Senior Electrical Engineer - Fleet Upgrades & Projects Lead

DEME Group; Zwijndrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DEME Group in Belgium headquarters is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical upgrades, maintenance campaigns and improvement projects across offshore and dredging vessels. You will own projects from preparation through execution, coordinating with vessel crews, suppliers and internal stakeholders in a technically demanding maritime environment.

Master’s degree required; 10 years of maritime/offshore experience; strong knowledge of electrical systems, automation and control;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering within maritime, offshore, industrial, or heavy asset environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, drives, automation, and control systems
• Experience managing technical projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• A hands-on engineer who combines technical depth with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong planning, communication, and organizational skills
• Willing to travel occasionally to vessels, shipyards, suppliers, or project locations worldwide

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and execution of electrical maintenance, repair, retrofit, and improvement projects across our fleet of offshore and dredging vessels
• Develop technical solutions, work methods, budgets, resource plans, and safety documentation for electrical works on vessels
• Manage electrical projects from concept to implementation, ensuring quality, budget, and planning objectives are achieved
• Coordinate with vessel crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Analyze recurring electrical failures and identify opportunities to improve the performance and reliability of vessel systems
• Support procurement activities by providing technical expertise during supplier selection and contract negotiations
• Conduct technical assessments and site visits on board vessels to evaluate electrical systems and define project scopes
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, automation, reliability, and operational specialists
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and innovations relevant to modern offshore and dredging vessels

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Maintenance & retrofit

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

DEME Group in Belgium headquarters is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical upgrades, maintenance campaigns and improvement projects across offshore and dredging vessels. You will own projects from preparation through execution, coordinating with vessel crews, suppliers and internal stakeholders in a technically demanding maritime environment.

Master’s degree required; 10 years of maritime/offshore experience; strong knowledge of electrical systems, automation and control;