Project Engineer

Wärtsilä; Stord; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Stord, Norway, is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and deliver control systems for electric and hybrid marine solutions.

You will work on SCADA/PLC programming, data networks and cyber security, and document deliveries while collaborating in an international team. This permanent role offers mentoring, a chance to grow across hardware and software platforms, and travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical power or related field; relevant experience as operator/ship's electrician can count.
• Interest in PC’s, data networks and programming.
• Ability to work systematically with high quality in mind, with good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Control and safety systems engineering.
• Programming of SCADA/PLC systems
• Data networks and cyber security
• Configuration and testing of computers, PLCs and data network in our lab
• Documentation of our deliveries
• Teamwork in an international environment
• Responsibility for own customer projects

Skills

Data networks

Programming

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical power

Tools

SCADA/PLC programming tools

Job description

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Are you our new employee?

Within Ship Electrification Solutions (SES) we are a world leading total supplier of electric and hybrid solutions for the marine industry. Our products range from Shaft Generators, Electric Propulsion Systems to Hybrid Solutions.

We are planning to strengthen our energetic, ambitious, and enthusiastic control systems team with more employees.

As a Project Engineer you will develop and deliver control systems to a variety of highly innovative integrated electrical system, including battery hybrid, dual fuel engines, and full electric solutions to both the newbuild ships and retrofit upgrades. As part of the training on different hardware and software platforms, we practice mentoring for new employees. You will have a dedicated mentor from our team until you gain a curtain level of knowledge to be able to work more independent.

This is permanent position for the SES team located in Stord, Norway.

Your main focus in this position will be:

• Control and safety systems engineering.
• Programming of SCADA/PLC systems
• Data networks and cyber security
• Configuration and testing of computers, PLC’s and data network in our lab
• Documentation of our deliveries.
• Teamwork in an international environment
• Responsibility for own customer projects

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Preferably you hold a bachelor's degree within electrical power or you're an automatic operator/ship's electrician with relevant experience
• Interest in PC’s, data network and programming
• Ability to work systematically with high quality in mind
• Good language skills in both spoken and written English
• Language skills in Norwegian is a benefit, but not required
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonization of marine and energy!

Last application date: 29/09/2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

For further questions please reach out to Ronny Onarheim – Manager in Energy & Power Mgmt Systems through [e-mail] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).