Chief Project Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

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?

We are now looking for a Chief Project Engineer to join our team.

The preferred location for the position is in Diano d’Alba, Italy.

What will you be doing

In this position, your work will include preparing NAV-Com engineering drawings, performing field service activities according to the work plan including survey, project start-up, daily visits on board for any kind of failure and refit activity to be performed on the ship during drydock operation.

You will not be working on this alone, even though the work requires a high level of independence, as you will have the support from our Navigation Field Service Technicians.

For us to be the best match, we expect you to have a strong electrotechnical and Bridge equipment background.

As Chief Project Engineer you will gain knowledge on the below systems:

• Integrated Navigation System (Radar and Ecdis) - NACOS Platinum.
• VDR (mainly from Danelec).
• Navigation sensors, such as: GPS, Echosounders, SpeedLogs, AIS and Weather.
• GYROs (mainly from Anschuetz).
• Steering system (mainly from Anschuetz).

Requirements for the position

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, such as mechanical, electrical, or marine, or a related field is recommended.
• You are driven, open-minded, and self-motivated.
• You easily interact with people from all organizational levels, building bridges and creating connections, and you are accustomed to working in a global organization.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must.
• Availability to travel within Italy and abroad is required.

The below will enable you to shine in this role:

• The drive and curiosity to explore the amazing world of Navigation bridge equipment.
• You have strong analytical thinking capability and excellent communication skills in English both oral and written.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, achieve results, decisiveness, and action orientation. You are independent and show initiative with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Customer-oriented, enterprising, pragmatic, and enthusiastic.

Why you and us?

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

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe 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, where you can feel safe and cared for.

Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps

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

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.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.