Project Manager, Electrical Systems
Job Description
Foreship (part of RINA) is currently recruiting for a Project Manager, Electrical Systems to join its office in Helsinki within the Marine Design & Engineering Division.
Mission
The role focuses on managing the delivery projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with classification society rules, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and schedule performance. #FORESHIP
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and manage electrical system projects, including safety systems and normal systems like socket, data, lighting.
- Prepare, review, and approve electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Ensure all designs and installations comply with classification society rules and marine electrical codes.
- Coordinate with project engineers, naval architects, structural engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
- Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing guidance and advanced solutions to achieve project objectives.
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and commissioning oversight as needed.
- Support mentoring and development of junior electrical engineers within the project team.
- Communicate effectively with clients, shipyards, and internal teams to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering projects in the maritime industry, including experience as a project engineer or project manager.
- Proven experience with ship newbuilding and conversion projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of marine electrical systems, including power distribution, automation, and control systems.
- Good experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with rule calculation software.
- Knowledge of classification society rules and marine electrical codes.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating project teams.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written. Additional language is a plus ( e.g. Finnish)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management tools.
- Availability to travel.
Competencies
- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.