Project Engineer - Engineering Automation & Digital Solutions

Join a growing team shaping the future of engineering through software, automation, and AI. Develop solutions that create lasting impact across projects and clients. In this role, you will work on automating complex engineering workflows and developing software that helps both TWD and our clients work smarter, faster, and with higher quality.

Foundations Of Your Job

As a Project Engineer Engineering Automation & Digital Solutions, you bridge the gap between engineering, software development, and AI. You work directly with clients, engineers, and software developers to turn complex engineering challenges into practical, scalable solutions.

Our team is scaling up as demand grows for smarter ways to deliver engineering. You will help shape this development from client request and requirements through implementation, validation, and delivery.

What digital solutions mean at TWD:

• Engineering applications: Develop tailor-made, web-based tools using reusable Python libraries, calculation templates, and proven engineering methods.

• Automation consulting: Work alongside clients to identify opportunities for engineering automation, AI adoption, and digital transformation.

• Engineering automation projects: Develop reusable calculation methods and workflows that allow recurring engineering work to be delivered with less lead-time and increased quality.

A glimpse of your responsibilities:

• Project Execution & Delivery: Lead engineering automation projects towards maximum client impact within agreed scope, time, and budget.

• Engineering Automation & Software Development: Transform engineering methodologies, calculations, and workflows into scalable digital solutions, engineering applications, and automation tools.

• Client & Stakeholder Management: Understand client needs, define requirements, and communicate effectively with end users, specialists, project managers, and decision-makers.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Actively contribute to the further development of scalable digital solutions and inspire further improvement of TWD's Engineering Automation Platform, software ecosystem, and digital way of working.

What Makes You Great

You are naturally curious and enjoy solving complex problems through a combination of engineering insight and technology. You thrive in a dynamic environment where every project is different and where collaboration with clients and colleagues is essential.

You are comfortable communicating with both engineers and software developers and enjoy translating technical challenges into practical, user-friendly solutions. Most importantly, you are motivated by creating lasting improvements that help people work smarter and more efficiently.

You are the perfect match for TWD if you also have the following skills and experience:

• A BSc or MSc degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Technology, Offshore Engineering, or a similar technical discipline.

• 2-4 years of experience in a client-facing engineering, consultancy, software, or engineering automation role.

• A passion for both engineering and programming, and an eagerness to combine the two.

• Experience translating client challenges into practical engineering or software solutions.

• Knowledge of Python or similar programming languages.

• A holistic mindset and the ability to connect engineering expertise, reusable knowledge, and technology.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at different levels.

• An entrepreneurial attitude and the willingness to take ownership of projects and solutions.

• Interest in working across engineering disciplines and exploring automation, AI, and digital engineering tools.

Nice to have:

• Experience with engineering applications, web applications, automation workflows, cloud platforms, or data analysis.

• Affinity with offshore, marine, renewable energy, heavy lifting, transport, or civil engineering projects.

• Familiarity with version control, testing, CI/CD, or product development.

TWD – A Fun Challenge to Be Part Of

At TWD, we love to create construction methods and design installation equipment. We achieve creative, simple, and efficient solutions through dedicated teamwork. Thanks to our core values – Fun, Development, and Happy Clients – we grow at a rapid pace with over 300 talented people in five locations: Rotterdam, London, Athens, Taipei, and Perth.

Every day we contribute to the energy transition and key infrastructure projects worldwide. We do this by offering innovative design solutions to our clients, mainly in the offshore wind and heavy civils industry.

Why You Will Love Working at TWD

Working at TWD means working in an exciting, fast-paced industry and making a difference in shaping a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative and supportive working environment that will stimulate you to take the lead in your professional and personal development. Our people describe TWD's culture as open, no-nonsense, diverse, and informal - valuing your ideas and contributions.

Working at TWD includes:

• A salary starting from € 3,800 gross per month, depending on your experience

• 8% holiday allowance per year

• Collective pension

• Monthly travel allowance

• 25 holidays per year and compensation of overtime

• A free healthy and sustainable lunch buffet, prepared daily in our own Lunchroom

• An exciting company trip each year where TWD offices come together

• Friday afternoon drinks and special TWD events such as sports events, pub quizzes, ladies’ night, and various social gatherings

Join Our Team!

Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are happy to meet you! Submit your CV and motivation letter through the apply button. We will get in touch with you within one working week.

At TWD, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We continuously work on enhancing our recruitment process, ensuring fairness and inclusiveness at every step.