Maritime Electrical & Automation Lead for Vessel Projects

Damco Spain SL; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Lead Electrical & Automation engineer for major vessel projects, covering newbuilds, retrofits and tech development. You will be the technical authority for electrical and automation systems, ensuring safe, compliant and high-performance solutions.

You will own the scope from concept through handover, review designs, coordinate with yards and suppliers, and support FATs, commissioning and sea trials with international travel (20–40 days/year).

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering (or similar) is required.
• Significant shipbuilding/ship management/marine engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of marine power generation and distribution, automation, navigation, communication and safety systems.
• Experience with design reviews, plan approval, FATs, commissioning and sea trials and/or retrofit implementation.
• Ability to manage suppliers, contractors and engineering partners.
• Willingness to travel internationally (20–40 days per year).
• Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and supports adjustments during application.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical and automation scope for assigned projects from concept to handover.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards and internal requirements.
• Lead design reviews, plan approvals and technical clarifications with yards, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve electrical system designs, load balance, protection concepts, automation systems and equipment selections.
• Coordinate with Classification Societies and Flag Administrations for approvals and compliance.
• Support project execution through inspections, FATs, commissioning, sea trials and follow-up.
• Resolve technical issues and drive decisions to maintain schedule, quality, and cost targets.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across projects and vessel classes.
• Support evaluation and implementation of new technologies related to electrification, automation, digitalisation, energy management and decarbonisation.
• Contribute to future vessel concepts and fleet development by proposing new ideas.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Marine Engineering

Automation systems

Power distribution

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Lead Electrical & Automation engineer for major vessel projects, covering newbuilds, retrofits and tech development. You will be the technical authority for electrical and automation systems, ensuring safe, compliant and high-performance solutions.

You will own the scope from concept through handover, review designs, coordinate with yards and suppliers, and support FATs, commissioning and sea trials with international travel (20–40 days/year).