About us

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014 we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called “Agapian spirit”, which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning.

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more!

The position

As a Design Engineer at agap2, you take on the challenge within an international environment with a local focus. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects over the years, based on your experience and interests. Projects within industries such as Banking, Fintech, Telco, Retail, Sports, and Healthcare.

While working at Agap2, you are expected to share your knowledge while also having the opportunity to learn new technologies. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to personal development. Our talent management program is tailor-made to give you the opportunity to develop and grow in your career, the way you envision it. Because we work with various customers, you are also expected to be able to adapt to different environments.

Key Responsibilities

• You will act as a discipline expert supporting multiple core activities within the Group Technical Standard and Assurance organization.
• You are responsible for maintaining SBM’s technical excellence by supporting projects at every phase — from feasibility through decommissioning — while helping define and enforce technical standards. You contribute to layout and weight control strategies, attend key project reviews, and support innovation and standard product development across SBM's global fleet.
• Support the development and maintenance of Group Technical Standards and Guidelines for the Plant Layout discipline.
• Ensure technical compliance and integrity by participating in major project design reviews, ergonomics reviews, weight reviews, HAZIDs, and audits.
• Support tender activities by preparing conceptual plot plans, weight assessments, and framing technical proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams during the Concept/Framing phases to deliver optimized layouts and preliminary weight estimations.
• Post-handover, provide data analytics related to layout and weight to support project execution.
• Define and monitor KPIs for plant layout, weight control, and bulk quantities across projects.
• Collect, analyze, and implement lessons learned and feedback from the operational fleet for continuous improvement.
• Provide expert support on vendor and subcontractor qualification processes related to layout expertise.

What you bring to the position

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in plant layout, piping design, material handling, and human factor ergonomics for Oil & Gas topside facilities.
• Experience with FLNG, Semi-Submersible, and renewable projects is a plus.
• Proven track record in EPCIO project execution and full unit life cycle understanding.
• Mooring, Marine, or Naval design knowledge is an advantage.
• AVEVA PDMS/E3D design software
• NAVISWORKS for design review and management

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a hybrid mode.
• Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun? Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities, we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hours drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2 we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!