Second Engineer

Short descriptionAre you ready for a great start as Engineer in dredging? For our candidate pools, we are looking for Second Engineers who would like to join in and expand their career at the hopper fleet of the greatest dredging companies in the world. Function descriptionAs second engineer, you work directly under the chief engineer of these hoppers, you are able to keep the watch independently. You maintain the engine room, identify problems and solve them in consultation. Working safely is of course a high priority for you. In order to keep the crew complete for the future, we are looking for candidates who would like to go into dredging, or who want to take a step further in their career in hydraulic engineering. You will start as a second engineer, but your goal is to eventually work independently as chief engineer on this specialized dredging fleet. The best dredging companies in the world regularly call on iPS Powerful People to look for new talent for them. Are you in our pool? Then we will contact you first What do we offer you? A competitive salary A great chance to start your career in dredging The opportunity to gain a lot of experience as a second engineer on these beautiful hoppers To show what you can do with this major player in this innovative business Chance for permanent employment A good rotation schedule Requirements A diploma nautical school, specializing in dredging is an advantage Seamansbook Certificate of Competence Officer in charge of an engineering watch Valid nautical approval Valid STCW certificates Fluent English and Dutch in word and writing Some proven experience or internship on board a hopper dredger is an advantage Still looking for another job? Check out our other vacancies on our jobsite Related vacancies 2nd EngineerEurope 2 June 2025 Dredging We are seeking an experienced 2nd Engineer with a strong background in dredging to join our worldwide working client's expanding dredging crew.This role specifically involves working as 2nd Engineer on a Dredgers, focusing on larger hoppers.Short descriptionWe are seeking an experienced 2nd Engineer with a strong background in dredging to join our worldwide working client's expanding dredging crew.This role specifically involves working as 2nd Engineer on a Dredgers, focusing on larger hoppers. Function descriptionAs a 2nd Engineer on Dredgers, you will play a crucial role in the dredging operations. You […]Training Specialist Dredging2 February 2026 Dredging Are you an experienced Chief Engineer on board dredging vessels, and ready to share your knowledge and expertise with others? Looking for the perfect permanent job with variety on board and at home base in the Netherlands?We are looking for you: that technical dredging specialist who enjoys to educate your profession during training sessions, but also loves to travel the worldShort descriptionAre you an experienced Chief Engineer on board dredging vessels, and ready to share your knowledge and expertise with others? Looking for the perfect permanent job with variety on board and at home base in the Netherlands?We are looking for you: that technical dredging specialist who enjoys to educate your profession during training sessions, […]Deckhands with UK PermitWales 8 December 2025 Dredging Deckhands with a valid UK Frontier Work Permit needed for an upcoming dredging project in Wales, UK. Working onboard a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger.Short descriptionDeckhands with a valid UK Frontier Work Permit needed for an upcoming dredging project in Wales, UK. Working onboard a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger. Function descriptionWe are looking for experienced Deckhands to join our team for a dredging project in Wales, UK. The role involves working onboard a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), supporting […]Technical Trainer DredgingWorldwide 2 February 2026 Dredging Sandfield ForemanEurope 24 November 2025 Dredging We are looking for an experienced Sandfield Foreman to support land reclamation projects. If you have a strong background in earthmoving operations and team coordination, this opportunity is for you.Short descriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sandfield Foreman to support land reclamation projects. If you have a strong background in earthmoving operations and team coordination, this opportunity is for you. Function descriptionAs Sandfield Foreman, you will be responsible for supervising daily operations at sandfield sites involved in land reclamation. You will lead teams, ensure […]