CAD Engineer (Modeler)

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.   

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

As a 3D modeler, you make a difference by transforming your passion for infrastructure and dredging projects into high-quality 3D models and detailed but pragmatically made 3D designs, continuously growing and taking on challenges in your field, in order to contribute valuable insights to projects within Boskalis.

You find it important to continue developing yourself and to keep challenging yourself in your field, so that you can make a valuable contribution to projects. You understand that project based work requires a balance between speed and accuracy; what you model will be constructed outside very soon.

As a 3D modeler, you work in the Hydronamic engineering department. Hydronamic has a team of around 80 people in different design disciplines, working from the main office in Papendrecht, on projects and working from our new offices in Abu Dhabi. Hydronamic is responsible for the construction designs in tenders and acquired projects within the Dredging division of Boskalis, often with an integral and multidisciplinary character.

We have an opportunity within the same team for a senior, medior and junior levels.

Your responsibilities as a CAD engineer (modeler)

• Develops 3D designs, reviews 3D models, and creates models using software and other tools, methods, and techniques. Coordinates these models to optimally facilitate the implementation of the geometrical designs.
• Reviews drawing specifications and reference designs and gathers all necessary information. Determines what needs to be modeled in each construction phase.
• Identifies interfaces, risks, and opportunities in the project model, assists with coordination.
• Advises and supports design and projects teams on technical aspects and inquiries, creates  animations to provide insight into processes and constructions.
• We will guide and coach you to work in our development toolchain and the Boskalis business, for you to quickly.

Your qualities 

You can make your mark as a CAD engineer (modeler) if you will have:

• Civil Engineering, Survey or similar Bachelor’s degree level of working and thinking.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience
• You have knowledge of modeling software Civil3D in combination with SubAssembly Composer and Navisworks
• Knowledge of CAD - BIM standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Proficient in the English language.

What you can expect 

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information 

• Your team:  You will be part of hydronamic team of around 80 people in different design disciplines.
• Full/part-time job: The function of a CAD engineer (modeler) is a fulltime position.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job, we will invite you for two or more interviews via Microsoft Teams or at our office. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Boskalis. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organization. 

Want to know more? 

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of CAD engineer (modeler). Please contact Melisha Nazareth, corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site. 

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.