Senior civil 3D modeller
Full-time
Posted on Sep 12, 2026
THE POSITION
As a Senior Civil 3D Modeller, you play a key role within our Tendering & Estimating department. You are responsible for developing high-quality 3D models and technical designs and additionally act as a technical point of contact within the team. With your expertise, you contribute to innovative solutions for complex maritime and civil engineering projects in the Netherlands.
In this role, you will play an active part in developing and improving standards, processes, and training programs for Civil 3D and BIM, supporting innovative water infrastructure projects.
YOUR IMPACT
In this role, you support tender and project teams in the design, modelling, and optimization of civil engineering solutions. You work closely with engineers, designers, and specialists in the Netherlands and abroad to deliver high-quality and reliable designs.
Your responsibilities include
You will become part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and modellers within an international project environment. From Rotterdam, you will work on challenging dyke reinforcement projects. You will support the product line Infra Land.
Within the team, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing are central. You will have plenty of opportunities to take initiative, support colleagues, and contribute to the further digitalization of our design and engineering processes.
About You
You are a technically strong professional who is not afraid to tackle complex design challenges and who contributes to both project results and the development of colleagues through a proactive, independent, and solution-oriented approach.
In addition, you bring
This is your opportunity to make a visible contribution to projects that support the energy transition while developing your career in an international environment. What do we offer you
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As a Senior Civil 3D Modeller, you play a key role within our Tendering & Estimating department. You are responsible for developing high-quality 3D models and technical designs and additionally act as a technical point of contact within the team. With your expertise, you contribute to innovative solutions for complex maritime and civil engineering projects in the Netherlands.
In this role, you will play an active part in developing and improving standards, processes, and training programs for Civil 3D and BIM, supporting innovative water infrastructure projects.
YOUR IMPACT
In this role, you support tender and project teams in the design, modelling, and optimization of civil engineering solutions. You work closely with engineers, designers, and specialists in the Netherlands and abroad to deliver high-quality and reliable designs.
Your responsibilities include
- Creating high-quality 3D models, designs, and technical drawings.
- Working with surfaces, corridors, profiles, grading, sections, and Subassembly Composer in Civil 3D, ensuring compliance with NLCS standards for dike and flood defense projects.
- Developing, improving, and maintaining standards, templates, and workflows within Civil 3D.
- Acting as a subject matter expert and actively contributing to knowledge development and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the quality, consistency, and integrity of design data.
- Supporting project teams in resolving complex technical challenges.
You will become part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and modellers within an international project environment. From Rotterdam, you will work on challenging dyke reinforcement projects. You will support the product line Infra Land.
Within the team, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing are central. You will have plenty of opportunities to take initiative, support colleagues, and contribute to the further digitalization of our design and engineering processes.
About You
You are a technically strong professional who is not afraid to tackle complex design challenges and who contributes to both project results and the development of colleagues through a proactive, independent, and solution-oriented approach.
In addition, you bring
- A completed Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
- Approximately 7 years of relevant work experience as a Civil 3D Engineer, Civil Designer, or in a similar role, with demonstrated experience using Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Experience in setting up models, corridors, surfaces, profiles, grading, and other Civil 3D functionalities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to guide and coach colleagues.
- Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written, as well as a good command of the English language.
- Experience in hydraulic engineering, maritime, or infrastructure projects is a strong advantage.
This is your opportunity to make a visible contribution to projects that support the energy transition while developing your career in an international environment. What do we offer you
- A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
- Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.45 per day).
- 32 holidays, of which a maximum of 7 are collective.
- Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results.
- Attractive pension scheme.
- Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package).
- Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via GoodHabitz.
- Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association.
- Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling and motorcycling.
Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Vimeo and Facebook!
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.