AI Solutions Engineer

• To work on our in-house solutions for logistics simulation and optimization, which are used to optimize our tenders and projects across multiple business domains in our Offshore Energy and Dredging & Inland Infra divisions.
• Work with diverse stakeholders, domain experts, business managers, data engineers, AI/ML engineers, IT, crew, to understand our processes and translate them into fit-for-purpose AI solutions. Think about agentic systems, LLM code assistants, and anomaly detection algorithms.
• Stay updated and implement the latest technologies, methodologies, and best practices in data and AI.

• Take ownership of the quality, accuracy, and reliability of datasets and Python applications used for AI deployments.
• Ensure alignment, progress, and understanding of standard data/software quality practices through effective communication and application of tools like pre-commit-hooks, Python project management en dependencies tool (uv), ruff, and GitHub Actions.
• Independently design, develop and manage scalable AI applications based on business requirements.

• An MSc degree in engineering (maritime, hydraulic, offshore), mathematics, computer or data science.
• Hands-on experience in the maritime industry in a tender or project engineering role is a pre, for example with modelling and simulation.
• Hands-on experience and/or certifications in Python software development and ecosystem, such as object-oriented programming, software design principles, testing and debugging, version control (Git), performance optimization, API development, and working with data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience and/or certifications using Databricks, Azure, Azure AI Foundry for handling (un)structured data, LLM utilization, data processing, exploration, and AI development.
• Experience with cloud, infrastructure as code, and edge computing/IoT are a bonus.
• A good command of written and spoken English.

• Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to independently interact with end-users.
• A mindset geared towards continuous learning and curiosity for tackling new challenges.
• Ability to handle feedback and reset your course if needed.

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract), a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance
• Career development: We have a professional career development track for AI roles. Develop yourself with (online) courses at our Boskalis academy, both on personal and professional AI development.
• The Boskalis Campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports fields, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

• Your team: Join the Corporate AI department, a young and diverse group of 22 AI engineers, AI Delivery leads, AI Data engineers, and change coordinators.
• Where you will work: For office-based roles, depending on your preference and project stage, you work partly at home and partly in the office in Papendrecht in an attractive working environment.
• Full/part-time job: Depending on what you prefer the position is full-time (40) or part-time (32 hours a week)
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

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