Senior Marine Engineer: Shape the Next-Gen Methane Fleet

APM Terminals; København; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to influence the design, construction, and lifecycle performance of next-generation vessels. The role combines operational input with vessel design philosophy to ensure reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency across the fleet.

You will relocate for extended periods between Copenhagen and shipyard sites in South Korea and China, contributing to plan approvals, build oversight, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vessel operations.
• Strong knowledge of Maersk design philosophy and standards.
• Familiarity with IMO, EU, and class regulations affecting vessel design and operation.
• Ability to translate operational needs into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with naval architecture, electrical, and machinery specialists to integrate operational insights into vessel specifications.
• Review and refine building specifications and general arrangement plans.
• Participate in plan approval processes, ensuring alignment with operational best practices.
• Evaluate design proposals for safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as operational liaison at the shipyard, overseeing build execution and ensuring design intent is preserved.
• Provide on-site feedback to ensure operational practicality and long-term maintainability.
• Support commissioning and early-stage testing with a focus on operational readiness.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement for future newbuilds.

Skills

Vessel operations

Maersk standards

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical specifications

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to influence the design, construction, and lifecycle performance of next-generation vessels. The role combines operational input with vessel design philosophy to ensure reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency across the fleet.

You will relocate for extended periods between Copenhagen and shipyard sites in South Korea and China, contributing to plan approvals, build oversight, and commissioning activities.