Project Engineer (m/f/d)

NACOS Marine is a globally integrated group of companies at the forefront of maritime Navigation, Automation, and Control Systems (NACOS).

Building on decades of expertise and a strong heritage of trusted solutions, NACOS Marine continues to pioneer technologies that set new standards for safer, smarter, and more efficient ship operations worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team in Hørsholm, Denmark.

In this key role, you will be responsible for the customization, implementation, and commissioning of advanced automation systems, primarily for naval projects. You will work across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-sales and engineering through testing, commissioning, and final handover.

Working closely with the Navy Automation Project Manager, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and execute automation system deliveries in collaboration with project managers, engineering, and product teams

• Design and customize automation software and databases based on vessel-specific requirements

• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and onboard commissioning

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including I/O lists, functional descriptions, test procedures, and drawings

• Coordinate and communicate with customers, shipyards, and internal teams to ensure technical alignment

• Advise on design changes, identify optimization opportunities, and support project cost and quality control

• Ensure compliance with both internal and customer-specific quality, safety, and cybersecurity standards

• Support service teams with technical input during project execution and handover

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Software Engineering, ideally with focus on Automation or OT Systems

• Minimum 3 years of experience in marine or industrial automation engineering

• Good understanding of cybersecurity, networking, and industrial communication protocols (e.g. MODBUS RTU/TCP, CANbus, IEC61162-1/-2/-450)

• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages and experience with tools such as EPLAN, SolidWorks, or similar

• Knowledge of platform equipment functionality (pumps, valves, switchgear, etc.)

• Strong communication and documentation skills in English and Danish (written and spoken)

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and comfortable working in cross-functional teams

• Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive mindset with attention to detail

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

• Must be eligible for NATO security clearance (background check required)

Why choose us and why we’d choose you

At NACOS Marine, we’re about more than technology, we’re about people who take ownership, collaborate across borders, and deliver excellence. You’ll join a passionate team dedicated to creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable maritime solutions.

If you’re motivated by technical challenges, thrive in a dynamic international environment, and want to help shape the next generation of naval automation, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s continue shaping the future of NACOS Marine’s Navy Automation together.