Freelance Senior Electrical Engineer - Maritime Sustainable Propulsion

Freelance Senior Electrical Engineer - Maritime Sustainable Propulsion

We're building a specialist freelance engineering team focused on next-generation renewable propulsion technologies across a portfolio of maritime projects. At the core of this team, we are looking for a Freelance Senior Electrical Engineer to take technical ownership, lead engineering efforts, and support commissioning activities across multiple initiatives.

Project Overview

This role is central to a multi-project program focused on developing and delivering alternative fuel and electric propulsion systems for commercial and offshore vessels. You'll operate in a senior capacity, guiding a cross-functional group of engineers while remaining actively involved in the technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of low-voltage maritime electrical systems
• Oversee and support a team of 4-8 freelance and in-house engineers
• Act as senior technical contact throughout system development and commissioning
• Support system integration and fault resolution both in the workshop and on site
• Ensure compliance with marine regulations and project-specific standards
• Collaborate with clients and project leads to align delivery with commercial milestones

Requirements

• Maritime electrical engineering background, ideally in vessel propulsion systems
• An understanding of alternative fuel technologies (e.g., battery-electric, hydrogen, hybrid systems)
• Proven leadership experience on technical projects, with ability to manage engineering resources
• Commissioning support and hands-on troubleshooting ability highly preferred
• Willingness to travel for short on-site assignments (project-dependent)
• Fluent in English; Dutch not required

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Freelancers must be registered to work independently in the EU.