Are you our new Hydrodynamicist?

If you are ready to make waves in the world of shipbuilding, we have a great opportunity now available!
Vard Design is on the hunt for a Principal Engineer specializing in Hydrodynamics to lead our innovative hydro team. We are also looking for a Senior Engineer within Hydrodynamics to strengthen our team.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

We will assess the candidates along the process, as they apply. 

So - what are you waiting for? Apply now! 

Duties and responsibilities

• Execute and follow up of all project hydrodynamics (concept design, basic design, construction and delivery)
• Development of hull lines and propulsion layout for new projects
• Calculate, analyze and document the hydrodynamic properties of the ship
• Prediction and verification of vessel performance, including effect of energy efficiency measures
• Computational Fluid Dynamics for resistance and propulsion of ships
• Planning and follow-up of model tests and sea trials
• Sparring partner towards Yards, Customers, Authorities and Class societies
• You will be essential in developing and maintaining our best practices and work processes together with the hydrodynamic team.
• You will be essential in developing our deliverables and drive competence development of the hydrodynamic team
• Support business development and joint industry projects

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Marine Technology
• Relevant experience
  

Advantageous with experience in these fields;

• CAESES software for our hull development and hull optimisation
  
• CFD-tools (Star CCM+, LEMMA/NiceFlow, OpenFoam or the like)
• DP/Seakeeping analyses
• Marine Operations
• Hydrodynamic analyses of offshore structures
  

 VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

Personal qualities

• Strong ability to work independently,
• Whilst being a team player at the same time listening to others' opinions and perspectives
• Ability to solve complex issues
• Performs tasks in a structured and precise manner
• Completes tasks on time
• Demonstrates ownership in decision making
• Acts proactively to complete tasks assigned
• Positive personality
• Good communicator
• Commercial mindset
• Trust and integrity
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
  
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package 
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen 
• Subsidized membership at the gym 
• Occupational health service 
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home 
• Central office location in Ålesund and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Kontaktinformasjon

Jørn Andre Drabløs, Manager Hydro & Stability Department Hydro & Stability, 951 10 290

Arbeidssted

Skansekaia 2
6002 ÅLESUND

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Vard Design AS

Referansenr.: 4963752976
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Søknadsfrist: 30.06.2025