Project Engineer Electrical Engineering

FairPlay Engineering; Rotterdam, Den Haag; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer Electrical Engineering to take technical ownership of multi-million-euro shipbuilding projects for luxury river cruise vessels. You will oversee the complete electrical scope from design to commissioning on long-term programs for a world-leading cruise operator.

Join a team delivering innovative maritime electrical solutions with a strong engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer.
• Background in industrial, marine, offshore, or electrical engineering projects.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Experience with maritime electrical systems, automation, navigation systems, power management, or shipbuilding is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complete electrical installations.
• Develop lighting, automation, power distribution, and navigation systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting onboard.
• Act as the main technical point of contact throughout the project.
• Ensure technical quality, planning, and engineering standards.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Project engineering

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary management

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Job description

Are you ready to take technical ownership of multi-million-euro engineering projects and contribute to the next generation of luxury river cruise vessels?

For one of our clients, a leading specialist in electrical engineering solutions for the maritime industry, we are looking for a Project Engineer Electrical Engineering. This is a unique opportunity to work on a long-term shipbuilding program for one of the world's leading cruise operators.

What will you do?

As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the complete electrical scope of large-scale shipbuilding projects, with project values ranging from €4M to €6M per vessel. From engineering and design to commissioning, you will play a key role in delivering technically advanced passenger ships.

• Design and engineer complete electrical installations
• Develop lighting, automation, power distribution, and navigation systems
• Prepare technical documentation and specifications
• Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and production teams
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting onboard
• Act as the main technical point of contact throughout the project
• Ensure technical quality, planning, and engineering standards

What are we looking for?

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer
• Background in industrial, marine, offshore, or electrical engineering projects
• Strong ownership mentality and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to manage multiple technical disciplines within complex projects
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English
• Experience with maritime electrical systems, automation, navigation systems, power management, or shipbuilding is a strong advantage

What do we offer?

• Monthly gross salary between €5,000 and €6,000, depending on experience.
• Long-term international projects within a growing organization
• Opportunity to build and lead your own engineering team in the future
• Work on innovative luxury river cruise vessels for a globally recognized cruise operator
• Informal organization with short communication lines and a strong engineering culture
• Holiday allowance
• Excellent opportunity to grow both technically and professionally