Vard Design & Engineering is leading in development of advanced and specialized vessel designs. Our solutions come together in close partnership with clients, suppliers and our own shipyards, combining into a powerful package. In a dynamic working environment, supported by the extensive experience base in Vard Group, we develop globally acknowledged ship designs. In addition to the traditional projects for oil and gas, VARD is targeting segments like offshore wind, fisheries, cruise and aqua culture. These are thriving markets with a high degree of innovation, where the VARD ability to think differently makes us highly competitive.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are your skills? 

Duties and responsibilities

We are looking for talented engineers for our electrical department, who has ambitions to take part of leading Vard in the green transition. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of electrical engineers, with unique possibilities to lead interesting and challenging projects from concept to final product – Shipbuilding A to Z. 

Vard Design and Engineering, Electrical Department is through the role as integrator, the coordinating interaction between suppliers of computer-based and electrical systems in order to integrate them into a vessel-wide system of systems.

• Functional design and engineering of ship safety systems such as, emergency stop, fire detection and alarm, CCTV, PAGA, tele- and radio communication systems.
• Ensure that ship safety systems are engineered according to building specifications and applicable rules and regulations for the maritime sector.
• Gather supplier documentation, familiarize with the solutions and describe vessel-wide system integration.
• Participate in further developing the deliverables of the Safety, Digital & Cyber team.

Qualifications

• Relevant Education within Electro, Automation, OT and IT, or related fields
• Relevant experience (we encourage any experience level and seniority to apply)

Advantageous with experience in these fields:

• Fire Safety and Hazard Management
• Control Systems and Automation
• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Digital Network Infrastructure design, deployment and operations
• Knowledge of IMO regulations (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL), flag state requirements, and class rules (e.g., DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register).

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

Personal qualities

• Good cooperation and communication skills
• Positive and a go to person
• Self-drive, with a structured approach
• Result driven, decisive, innovative
• Customer oriented
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package 
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen 
• Subsidized membership at the gym 
• Occupational health service 
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home 
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social 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! 

Kontaktinformasjon

Sindre Rønstad, Manager Electrical Department, 918 30 411

Arbeidssted

Røysegata 10
6003 Ålesund

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Vard Group AS, Design & Engineering

Referansenr.: 4991332757
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Søknadsfrist: 01.08.2025