Project Engineer

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

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? Then we would like to hear from you! Please apply through our career's portal. We process applications on an ongoing basis.

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

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

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.