..

Sander Broekmeulen

CEO

"Teamwork makes the dream work

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I co-founded Saltwater Engineering back in January 2007. Today, as CEO, I'm responsible for our day-to-day operations. Over the years we've built strong, lasting relationships with our clients, and we're still growing. That's why we're looking for a Junior Naval Architect to help us take the next step.

I'd like to hear what motivates you to join our team.

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Wouter Besemer

Lead Engineer

"From intern to Lead Engineer

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At Saltwater, I'm living proof that anything is possible. I started here as an intern in January 2011, now I've been a Lead Engineer for four years. In this role I act as the link between our clients and our team, making sure we deliver on time.

As a Junior Naval Architect you'll work on diverse projects that truly support your professional growth. What excites you about this opportunity?

I joined Saltwater over three and a half years ago as a graduate intern. Today, I'm a Naval Architect, blending structural with marine engineering and occasionally taking on project work. What keeps me inspired is the variety, the supportive team, and our strong learning culture.

At Saltwater, if you don't know something yet, you'll have every opportunity to master it - that mindset keeps us moving forward. The question is: where will you grow?

Step 1

Send us your CV and a brief motivation letter, including your ambitions, at .

Step 3

Your first meeting will be with two of our Lead Engineers. You'll learn more about Saltwater and the role, and we're curious to hear about your motivation and goals.

Step 4

If there's a match, you'll meet with our CEO and a Lead Engineer. We'll dive deeper into your ambitions, strengths, and the value you can bring to Saltwater. You'll also have time to ask any remaining questions.

Step 5

Final conversation with our CEO to discuss employment conditions.

Stap 1

Stuur je CV en korte motivatie met daarin je ambitie omschreven op naar