Lead Sales Engineer - WTG Services
Semco Maritime
Company Overview
Semco Maritime A/S
Esbjerg, Denmark
1888
Approximately 1,300 employees and a revenue of $296.6 million in 2023 (source: zoominfo.com).
What They Do
Semco Maritime focuses on engineering, construction, and services in both conventional energy, including oil and gas, as well as renewable energy, particularly offshore wind. The company offers specialized solutions such as wind farms, fire suppression systems, telecommunications/IT, and mobilization services. Additionally, they provide engineering studies, projects, installation/commissioning, as well as maintenance and decommissioning of offshore assets, making them a versatile player in the energy sector (source: europeanjobdays.eu). Semco Maritime serves global energy markets and has a geographical presence in Denmark, the UK, Norway, Vietnam, Singapore, Montenegro, West Africa, and the North Sea (source: cbinsights.com). Their products and components support offshore assets, including electrical installations and valve maintenance, and they utilize a portable concept called "shipyard in a box" for flexible setups at customer locations (source: zoominfo.com).
Projects & References
Semco Maritime has completed a number of notable projects, including upgrades of drilling rigs and offshore work in Denmark, Norway, the UK, Singapore, Montenegro, and West Africa over the past 30 years. Among the ongoing major projects is the Mayflower Wind project in the USA, which commenced in January 2020 and is the company's largest order to date (source: semcomaritime.com). The company has also secured important contracts with clients such as TotalEnergies, including a 5-year contract for labor and construction services on Danish North Sea installations (source: zoominfo.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Semco Maritime has secured a 5-year contract with TotalEnergies for Danish North Sea installations, which took effect in November 2022 (source: zoominfo.com). On April 12, 2023, they entered into a strategic partnership with BlueNord ASA, supporting a license application for the Elly-Luke gas field in the Danish North Sea (source: zoominfo.com). Furthermore, David C. Hutchinson was appointed as CEO and UK Country Head for Semco Maritime Ltd. on October 13, 2022, based in Aberdeen to drive growth in the UK (source: zoominfo.com).
Working There
Semco Maritime offers a wide range of roles in project management, engineering, design, construction, service, and maintenance. They have recently advertised positions in the UK, including Service Coordinator and Senior Planning Engineer, indicating active recruitment in Grimsby as well as likely in Esbjerg and Aberdeen (source: europeanjobdays.eu). The company culture emphasizes a cohesive team of highly skilled individuals working in a non-hierarchical environment, providing employees with freedom and responsibility (source: europeanjobdays.eu). Specific benefits are not documented in the available sources.
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Job Description
Are you a technically strong commercial profile who thrives at the intersection of sales, engineering, and operations? Do you enjoy turning complex technical scopes and engineering services into competitive, well-structured tenders and concepts that create real value for customers? Then you might be our new technical Lead Sales Engineer for Wind Turbine Generator Services in the Renewable Service department at Semco Maritime.
Your position
As our new Lead Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and driving the tendering and concept activities within Service Technology. You will act as the crucial link between the Sales & Tender teams and the Service Technology organization, ensuring that technical, commercial, and operational aspects are aligned from early tender phase to final submission.
You will be deeply involved in understanding customer requirements, developing tailored technical service concepts, and translating technical solutions into competitive cost calculations and high-quality tender documentation.
At Semco Maritime, safety is a core value, and in this role, you will contribute to maintaining and strengthening a strong safety culture while delivering pragmatic and innovative service solutions that support the global energy transition.
We offer you a seat in one of our offices either at our headquarters in Esbjerg (Denmark) or in our German offices in Hamburg or Emden, where you will be close to our service execution.
The position is full-time, and travel can be expected 30 to 40 days per year.
"In our service business, the best solutions are created where technical insight meets commercial understanding and operational reality. In this role, you will be central in shaping strong, executable technical and service solutions that create real value for our customers." - Lars Ole Kjaervad, Director, Service Technology.
Your tasks & responsibilities
As technical Lead Sales Engineer, your primary responsibility is to support and lead the technical sales and tendering process within Service Technology.
Your key tasks will include:
- Acting as the technical interface between Sales & Tender teams, and Service Technology
- Reviewing and interpreting technical scopes, specifications, and contractual requirements in tenders
- Supporting and coordinating the tendering process from early-phase clarification to final submission
- Developing service and modification concepts tailored to client needs and technical capabilities
- Preparing cost calculations and supporting pricing strategies in close collaboration with operations and sales team
- Reviewing and contributing to tender documentation to ensure technical accuracy and alignment
- Gathering inputs from Service Technology and ensuring internal alignment on scope, risks, and execution strategy
- Supporting continuous improvement of tender processes and technical service concepts
Your profile & qualifications
This role is ideal for someone who combines technical understanding with commercial thinking and enjoys working hands-on with complex tenders and service solutions.
The role provides a unique opportunity to influence how Semco Maritime develops and delivers service solutions for offshore energy assets, working closely with both operational teams and customers.
To succeed in this role, you likely have:
- A technical education (e.g. engineer, marine, mechanical, electrical) or equivalent experience
- Experience from technical sales, tendering, service engineering, or project execution within offshore or energy industries
- Strong understanding of technical scopes and the ability to translate them into commercial offerings
- Experience with cost estimation and tender documentation
- Strong communication skills in English (German is an advantage)
- A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
- The ability to collaborate across departments and balance technical depth with commercial focus
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About the role
May 1, 2026
Full time
Company
- Emden, Germany
- Esbjerg, Denmark
- Hamburg, Germany
Experience in technical sales, tendering, or service engineering within offshore or energy industries
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