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Est. Monthly
Estimated €8,102
Posted August 14, 2026 · 0 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Deadline November 30, 2026

Freelance Design Engineer

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Onsite · Engineering
Contract · Mid-Level
English
No People Management
No degree required
5 years experience
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Salary Context: Freelance Design Engineer

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Amsterdam, Netherlands"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 91% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,667–€13,890). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 5 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Freelance Design Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Amsterdam, Netherlands€1,667/per month€8,102/per month€13,890/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level)€675/per month€675/per month€675/per month
About the role

Freelance Design Engineer · On-site\n\nFreelance Design Engineer | Offshore Wind | Netherlands\nWe're supporting a major offshore wind project in the Netherlands and are looking for an experienced Freelance Design Engineer to join the engineering team. 4-2 rotation\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop and review engineering designs for offshore wind infrastructure.\nProduce calculations, technical drawings, and design documentation.\nEnsure compliance with DNV, Eurocodes, and project requirements.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders.\nProvide technical support through design, fabrication, and installation phases.\nRequirements:\nDegree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Offshore Engineering.\n5+ years' engineering design experience within offshore wind, offshore energy, or marine projects.\nStrong knowledge of offshore structures and relevant industry standards.\nExperience with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Tekla, STAAD, SACS, ANSYS, or similar.\nFluent English communication skills.\nNetherlands (Hybrid)\nInitial 12-month contract with extension potential\nCompetitive day rate\nIf you're interested in contributing to a high-profile renewable energy project, please apply with your latest CV.\n\n\n g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review engineering designs for offshore wind infrastructure
  • Produce calculations, technical drawings, and design documentation
  • Ensure compliance with DNV, Eurocodes, and project requirements
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Provide technical support through design, fabrication, and installation phases

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Offshore Engineering
  • 5+ years' engineering design experience within offshore wind, offshore energy, or marine projects
  • Strong knowledge of offshore structures and relevant industry standards
  • Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Tekla, STAAD, SACS, ANSYS, or similar
  • Fluent English communication skills

Skills & Technologies

AutoCADTeklaSTAADSACSANSYS

Education Level

No degree required
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