Project Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company and a global leader in the Energy market. For more than 190 years, we've been building what's next, helping our customers and society navigate the transition toward a decarbonized and sustainable future. Every day, Wärtsilians around the world put their hearts and minds into turning our purpose, enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services, into reality.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for forward-thinking talent who want to make an impact while building a long-term future. At Wärtsilä, you can build a career, not just a role, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to work that matters. Join a company with a strong foundation, an exciting future, and a career path built to last. Want to join the ride?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?   

We are looking for a Project Engineer with main responsibility for engineering and delivering project-specific electrical systems and installations for marine applications. The preferred location for this position is Stord, Norway. We offer the possibility of hybrid work. 

Your role and responsibilities   

As a Project Engineer, your work will include electrical design, technical documentation, supplier coordination, interface clarification, testing and support for commissioning activities. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as part of our Electrical Systems & Integration team, alongside colleagues with diverse technical expertise. 

Your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Execute electrical engineering tasks within assigned projects, contributing to design, development and project completion. 
• Develop and implement project-specific technical solutions for electrical systems and installations. 
• Prepare and interpret technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, planning instructions and final documentation. 
• Create technical specifications for suppliers and follow up technical deliveries. 
• Clarify interfaces between internal systems, external equipment and project stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, customers and other internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ensure assigned engineering work complies with project quality requirements, applicable standards and agreed processes. 
• Participate in design reviews, FAT activities and commissioning support when required. 

  To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:  

• Fluency in English and Norwegian, both written and spoken. 
• An electrical background with practical knowledge of electrical systems and installations. 
• Minimum relevant technical college education (fagskole) or an equivalent electrical qualification. 
• Experience with electrical design tools, such as AutoCAD. 
• Ability to read, develop and work with electrical drawings, technical specifications and project documentation. 
• Ability to work independently towards agreed targets while collaborating effectively across project teams. 
• We consider it an advantage if you also have: 
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline. 
• Knowledge of marine electrical systems and marine project execution. 
• Hands-on experience with commissioning vessel systems. 
• Experience with low-, medium- or high-voltage switchboards used in marine applications. 

 Why you and us?    

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps   

We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions, please reach out to Robert Ghejan, Manager, Electrical Systems & Integration, through robert.ghejan@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications sent by email will not be recorded or responded to). 

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

Last application date: 30/10/2026 

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 industries, employing around 18,000 professionals across 78 countries. Together, we’re driving the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com