Boskalis is participating in ITB Titian Karier Terpadu in October 2026! Visit us at booth SW4, in front of the stage, on 26 and 27 October to explore career opportunities with us.
We’re recruiting for a range of roles, and we’re putting the spotlight on our CAD Engineer opportunities at junior, mid-level and senior levels. Read on to learn more about these positions and other opportunities at Boskalis.
Company Description
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world driven by population growth, rising global trade, demand for (new) energy, and climate change, we challenge you to make your mark by finding innovative, relevant solutions for complex infrastructure and marine projects.
In this role, you will work in the dredging division. Dredging is one of our core activities, and Boskalis is known for projects like land reclamation for Manila International Airport, Pulau Tekong (Singapore’s first polder), the expansion of the Suez Canal, and the creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden in the Netherlands. Boskalis has protected coastlines, reclaimed land and developed infrastructure for over 100 years. That’s a lot of ingenuity, talent and commitment. When we bring all of this together, we become more than the sum of our parts and can seize opportunities others miss. This is how we collaborate and make the difference together. In our lives, in our work and in the lives of people across the world.
Make your mark as a CAD Engineer at Boskalis, where your work helps shape real projects.
What you model today could be built tomorrow. As a CAD Engineer, you do more than turn designs into 3D models. You actively contribute to how complex dredging, marine and infrastructure projects are built, using your technical insight to develop innovative solutions, identify potential issues and challenge assumptions when needed. Based in Abu Dhabi, you’ll play a key role in international projects worth hundreds of millions of euros. Projects such as the Manila International Airport, the Duqm offloading jetty in Oman, and the Suez Canal.
Your qualities and experience
You can move ahead as a CAD Engineer at Boskalis if you have:
• A bachelor's degree or relevant background in civil engineering, surveying or a similar field.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D with Subassembly Composer and Navisworks and of CAD-BIM standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Experience in maritime or dredging projects is valuable.
• A proactive and communicative approach and a good command of English.
• A willingness to travel regularly within Europe, the Middle East and the Far East when needed.
• Developing 3D designs and reviewing 3D models using software and other tools, and coordinating these models for practical implementation.
• Reviewing drawing specifications, referencing designs and other project information to determine what needs to be modelled at each construction phase.
• Identifying interfaces, risks and opportunities in the project model and contributing to practical, constructible solutions.
• Advising and supporting design and project teams on technical questions, sharing your ideas and challenging assumptions when something does not appear safe, practical or achievable.
• Working closely with colleagues across disciplines and around the world, while continuing to develop your technical expertise and knowledge.
Other opportunities at Boskalis
In addition to our CAD Engineering opportunities, we are recruiting for:
• Junior Project Engineers
• Surveyors
• Operational Traineeships
• Fleet Traineeships
• Various IT roles