Marine Electrical & Automation Engineer – Global Fleet

A.P. Moller - Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk, based at our Copenhagen headquarters, seeks a Senior Marine Electrical Engineer to drive electrical and automation scope across major vessel projects for a global fleet. You will lead design reviews, coordinate with shipyards and regulators, and ensure safety and compliance.

You will contribute to newbuilds, retrofits and technology initiatives, traveling internationally ~20–40 days per year while driving continuous improvement in vessel design and operational performance.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Significant experience from shipbuilding, ship management, marine engineering, or technical fleet support.
• Strong knowledge of marine power generation and distribution, automation, navigation, communication, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical and automation scope for assigned projects from concept development to handover.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards and internal requirements.
• Lead design reviews and plan approvals with shipyards, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve electrical system designs, load balance calculations, protection concepts, automation systems and equipment selections.
• Coordinate with Classification Societies and Flag Administrations to secure approvals and compliance.
• Support project execution through inspections, FATs, commissioning, sea trials and follow-up.

Skills

Electrical systems

Power distribution

Automation systems

Marine experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Marine Engineering

Job description

Maersk, based at our Copenhagen headquarters, seeks a Senior Marine Electrical Engineer to drive electrical and automation scope across major vessel projects for a global fleet. You will lead design reviews, coordinate with shipyards and regulators, and ensure safety and compliance.

You will contribute to newbuilds, retrofits and technology initiatives, traveling internationally ~20–40 days per year while driving continuous improvement in vessel design and operational performance.