Senior Marine Electrical Engineer

Damco Spain SL; København; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Senior Marine Electrical Engineer to join our Copenhagen headquarters. You will own electrical and automation scopes for major vessel projects, including newbuildings, retrofits, upgrades, and technology development.

You will act as a technical authority, ensuring safe, compliant, and innovative solutions across the fleet. The role requires a strong technical foundation, the ability to challenge shipyards and suppliers, and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in shipbuilding or marine engineering.
• Knowledge of marine power generation and distribution, automation, safety systems.
• Experience with design reviews, FATs, commissioning, sea trials.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical and automation scope for assigned projects from concept through design, implementation and handover.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards and internal requirements.
• Lead design reviews, plan approval activities and technical clarifications 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 for approvals and compliance.
• Support project execution through inspections, FATs, commissioning, sea trials and operational follow-up.
• Resolve technical issues and drive decisions to maintain schedule, quality, performance and cost targets.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across projects and vessel classes.
• Support evaluation and implementation of technologies related to electrification, automation, digitalisation, energy management and decarbonisation.
• Identify opportunities and bring new ideas into vessel design and operation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Marine Engineering

Automation systems

Design review

Supplier management

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical/Marine Engineering degree

Job description

Maersk is a global leader in integratedlogisticsandhavebeenindustry pioneersfor over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuouslearningand we work hard to ensure that the people in ourorganisationreflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over100,000 employeesacross 130 countries,we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we develop future vessel concepts and apply new technologies across a global fleet.

About the role

Based at our headquarters in the heart of Copenhagen, you'll contribute to the technologies that power one of the world's largest container fleets and support the future of safe, efficient, and sustainable shipping.

As our next Senior Marine Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering major vessel projects across Maersk's global fleet, including newbuildings , retrofits, upgrades, and technology development initiatives. Acting as a technical authority within your area of expertise, you'll help ensure solutions are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with Maersk standards while driving innovation and continuous improvement across vessel design and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the electrical and automation scope for assigned projects from concept development and specification through design, implementation and handover.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards and internal requirements.
• Lead design reviews, plan approval activities and technical clarifications with shipyards, suppliers, engineering partners 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 operational follow-up as relevant.
• Resolve technical issues and drive decisions to maintain schedule, quality, performance and cost targets.
• Capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement across projectsand vessel classes.
• Support evaluation, development and implementation of new technologies related to electrification, automation, digitalisation, energy management and decarbonisation.
• Contribute to future vessel concepts and fleet development by identifying opportunities, challenging established solutions and bringing new ideas into vessel design and operation

What We’re Looking For

We expect our next team member to bring a strong technical foundation, combined with the confidence to challenge shipyards, suppliers, and designers while maintaining constructive relationships and project momentum. A combination of sound engineering judgement, commercial awareness, and a structured approach to problem solving will be key to navigating complex technical challenges. An understanding of the full vessel lifecycle enables balanced decision-making across safety, performance, operability, maintainability, and cost considerations. The role also requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholders through clear communication and a pragmatic approach to delivery.

You will also bring:

• 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.
• Experience with design review, plan approval, FATs , commissioning, sea trials, and/or retrofit implementation.
• The ability to manage suppliers, contractors, and engineering partners.
• Willingness to travel internationally, typically 20-40 days per year.

Why Join Maersk

At Maersk, you'll be part of a global team shaping the future of shipping and logistics. You'll work on technically complex and meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced colleagues around the world, and see the impact of your work across one of the world's largest fleets.

We offer opportunities to continuously learn, develop your expertise, and build a long-term career in an inclusive, innovative, and internationally connected organisation.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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