Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential defense contractor seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support shipboard engineering and design efforts. This fully remote position requires occasional travel within Virginia for client meetings and events.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing complex electrical load analyses, fault current analyses, and coordination of protective devices for proposed shipboard alterations
• Developing contract designs and in-house designs while performing troubleshooting and First Article Testing in accordance with regulatory agency standards
• Conducting surveys, inspection trips, and attending sea trials or ship checks before, during, and after structural and system alterations
• Performing electrical calculations and schematics, including voltage drop calculations, load calculations, and power and lighting one line diagrams
• Developing Electrical Plant Load Analysis (EPLA), Protective Device Coordination Studies, and Electric Plant Distribution Impact Data (EPDID)
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP) for regulatory approvals
• Working with internal and external teams to ensure complete and functioning electrical systems that meet mission requirements
• Occasional travel to Virginia locations for client meetings and events

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with specialized vessels including expeditionary fast transport vessels, hospital ships, dry cargo/ammunition ships, underway replenishment oilers, cable laying/repair vessels, rescue/salvage ships, submarine tenders, fleet ocean tugs, command ships, expeditionary mobile bases, fast combat support vessels, or similar
• Experience with marine power plants, propulsion control systems, automation and control systems, and electrical/lighting distribution systems
• Experience with navigation and marine electronics systems in a naval or merchant marine environment
• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and occasionally move about offices and climb ladder wells on vessels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience developing Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP)
• Proficiency with SKM or similar power system analysis software, MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams, organize meetings, and drive organizational change

This is a full-time, fully remote position within the USA with occasional travel required to Virginia.

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth process.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai will be discussed during the screening process and is competitive with market rates for this specialized role.

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