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Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Damen

Gorinchem
Full Time
Posted on: March 31 2026

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

Are you an Electrical and Automation Engineer and experienced in the maritime sector? Do you really want to make the systems work and are you a team player with ambitions to (further) develop yourself and the team? Then this role could be your next step! Apply now! 

The goal of Damen Song Cam is to develop, design and construct a portfolio of tugboats, and high-speed crafts in the most effective and efficient manner. Primarily based on standardized & smart-customized designs. Damen Song Cam is fulfilling current and developing market demands, with well-balanced levels of quality, service, price, and delivery time; thereby providing optimal solutions for our clients. Our vessels are produced at our yards in Hoang Dong commune, Thuy Nguyen, Vietnam as well as in other countries such as Singapore, China, Turkey and The Netherlands. 

The role

Due to the rapid developments in electrification and automation within the maritime industry and at Damen, we are looking for expansion within the team. Some of the developments we are working on are autonomous sailing, smart and predictive maintenance, hybrid-electrical propulsion systems, etc. 

This all comes together in our mission statement to become the world's most sustainable and most connected shipbuilder! 

As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you are working on a wide variety of tasks. During the project's execution, you will work in a team to deliver the requested engineering documents. You implement deep technical and practical knowledge into solid and innovative designs. 

The group Electrical Commissioning engineer works in Commissioning and Sea trial department, which consists of approx. 07 Electrical engineers. The employees are assigned to projects, where they contribute with their expertise to product definition and delivery of product information. 

Key accountabilities

As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer your tasks are the following: 

  • Setting up, operating installations and finishing testing programs following HAT/SAT protocols for electrical systems 

  • Checking, supporting and coordinating the activity of OEM suppliers during commissioning phase; 

  • Reporting test data in HAT/ SAT documents as well as for improvement points/ standardization; 

  • In pre-commissioning phase, doing pre checks for cable installations and completeness of connections to support efficient commissioning of systems; 

  • Checking electrical drawings and signaling issues. Providing improvement proposals to the Engineering department; 

  • Participating in sea trials phase, during Damen Shipyard supply trips of ships to their client destination, solving issues that may arise. 

Skills & experience

To be successful in this role you bring: 

  • Bachelor’s degree Electrical/ Automation Engineering or another relevant technical study; 

  • About 2-to-5-year experience in the design and installation of complex systems; 

  • Experience in the functional development of Electrification and/or Control & Monitoring systems; 

  • You master excellent communication skills in English is a plus. 

What we offer

Here at Damen, we realize supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That’s why we continually invest in your development. Damen offers you: 

  • a dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation; 

  • a competitive salary; 

  • holiday bonus, Tet bonus, quarter bonus; 

  • monthly fuel allowance; 

  • 24/7 insurance + health insurance for employee and spouse 

  • social insurance 

  • business trip allowance (if any); 

  • continuous focus on professional and personal development through training programs. 

Other Damen Song Cam does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered. 


Recruiter:

Tran Duc Vuong (Trần Đức Vượng)

Email:

vuong.tran.duc@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

About Damen
Damen logo

Working at Damen: building the future of the maritime world
Do you want to work in the maritime sector and contribute to meaningful work? At Damen, you work together on ships and solutions that matter, built to last.

About Damen as an employer
Damen is an international family-owned company with strong roots in the Netherlands. With more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide, we have been building all kinds of ships and maritime solutions for generations, from workboats to naval vessels and innovative solutions for offshore and energy. We take a long-term view and work together on solutions that not only work today, but also for future generations.

Building craftsmanship together
You can see this in how we work. We keep communication simple and direct, and you have the space to take ownership. Your ideas are taken seriously, and craftsmanship is at the center of what we do. Whether you work in engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, or in the office, you help build solutions where quality and pride are key.

Working on solutions that last
The maritime sector is changing fast. That is why Damen invests in innovation and sustainability. You work on projects that really matter, such as:

  • sustainable ship designs and alternative fuels

  • smart and digital solutions for ships and processes

  • projects that support safety, logistics, and energy supply

What you build has real impact and is made to last.

Room to grow
At Damen, you get the space to grow and take initiative. Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you work in an environment where people share knowledge and learn from each other. You grow in your role and take on more responsibility.

You can count on:

  • many opportunities to learn and develop

  • projects with an international focus

  • an environment where your ideas are taken seriously

What Damen offers you
Working at Damen means working on projects that matter, in an environment where you are part of something bigger.

You can count on:

  • a stable company with international impact

  • a down-to-earth and friendly working culture

  • challenging work in the maritime sector

  • an organization that looks ahead, for you and for the projects you work on

Why Damen?
Because you work on ships and solutions you can be proud of, with a team that supports each other and builds results that last.

Ready to come on board?
Discover your opportunities and experience what it is like to work at Damen.

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 9.000+

  • Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair

  • Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master

  • Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Engineering (Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical), Shipbuilding, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Business & Support functions (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing)

  • Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com