Sr. Electrical and Automation Engineer

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

Lead Electrical & Automation scope of major vessel projects across the fleet, including newbuilding, retrofit, upgrade and technology development initiatives. Act as technical authority for assigned systems and ensure solutions are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with Maersk standards while driving innovation and continuous improvement across vessel designs 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 projects and 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

A strong technical foundation. Able to challenge shipyards, suppliers and designers while maintaining constructive relationships and project momentum. Demonstrates sound engineering acumen , commercial awareness and a structured approach to problem solving. Understands the full vessel lifecycle and can balance safety, performance, operability, maintainability and cost. Works effectively across disciplines and drives alignment between stakeholders through efficient communication .

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering or similar.

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 and sea trials and/or retrofit implementation .

Ability to manage suppliers , contractors and engineering partners.

Willingness to travel internationally. Expecting 2 0 -40 days per year.

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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