Senior Electrical Engineer, Technical Lead

Frederikshavn

Do you have a strong electrical background and are you motivated by technical leadership and the opportunity to help shape the construction of Denmark’s new Arctic ships? As Senior Electrical Engineer, Technical Lead at Semco Maritime, you will take ownership of the electrical installation scope in a nationally significant naval project.

Your position

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working closely with design, procurement, fabrication, and quality control. You will help turn technical requirements and design into practical, high-quality installation solutions and ensure efficient production throughout all phases of shipbuilding, in compliance with naval and classification standards. The final title will depend on your experience and qualifications.

Your work will have a direct impact on the successful delivery of the Arctic ships and on the continued development of the Danish naval shipbuilding industry.

The position will be based in Frederikshavn, where the Arctic ships will be assembled, and is a full-time, permanent position.

Your tasks & responsibilities

As Senior Electrical Engineer, Technical Lead you will plan, coordinate, and lead the electrical installation scope throughout ship production, ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, suppliers, and production teams.

Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • Defining and planning electrical installation methods from design through production, including installation sequencing, equipment installation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders
  • Participating in the production engineering process to support quality, safety, and efficiency
  • Supporting the development of electrical discipline project plans and resource estimates
  • Lead parts of the installations scope when in construction
  • Acting as the technical point of contact internally and with suppliers for electrical and instrumentation matters
  • Providing technical input to procurement and defining requirements for electrical installation equipment and tools
  • Ensuring compliance with naval, military, and classification standards as well as health, safety, and environmental requirements

Your profile & qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and responsible engineer who can act as lead by combining strong technical understanding with hands-on problem-solving skills.

You work in a structured and quality-focused way, communicate clearly across disciplines, and bring high personal integrity and strong safety awareness.

Even if you do not meet all the desired experience requirements, we encourage you to apply if you believe you are a talented individual with the right mindset, strong motivation, and a willingness to learn and grow in the role

To succeed in this role, we expect that you have:

  • A BSc or MSc in marine or electrical engineering
  • Solid experience in shipbuilding, heavy industry or offshore projects (oil and gas / wind)
  • Min. 5 years relevant experience
  • Familiarity with international classification rules, such as DNV or ABS
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken
  • Danish language skills
  • Knowledge of naval or defence standards would be an advantage

Welcome to Semco Maritime

At Semco Maritime, we create change. For people. For projects. And for the planet. By joining us, you will become part of a community of over 2,300 dedicated thinkers and doers who drive meaningful change and leave their mark on the world. Change is essential, and we always keep our eyes on the journey - how to get there.

We provide the answers needed to make change real, believing that ambitious goals can only be achieved through hard work and innovative, pragmatic solutions. This is what we do. This is what we invite you to participate in.

Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to protecting our people, partners, and the planet as we work towards a better future.

So yes, working for us will spark change – and may well change you too.

Care to join the movement?
Change. With us.

Contact data:

Christian Hougaard
Head of Assembly and Technical Management

Deadline: 13/11/2026

Ansættelsestype: Employment type: Permanent

Hjemmearbejde: Remote work: Not disclosed

Ugentlig arbejdstid: Weekly working time: Full-time

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We offer you more than a workplace

We offer you the chance to change what really matters. To deliver intelligent and hands-on answers to global questions together with the most dedicated thinkers and doers in the energy industry.

At land and at sea – where we care for and trust each other. And where your dedication will impact our projects, partnerships, and people. 

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The best thing about working here is that I still after many years in the company feel that my job is evolving – it never gets boring.

Play your role in the global energy sector. With us.

Looking for a workplace where you can make real change? A meaningful job where you have the freedom, trust, and responsibilities to play an important role and not just be a small fish in a big shoal?

Well, at Semco Maritime, we wear many hats (and helmets), covering all kinds of aspects and phases of innovative offshore energy projects around the world. Both within the conventional energy sector and the renewable energy industry — and within various professional disciplines such as project management, engineering, design, fabrication, installation, service, and maintenance of offshore assets.


Change. With us.

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Step into the change

We want to be the partner that shapes the energy transition — not just follows it. We challenge the status quo and put our hearts and minds into how a fossil-free future actually gets built. Together with world-leading partners, at sea and on land.

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Join a culture of curiosity

With more than 40 years of experience, we never stop being curious. We stay open to new thinking and especially value input from the people closest to the work. You'll find room to take initiative, share ideas and shape how we work.

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Grow your expertise

This is a place where you develop — professionally and personally. Our specialists are true experts in their fields, and you'll be surrounded by people who lift each other and help you become even better at what you do.

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Your well-being is our success

We put people first — our colleagues and our partners. Safety, trust and a healthy balance between structure and freedom are at the core of how we work, so you can feel safe, heard and like an important part of the team.

Come on board!

Our goal is to make you a success in your new job. Below, you can see our recruitment process from when you apply, to the evaluation

Our recruitment process:

Apply for a vacant position:

If you are interested in one of our job openings, please apply online as we only accept electronic applications. You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. We screen all our applications continually during the application period. In order to find the right match we look at competences, experience and education.

Unsolicited applications:

you can also submit an unsolicited application online. Your application will be filed in our job database - and every time we have a job opening we check this database to see if we have a match.

The purpose of the first interview is to get an impression of the person behind the application and to clarify expectations. You will get the opportunity to explain your motivation in applying for the job and we will introduce you to our company, departments and values.

If you have given us your consent, we will also follow up on your references at this point.

Based on the information provided in your application and interview, we will make use of various profile tools in the second interview. For some positions we also use cases to get an impression of the candidate’s analytical and problem-solving abilities.

We will go into your professional qualifications and personal competences in depth using two tools: A personality profile analysis (PPA), and a General Intelligence Test (GIA). We will provide feedback on your profile and/or the result of your tests and on how well the results match the job at hand.

After the second interview, we will evaluate and make a decision based on the two interviews.

If everything goes according to plan - and you get the job, you will begin a on-boarding process which will make sure that you become successfully integrated in the Semco-organisation.

WELCOME to our team!

Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional

...we offer you ample room to grow.

As a leading company with a global presence, we provide numerous opportunities for advancement, allowing you to transform your initial position into your next.

And the next. And the ...

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