Naval Architect for Marine Project Engineering

Design the best engine- and propulsion solutions for vessels around the globe – newbuild and retrofit

Some people prefer to crunch the numbers and make complex analyses. Others would rather use their voice and interact with consultants, and share their expertise with clients and specialists from all over the world. As a naval architect with us, you get to do both. Take the next step in your career within propulsion solutions at MAN Energy Solutions.

Come on board exciting projects
The maritime industry is developing fast with new regulations and demands to reduce emissions significantly. You will work closely with experts to design, implement, and optimize applications that support and drive our mission forward for decarbonization of the maritime shipping industry. At MAN Energy Solutions, our sights are set on taking on the big challenges of climate change. We offer a portfolio of pioneering technologies that contribute to a carbon-neutral world in the maritime sector.

You will play an important role in:
As a part of our Marine Project Engineering function, you will be one of our specialists in propulsion systems, the development of our calculation tools used for our consulting tasks, and providing market insights to our designers, sales representatives as well as shipyards directly. You will play a key role both in advising clients and colleagues in single cases and within the continuous development of our calculation tools i.e. like CEAS and other calculation tools.

Moreover, you will:

• Analyse what engine type and size will be the optimal choice for specific ship designs
• Advice about the best engine to select for given projects
• Keep yourself up to date on the regulation on emission control and other relevant legislation
• Answer questions from clients, among which are shipping companies, shipyards, licensees and consultancies
• Make calculation tools supporting our guidance – both internal and external tools
• Collect market insights and digest these into the suggestions for the strategic development of the two-stroke engine portfolio considering power and fuel type needs

10-15 traveling days per year will be expected in the role.

We imagine that you:
Are an engineer with an outgoing mindset, preferably specialized in the interactions between the main engine, hull and propeller. You are curious by nature, which gives you the drive to always be learning new technologies and smartly doing things focusing on making calculation tools that will help us in our department’s daily work answering questions, and much more. You enjoy innovating and ideas are abundant – which you manage to transform into real initiatives. Sharing your ideas with your colleagues and clients is a motivational factor for you.

On top of this, we imagine our new colleague has:

• An education as a mechanical engineer, naval architect, or similar
• Knowledge on propeller and hull design and interest in their impact on the operating conditions of the two-stroke engine
• Knowledge in the two-stroke combustion process, limitations and opportunities in relation to ship design
• The desire to develop new calculation tools and enhance the structure of present tools, etc.
• An interest in staying updated on latest regulation and impact towards ship and engine design
• Like to interact with people and participate in seminars or lectures
• The ability to speak and write English at a professional levels
• Good skills in analytical work both in independent work and teamwork

Welcome to the Marine Project Engineering
The Marine Project Engineering team is responsible for the collaboration with various industry stakeholders, especially shipyards, around the selection of main engine, fuel types and overall shipboard-systems optimization. It is a small team of presently six naval architects and engineers, two student assistant and two software developers.

We have daily contact with the shipyards’ designers of the coming ships for tomorrow fulfilling all the newest environmental and commercial rules and sending engine data, making analysis, giving advice, etc. Besides newbuildings, the department also work with optimisation and development of retrofit solutions.

Internally we advise concerning the demand for engine development to fit the best for the coming ship design for tomorrow (2025, 2030 …), thus ensuring that our engines stay the first choice for the world's fleet of commercial ships.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact – both towards the business and towards the green transition of the maritime industry.
• A focus on long-term employment and career development within the company.
• Great flexibility with respect to on-site presence and working elsewhere
• Collaboration and support are our cornerstones, and we value interdisciplinary cooperation where different perspectives and skills come into play to create the best solutions for our users. We prioritize teamwork and mutual assistance, which makes us stronger as a unit.
• A nice and relaxed work environment

Unleash your potential: Join us towards a carbon-neutral future

At MAN Energy Solutions, we offer you an opportunity to shape the future while achieving your career goals.  

We understand that balancing work life and personal life can be a challenge. This is why we prioritize providing our employees with the best opportunities to achieve this balance. In addition to flexible working hours, the option to work from home, and a focus on brain breaks during the day, we also offer over 7 weeks of paid time off distributed across vacation days, extra days off, and flex days. 

We focus on diversity and equality to create a creative and inclusive culture and believe that a mix of gender, nationalities, and different perspectives, drives innovation, creativity, and productivity in our organization. We are committed to our employees’ well-being, and you will get the opportunity to join different social activities clubs from yoga and fishing clubs to creative clubs.  

At MAN Energy Solutions you can create, drive, build, and be a part of improving innovative energy solutions while achieving your personal career goals. Here you have opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship.   

In 2027, MAN Energy Solutions will move to Trekroner in Roskilde. Here we will consolidate all our current locations on Zealand into one large site. 

About MAN Energy Solutions

• 250 years of experience in advanced engineering
• We deliver a unique portfolio of technologies and opportunities in the development of engines for use on ships and in power plants across the globe
• We operate under the motto "Future in The Making" as it reflects our dedication to developing sustainable solutions and actively contributing to a carbon-neutral economy
• We have over 15,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, we are 2,200 passionate employees with more than 40 nationalities

Build your own future

Please submit your application to us no later than Friday the 17th of January 2025. We will conduct interviews during the application periodIf you have any questions, you are welcome to contact department manager Philip Holt by phone +45 40 14 76 37 or email [email protected]. More information about the company can be found at www.man-es.com

Relocating to Denmark is a major step for our new international colleagues. To support this transition, we offer several initiatives, including Spouse Days to help build a strong cross-cultural network within MAN Energy Solutions, as well as Danish language courses based on individual proficiency levels. Furthermore, we offer intercultural training tailored to the countries and regions we collaborate with, as well as global mindset training for all employees and managers. This is to promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our mobility package also includes assistance with obtaining a Danish CPR number, tax information, and work permits.

In MAN Energy Solutions, we strive for an inclusive and fair recruitment process for our job applicants based on equity. We encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, religion, disability and ethnic background to apply for this position. Therefore, please refrain from attaching a photo to your CV or cover letter. Furthermore, assistive tools will be available when needed, for example for dyslexia.