CSMART is looking for a motivated Junior Engineer to join our Maritime Simulation Studies Team. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or junior professional with an academic background in coastal /ocean/civil engineering, hydrodynamics, or a closely related technical discipline.
You will help prepare and deliver cruise ship maneuvring simulations, mooring analyses and hydrodynamic studies for the Carnival Corporation fleet. Working alongside experienced engineers and specialists, you will build foundational expertise in the following areas:
- Maritime Simulator Operations
- Static and dynamic Mooring Analysis
- Hydrodynamic Flow Modelling
We are not looking for a fully developed specialist. We are looking for someone with sound engineering fundamentals from a relevant technical study background, strong analytical potential, curiosity, and a growth mindset, who is eager to develop expertise across multiple simulation disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare simulator exercises and operate Wartsila simulator software and data collection tools
- Prepare berth, vessel, and wave models for static and dynamic mooring analyses with Tension Technology International Optimoor and DHI MIKE Ports and Maritime software suites
- Conduct static and dynamic mooring analyses for Cruise ship Captains and Marine Pilots during simulation studies, and prepare technical reports afterwards
- Prepare 2d and 3d hydrodynamic flow models with DHI MIKE software suite, including the development of tidal current atlases
- Perform analysis and interpretation of metocean data, including tides, currents, and waves
Requirements & Experience
- Recent graduate or junior professional (MSc) with up to two years of relevant experience in coastal /ocean/civil engineering, hydrodynamics, or a closely related technical discipline
- Internship, research, or graduate project experience involving mooring analysis, numerical modelling, hydrodynamics, or coastal/ocean engineering is considered an advantage
Skills & Competencies
- Growth mindset, curiosity, and genuine eagerness to learn new disciplines and develop professionally within the simulation studies team
- Experience with Tension Technology International Optimoor software, DHI Ports and Maritime software suite, or similar engineering and analytical software is desirable
- Strong IT and coding literacy, including Python and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Why join CSMART?
At CSMART, you will work with advanced maritime simulation and engineering technologies and contribute to studies that support the operations of the Carnival Corporation fleet. You will learn across several civil, coastal and ocean engineering disciplines, collaborate with experienced specialists in an international and inclusive environment, and develop your career as your professional skills and competencies grow.
Interested in joining us? We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application (motivation letter and CV) by 5 October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy may close earlier if we receive a strong pool of candidates.
Our selection process consists of two online interviews, followed by an in-person interview and assessment.
As this is a junior position based in the Netherlands, applicants must meet the applicable visa and right-to-work requirements. For more information on the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme, please visit the IND website.
Skills Required
- MSc or equivalent recent graduate qualification in coastal, ocean, civil engineering, hydrodynamics, or a closely related technical discipline
- Up to two years of relevant experience
- Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical potential
- Strong IT and coding literacy, including Python and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Experience with Tension Technology International Optimoor, DHI Ports and Maritime software, or similar engineering and analytical software
- Internship, research, or graduate project experience involving mooring analysis, numerical modelling, hydrodynamics, or coastal/ocean engineering
Carnival Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Travel perks such as complimentary standby and discounted confirmed cruises, along with wellness resources and an on‑site gym in Miami, add distinctive lifestyle value to the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage combined with mental‑health/EAP resources and wellness programs provide comprehensive health support for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. corporate postings outline structured vacation, sick time, and company holidays, indicating clear and predictable time‑off provisions.
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What We Do
Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises (Australia) in Australia. These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. We also own a tour company that complements our cruise operations: Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Combined, our vacation companies attract 10 million guests annually.
