Project Engineer, Catering Modernization Projects

ALMACO Group; Finland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

International projects

Travel for on-site activities

Job summary

ALMACO Group is seeking a Project Engineer – Modernization to join our offices in Finland, France or Italy. You will lead catering modernization projects for cruise and shipbuilding, driving design and technical solutions from order intake to installation and warranty.

You’ll coordinate engineers, review drawings, and ensure compliance with regulations and ALMACO standards, while collaborating across internal teams and external partners in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and experience in shipbuilding or related field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Solid CAD skills and experience with design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for catering modernization projects.
• Support technical decisions with Project Manager.
• Ensure designs meet contractual, regulatory, and ALMACO standards.
• Coordinate and guide the project design team and stakeholders.
• Prepare schedules, budgets and documentation for reporting.

Skills

Engineering coordination

Reading drawings

2D CAD

3D modelling

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

2D CAD

3D modelling

Job description

We are looking for a Project Engineer – Modernization to join our Finland, France or Italy office and strengthen our catering area modernazation projects. As a Project Engineer, you play a key role in delivering high‑quality technical solutions for catering system modernization projects in the cruise and shipbuilding industry. You will be at the heart of the project lifecycle – from order intake through design, delivery, installation, and warranty – ensuring that engineering solutions meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and ALMACO quality standards. This role suits an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, coordination, and problem‑solving in an international project environment, and who likes to see designs turn into real, installed solutions.

What you’ll be responsible for

Project design & engineering leadership

• Lead and contribute to engineering and design activities in catering modernization projects.
• Support technical decision‑making together with the Project Manager.
• Ensure design solutions comply with contractual requirements, regulations, ISO standards, and ALMACO guidelines.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and quality development.

Planning, estimation & follow‑up

• Prepare and monitor engineering schedules, task breakdowns, and resource plans.
• Support Sales & Estimation with technical input and cost calculations.
• Take responsibility for design estimations and engineering budgets.
• Maintain clear and structured follow‑up documentation for project reporting.

Technical coordination & communication

• Coordinate and guide the daily work of the project design team.
• Review drawings and documentation from customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, proposing corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure smooth technical communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Organize and participate in internal and external technical meetings.

Documentation & compliance

• Ensure all design documentation (drawings, specifications, material lists, manuals) is accurate, up‑to‑date, and compliant.
• Report on design progress, risks, non‑conformities, and customer feedback.

Cross‑functional collaboration & support

• Provide technical support to Project Managers, Designers, Procurement, Production, and Installation teams.
• Support installation activities during dry‑dock phases, including occasional on‑site travel.
• Contribute to process development, standardization, and engineering best practices.

What we’re looking for

Technical background

• Engineering degree and experience in shipbuilding, preferably with exposure to catering areas.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Solid 2D CAD skills and general 3D modelling knowhow.
• Good understanding of engineering coordination and design processes.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Experience in project engineering, design coordination, or technical planning is an advantage.

Ways of working

• Structured and well‑organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solution‑oriented and proactive when facing technical challenges.
• Quality‑driven, with attention to detail in design and documentation.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Collaboration & mindset

• Clear and confident communicator, both technically and cross‑functionally.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative, and supportive of colleagues.
• Open to change, continuous improvement, and learning.

Why join ALMACO?

• A key technical role with real ownership and visibility across projects.
• International projects in the cruise and shipbuilding industry.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across engineering, production, and project management.
• A culture that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Additional information

• Full time and permanent position
• Locations: Finland, France or Italy. Please let us know which location you would be interested in.
• Preferred start date: Negotiable
• Please attach your resume in English
• The application period closes on 18 October. We will review applications and begin interviews after the application deadline.

As a full turnkey provider, we offer newbuilding and modernization of all catering, accommodation and laundry areas, as well as full lifecycle support to owners and shipyards in the marine and offshore industries. We build and serve complete interiors including cabins, superstructures, public spaces, galleys, provision stores, refrigeration machinery and laundry areas. We take pride in managing large-scale turnkey projects, while making it look easy . Our customers can lean back and leave the hassle to us. ALMACO works with owners and builders around the world and has completed over 360 projects in over 70 project locations. We are experts in design, engineering, project management, procurement and construction. Our full turnkey lifecycle support includes everything from refurbishment, modernization, maintenance and crew training to delivery and installation of spare parts and equipment. We help our customers set up and execute comprehensive lifecycle plans. ALMACO was founded in 1998 and has offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore and USA.