Senior Naval Architect

Job Description

Shape the Future of Shipping:

At our headquarters in the heart of Copenhagen, we’re building the blueprint for carbon-neutral shipping and we need your expertise to make it happen.

As our next Senior Naval Architect, you’ll play a key role in supporting our global fleet of 300+ container vessels. You'll help drive Maersk’s ambitious decarbonization journey and set the future standard in vessel design.

About the Role:

You’ll be part of Fleet Technology and collaborate with industry-leading engineers across diverse disciplines. Your responsibilities will span the vessel lifecycle from concept design and major conversions to vessel recycling and innovation projects.

Your key tasks will include:

• Continuously improving the design of our container vessels

• Managing and executing engineering projects efficiently and on time

• Providing technical expertise and engineering recommendations

• Supporting both long-term and fast-paced technical initiatives

• Collaborating across engineering, site offices, shipyards, and suppliers

• Promoting a culture of proactivity and flat team structures

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Naval Architecture and at least 6–8 years of professional experience in ship design or maritime research

• A strong technical foundation and solid understanding of project management

• Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken

• A collaborative spirit, a self-starter mindset, and comfortably working in a global matrix organization

• Experience in container vessel design (statutory, structural, stability, or energy performance)

• Hands-on involvement in decarbonization strategies or technologies

• Background in classification societies or maritime regulatory bodies will be regarded a plus

• Previous leadership experience in engineering teams will be regarded a plus

Even if you do not meet all the above requirements in full, but you believe this is the position for you, then we would still like to invite you to apply. Let’s hear your story.

Why Join Us:

At Maersk, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll join a global team tackling one of the biggest challenges in shipping. You'll face exciting technical problems, drive real impact, and have room to grow your career.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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