Job Opportunity: Project Engineer

Join Marlinks and Shape the Future of Renewable Energy
Do you have a passion for renewable energy, project engineering, and working with people? Are you driven, communicative, and excited to contribute to innovative projects across the globe? Let’s connect!
At Marlinks, we are at the forefront of renewable energy, offering cutting-edge fiber optic monitoring solutions for submarine power cables. Our mission is to reduce failure rates and O&M costs for transmission systems, while lowering the carbon footprint in the renewable energy sector.
We welcome applications from both junior and seasoned professionals eager to make an impact!
Your Role
As a Project Engineer, you will:
- Be the primary point of contact for clients, managing projects with a focus on interface management
- Oversee project schedules and documentation, including onshore and offshore installations, by:
- Procuring hardware and performing quality control (e.g., Factory/Site Acceptance Tests)
- Assembling and testing new integrations for components and software releases
- Installing and commissioning hardware both in Belgium and internationally
- Lead deployment of Marlinks applications, including:
- Setting up and configuring measurement equipment
- Preparing and configuring application software
- Optionally modeling and testing algorithms
- Collaborate closely with the development team to feed back customer needs
- Continuously optimize internal project execution processes
- Communicate with the sales team to share client feedback and offer technical input
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a Graduate degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Industrial Sciences, Electronics and ICT, Informatics, or has equivalent experience
- Ideally has experience in electrical, optical, and/or IT network installations
- Is proactive, hands-on, and a natural problem solver
- Thrives on optimizing processes and driving improvement
- Has excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills
- Optionally possesses programming experience (Python is a plus but not mandatory)
- Is experienced with IT network infrastructure
- Is available to travel and comfortable working at height
- Is fluent in Dutch and English; additional languages are a bonus
- Holds a valid driver’s license
What we Offer
At Marlinks, we provide:
- A fully equipped desk at our Ghent (Belgium) office, with the flexibility to work from home occasionally
- On-the-job training from our Lead Project Engineer and team, including GWO training by a certified center
- An attractive remuneration package
- A chance to join a young, dynamic, and rapidly growing company
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- A fun, inclusive, and engaging company culture where everyone has a voice
How to Apply
Do you recognize yourself in this role? We’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a motivation letter to jobs@marlinks.com. After an initial screening, selected candidates will be invited for an in-person conversation at our Ghent office.
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered, and we cannot assist with visa applications.
Take the next step in your career and help us shape the future of renewable energy at Marlinks!