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Senior Marine Engineer

Maersk
Copenhagen, Denmarkfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jan 2026

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned maritime professional to provide operational input into the design and construction of next-generation vessels. This role is pivotal in shaping the long-term reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency of our fleet, with direct influence over vessel lifecycle performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep familiarity with Maersk vessel design philosophy, a sharp understanding of market trends, and the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Phase (Copenhagen):'
  • Collaborate with naval architecture, electrical, and machinery specialists to integrate operational insights into vessel specifications.
  • Review and refine building specifications and general arrangement plans.
  • Participate in plan approval processes, ensuring alignment with operational best practices.
  • Evaluate design proposals for safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Construction Phase (South Korea):
  • Act as operational liaison at the shipyard, overseeing build execution and ensuring design intent is preserved.
  • Provide on-site feedback to ensure operational practicality and long-term maintainability.
  • Support commissioning and early-stage testing with a focus on operational readiness.
  • Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement for future newbuilds.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in vessel operations
  • Strong knowledge of Maersk design standards and operational philosophy.
  • Familiarity with IMO, EU, and class regulations affecting vessel design and operation.
  • Ability to synthesize operational needs into technical specifications.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to relocate for extended periods (Copenhagen and South Korea).

Impact:

This role offers a rare opportunity to leave a lasting operational imprint on the next generation of vessels. Your input will directly influence performance, safety, and cost-efficiency across the fleet for decades to come.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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