Project Engineer, Catering Modernization Projects

ALMACO Group; Turku; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALMACO Group in Finland/France/Italy is seeking a Project Engineer – Modernization to lead catering modernization projects in the cruise and shipbuilding industry. You will drive design, planning, and technical execution from intake through delivery, installation, and warranty, ensuring compliance with ALMACO standards.

The role requires strong CAD skills, ability to read drawings, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in shipbuilding with catering exposure.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong 2D CAD skills and knowledge of 3D modelling.
• Experience in project engineering, design coordination or technical planning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to engineering and design activities in catering modernization projects.
• Plan engineering schedules, task breakdowns and resource plans; support cost calculations.
• Coordinate the design team and review technical drawings with stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, compliance and reporting of progress and risks.
• Collaborate across Project Managers, Designers, Procurement, Production and Installation; travel for on-site support as needed.

Skills

technical drawings interpretation

2D CAD

3D modelling

engineering coordination

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree in shipbuilding

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.