Project Manager, Electrical Systems

Foreship (part of RINA) is currently recruiting for a Project Manager, Electrical Systems to join its office in Tallinn within the Marine Design & Engineering Division.

Mission

The role focuses on managing the delivery projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with classification society rules, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and schedule performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage electrical system projects, including power distribution, automation, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with classification society rules and marine electrical codes.
• Coordinate with project engineers, naval architects, structural engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing guidance and advanced solutions to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and commissioning oversight as needed.
• Support mentoring and development of junior electrical engineers within the project team.
• Communicate effectively with clients, shipyards, and internal teams to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical engineering projects in the maritime industry, including experience as a project engineer or project manager.
• Proven experience with ship newbuilding and conversion projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of marine electrical systems, including power distribution, automation, and control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with rule calculation software.
• Knowledge of classification society rules and marine electrical codes.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating project teams.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management tools.
  
  

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
  
  

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.