Senior Electrical Engineer (marine)

Insight Global; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a top marine consulting firm in Canada. The role is hybrid out of Vancouver, BC, 2-3x per week onsite. You will lead design, integration, review, and supervision of shipboard electrical, power, control, and communication systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with clients, support proposals, and contribute to business development while ensuring design quality and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation required.
• Strong background in power generation systems, power distribution systems, control systems, communications systems.
• AutoCAD exposure.
• Experience with generators, switchboards, breakers, motor control systems, electrical propulsion systems, hybrid battery storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of ship electrical, power generation, power distribution, control, and communications systems for commercial and naval vessel projects.
• Develop and review electrical equipment specifications, installation packages, testing plans, commissioning procedures, and classification society submissions.
• Provide technical leadership by supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of engineers and designers, ensuring quality and engineering best practices.
• Support marine projects involving high-voltage systems, shore power infrastructure, hybrid battery systems, electrical propulsion, and vessel integration activities.
• Act as a client-facing technical expert by presenting findings, building client relationships, supporting project delivery, and participating in design reviews and problem solving.

Skills

PE designation

Power generation

Power distribution

Control systems

Communications systems

AutoCAD exposure

Generators

Switchboards

Electrical propulsion

Hybrid battery storage

Tools

ETAP exposure

Estimating/bid support

Technical sales support

Shipyards experience

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a top marine consulting firm in Canada. This role is hybrid out of Vancouver, BC, 2-3x per week onsite.

This is a senior-level technical role focused on the design, integration, review, and supervision of shipboard electrical, power, control, and communication systems. The individual will also mentor junior engineers, interface with clients, support proposals, and contribute to business development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of ship electrical, power generation, power distribution, control, and communications systems for commercial and naval vessel projects.
• Develop and review electrical equipment specifications, installation packages, testing plans, commissioning procedures, and classification society submissions.
• Provide technical leadership by supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of engineers and designers, ensuring quality and engineering best practices.
• Support marine projects involving high-voltage systems, shore power infrastructure, hybrid battery systems, electrical propulsion, and vessel integration activities.
• Act as a client-facing technical expert by presenting findings, building client relationships, supporting project delivery, and participating in design reviews and problem solving.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 8-10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation required
• Strong background in power generation systems, power distribution systems, control systems, communications systems
• AutoCAD exposure
• Experience working with generators, switchboards, breakers, motor control systems, electrical propulsion systems, hybrid battery storage systems

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• ETAP exposure (load flow analysis, short circuit analysis)
• Estimating and bid support experience
• Technical sales or business development support
• Experience supporting shipyards and vessel construction activities

Compensation

$100,000/yr to $120,000/yr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.