Join us in shaping the future of Ship design

At Vard Design, you will work in a highly skilled and collaborative environment dedicated to developing advanced vessel concepts for the global maritime industry. As a Concept Electrical Engineer (Electrical System Architect), you will play a key role in the early-phase design of next‑generation low‑ and zero‑emission vessels—contributing directly to technology choices, system architecture, and innovation.

We are looking for both experienced engineers and candidates early in their careers. You will receive the support, training, and development opportunities needed to grow in a strong, inclusive, and multidisciplinary team within the maritime industry.

Your responsibilities

Technical Development

• Develop electrical architectures for new vessel concepts
• Dimension power plants and integrate technical equipment
• Contribute to contractual documentation and build specifications
• Ensure remote and cyber‑resilience considerations in the early design phase
  

Collaboration & Customer Interaction

• Work closely with Vard Electro and external suppliers
• Support our Sales organization with technical insight
• Serve as the technical point of contact for the electrical discipline in conceptual projects

Qualifications

• Relevant education or experience within electrical engineering / maritime systems
• Good understanding of marine electrical power systems
• Familiarity with DP system and cyber‑resilience is an advantage
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Good cultural understanding and ability to collaborate across disciplines

At VARD, we encourage everyone to apply—even if your background does not perfectly match all requirements. Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Strong communicator and effective team player
• Genuine interest in maritime technology
• Structured, proactive, and positive
• Customer‑oriented with a problem‑solving mindset
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• Meaningful and engaging work in a global maritime technology environment
• Competitive pension and insurance programs
• Subsidized lunch and discounted gym membership
• Flexible work‑from‑home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized home internet
• Central office location in Ålesund with free parking
• A strong social environment through VARD Social, offering activities such as fjord cruises, cooking classes, football sessions, “walk & talk” events, go‑karting and more
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and continuous learning

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with Social by Vard you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

World leaders in offering the best marine engineering solutions, we are the only shipbuilders who can conceive, design and construct all types of extremely complex ships, from cruise vessels to mega yachts, naval vessels and high-tech offshore units. Every ship is a unique, state-of-the-art, highly complex and innovative product, a symbol of our culture and the result of the excellence of sound engineering expertise. Innovation, research, technology, quality and 230 years of experience, through which Fincantieri has played a crucial role in the Italian Navy's history.

 

We are proud of our active participation in all the segments with the most potential, and although our roots are in Italy, we are present around the globe with sites and infrastructure on four continents. We are part of a global network that brings together the work and the expertise of thousands of people who all have different skills, experiences and ambitions. With people of substance, whose value we recognize.