Marine Projects and New Building Engineer

XT Group · israel

The Marine Projects & Newbuilding Engineer is a hands-on engineering role within the Technical Department, responsible for leading and executing technical projects across the fleet, with a strong focus on newbuilding activities, vessel retrofits, and energy efficiency improvements. The role requires solid experience in: New Building Projects, including site supervision and project monitoring, as well as close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to high technical, safety, and performance standards. WHAT YOU’LL DO? Technical Projects & Retrofits Lead and manage technical and engineering projects across the fleet, including feasibility studies, design reviews, detailed engineering, and plan approval processes Prepare technical specifications, cost estimations, and support procurement activities Oversee implementation of retrofit projects, including Energy Saving Devices (ESD) and other efficiency improvement systems Supervise project execution onboard and/or at shipyards, including site supervision when required Conduct ship condition surveys and support damage investigations Coordinate with Class and Flag authorities for approvals and compliance with regulatory requirements Newbuilding Projects Participate in newbuilding projects, including specification development, design review, plans approval, and construction processes Monitor construction progress at shipyards (on-site or remotely), ensuring compliance with company requirements and quality standards, monitor and supervise local site teams Attend and evaluate sea trials, including performance and system validation Follow up on guarantee claims with shipyards until vessel delivery and support post-delivery activities in coordination with Technical Superintendents Performance & Analysis Support monitoring of vessel performance, including fuel consumption and voyage efficiency Contribute to performance analysis and optimization initiatives when relevant Commercial & Cross-Functional Support Provide technical input for Operations departments. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across technical, operations, and commercial departments Collect and present technical data as required for business needs WHAT YOU’LL NEED? Proven experience in the maritime industry in an engineering/technical role Background as a Marine Engineer or Naval Architect Hands-on experience with newbuilding projects, including site supervision, site management, or shipyard monitoring Experience in technical projects, retrofits, and vessel upgrades Experience with implementation of Energy Saving Devices (ESD) and similar systems Strong understanding of Class, Flag, and international maritime regulations High level of English (written and spoken) Advantage: Experience in vessel performance monitoring, voyage optimization, and data analysis Knowledge of environmental regulations and frameworks Experience with technical systems and fleet data tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ​

Apply »