Project Engineer (Marine)

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer (Marine) with a strong technical and marine background to coordinate and deliver service, warranty, modification and engineering projects involving PALFINGER MARINE equipment.

The role focuses on ensuring assigned projects are delivered safely, on time, within approved budgets and to the required quality standards. Acting as a key interface between customers, internal teams and subcontractors, the position combines project planning, technical coordination and operational oversight to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Delivery (Primary Focus)

• Plan, coordinate and monitor assigned marine service, warranty, modification and engineering projects from preparation through execution and final handover.
• Review project scope, technical requirements, resources, schedules and costs to ensure effective planning and execution.
• Coordinate Service Engineers, Technicians, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers on assigned projects, managing progress updates, technical clarifications and operational requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and operational risks, and coordinate corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment and site mobilisation to meet project schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor and manage project costs to ensure delivery within approved budgets, identifying potential overruns and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate project quotations, variation orders and commercial matters, with decision-making authority aligned to experience and delegated approval limits.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, service documentation and customer handover records using internal systems.
• Ensure project activities comply with company Quality and HSE requirements, applicable classification standards and customer agreements.

Technical and Operational Coordination

• Provide technical coordination for the inspection, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, commissioning and modification of PALFINGER MARINE equipment.
• Review technical specifications, engineering drawings, equipment manuals and service requirements to support project execution.
• Work with Service Engineers, Technicians and engineering teams to resolve technical and operational issues during project execution.
• Support quality assurance, non-conformance reporting (NCR), corrective actions and technical follow-up activities where applicable.
• Attend vessels, shipyards and customer sites as required to coordinate project activities and support technical discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, service processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in marine service, engineering or project execution, preferably with at least 3 years in the marine, offshore or shipyard industry.
• Good technical understanding of marine equipment, machinery and associated service operations.
• Experience in project planning, resource coordination, progress monitoring and customer communication.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications and equipment documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in project costing, budget monitoring or project management tools is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and work onboard vessels, at shipyards and customer sites as required.