Fleet Energy Efficiency Projects - Superintendent

Dfds A/S; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DFDS A/S seeks a Superintendent in Copenhagen to lead energy efficiency initiatives across the fleet. You will drive shore power projects and coordinate with seafarers, Class, and Flag authorities for successful dockings and in-service work.

The role requires strong project management, technical marine expertise, and the ability to travel 60–90 days per year while working on-site at the Copenhagen office. Collaboration and proactive problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Marine Engineer, Dual Officer, or Naval Architect with relevant maritime qualifications.
• Experience or strong interest in energy efficiency, fuel-saving tech, decarbonisation, and ship performance monitoring.
• Ability to lead across cultures and work within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise energy efficiency ideas.
• Perform project management from idea to installation, commissioning and handover to vessels.
• On-site technical supervision during installation, planning and execution during dockings or in service.
• Document and archive project data.
• Manage financial planning and execution with close follow-up on projects.
• Develop and implement more efficient operational and technical methods.
• Evaluate existing projects for fleet-wide feasibility.
• Analyse capital expenditures and project designs to implement efficiency.

Skills

Marine Engineer

Dual Officer

Naval Architect

Energy Efficiency

Decarbonisation

Project Management

Cross‑cultural collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Marine Engineer / Dual Officer / Naval Architect degree

Tools

Ship performance monitoring

IT skills

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help to shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest member of our team, Fleet Energy Efficiency Projects, as Superintendent, based at our Copenhagen office.

About The Role

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

As Superintendent, you will drive energy efficiency projects and execute shore power projects throughout the DFDS fleet of ~60 vessels. You will perform efficient and effective project management, continuous improvements, and standardisation across the fleet to reduce excess energy use and support the journey towards 2030 and further to net‑zero in 2050.

This role is based full-time at our Copenhagen office. Being on-site here matters: you'll be working closely day-to-day with the wider Fleet Energy Efficiency Projects team and cross‑functional partners across the organisation, and that close collaboration is a core part of how the role delivers results. Alongside this, the position involves a high level of interaction with our seafarers and many other partners in the shipping business, including Class and Flag, so you should expect regular travel (see below). We're looking for a proactive and passionate Superintendent who is thorough, efficient, and able to execute both at the desk and in the field, someone who enjoys travel, communicates well, and is equally comfortable working as part of a team and independently on their own tasks.

In addition, your key responsibilities will include:

• Identify and prioritise energy efficiency ideas.
• Perform efficient and effective project management from idea to installation, commissioning, and handover to the vessel.
• Carry out on‑site technical supervision during project installation through planning and timely execution during scheduled dockings or in service.
• Documentation and archiving of relevant project data.
• Financial planning and execution, including close follow‑up on projects.
• Continue to analyse and develop operational and technical methods and find efficient alternatives.
• Evaluate existing projects and analyse if any of these would be feasible across the remaining fleet.
• Analyse capital expenditures and project designs to find and implement efficient projects.

Fleet Energy Efficiency Projects

The department is a relatively new department, part of Fleet Resilience and Technology (the former Technical Organisation). Fleet Energy Efficiency Projects is responsible for specific energy‑saving projects that support the decarbonisation journey towards 2030 and further to 2050.

About You

We believe the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills, and strong characters bring out the best in all of us.

The ideal candidate will excel in project management and possess extensive technical knowledge in the marine segment. Most importantly, you should have strong social and behavioural skills to effectively interact with diverse cultures and a high motivation for driving continuous improvements by maintaining a clear focus on setting and achieving targets.

We expect the following:

• Marine Engineer, Dual Officer, or Naval Architect.
• Technical experience, knowledge, and high interest in Energy Efficiency, fuel‑saving technologies, Alternative fuels, Ship performance monitoring, and Decarbonisation.
• Strong analytic mind with both a theoretical and practical approach.
• Willingness to work in a complex organisational setup, across countries and cultures.
• Ability to engage and lead in a cross‑functional team of experts across various projects.
• Not scared of engaging and taking difficult decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Proficient IT skills.
• English language proficiency, both written and spoken, at negotiation level.
• Able to be based in Copenhagen and work on‑site, with travel of 60–90 days yearly, which can include longer periods during dockings, repairs, or in‑service work.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

At DFDS, we prioritise training and promote a culture of continuous professional and personal development. You'll join a team of skilled colleagues dedicated to excellence in an organisation known for accountability, respect, and enthusiasm. This role is based at our Copenhagen office - this is a firm requirement of the position, given the close, ongoing collaboration it involves with the local team and cross‑functional partners.

About DFDS

DFDS operates approximately 60 RoRo cargo and passenger vessels across several flags in Europe and the Mediterranean. DFDS runs a differentiated operational model, focusing on serving our Business Units to deliver safe and efficient operation of our fleet. This model supports scheduled services, enabling us to execute approximately 35,000 departures yearly.