Senior Maritime Electrical Engineer

Noetiq Edge Consulting; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Noetiq Edge Consulting seeks a Senior Maritime Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for hybrid-electric and battery-powered vessels, with on-site work in Halifax about 20% of the time, located in Atlantic Canada.

You will drive electrification analyses, oversee shipboard electrical systems, and coordinate with naval architects, classification societies, and contractors to support decarbonization initiatives across maritime fleets.

Qualifications

• 6+ years direct marine/shipboard electrical experience.
• Experience with hybrid, diesel-electric, or battery-electric propulsion.
• Knowledge of Class Rules (LR, DNV, ABS, BV), Transport Canada Marine Safety requirements, and IEEE/IEC/CSA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar) and electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver marine electrical engineering studies and designs for assigned projects: scope, schedule, and technical quality.
• Design and specify shipboard electrical systems: power generation and distribution, DC grids, battery energy storage, lighting, automation, and communications.
• Perform and review load analyses, one-line diagrams, short-circuit studies, trip coordination, wiring diagrams, and cable routing.
• Advance electrification analyses: hybrid propulsion, diesel-electric, battery-electric, and shore-power (OPS) interfaces.
• Conduct vessel surveys, field inspections, and commissioning support.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, technical reports, repair recommendations, and Class/Transport Canada submission packages.
• Oversee electrical aspects of new construction, electrification retrofits, and repair projects
• Present findings to clients, classification societies, and regulators; coordinate with naval architects, marine engineers, and subcontractors.
• Advise clients on emerging decarbonization technologies and support tender/bid reviews.

Skills

Marine electrical design

Propulsion systems

Regulatory standards

Electrical analysis

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

Job Title: Senior Maritime Electrical Engineer

Company Overview:

Noetiq Edge is a strategic consulting firm based in Canada that provides insights and talent expertise to firms across multiple industries including Finance, Supply Chain, Defence, Retail, Healthcare, and High-Tech.

We establish trusted partnerships with organizations to ensure they have the strategy, information, technology, and talent required to succeed in a dynamic world.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Senior Maritime Electrical Engineer for an initial 1 year contract position. This position will require a candidate located in Atlantic Canada, with about 20% of the work required on-site in Halifax.

As the successful candidate you will be at the forefront of maritime fleet electrification and decarbonization. You will lead the electrical design behind hybrid-electric and battery-powered vessels, shore-side charging integration, and the clean-power retrofits shaping the future of the industry.

Tasks:

• Lead and deliver marine electrical engineering studies and designs for assigned projects: scope, schedule, and technical quality.
• Design and specify shipboard electrical systems: power generation and distribution, DC grids, battery energy storage, lighting, automation, and communications.
• Perform and review load analyses, one-line diagrams, short-circuit studies, trip coordination, wiring diagrams, and cable routing.
• Advance electrification analyses: hybrid propulsion, diesel-electric, battery-electric, and shore-power (OPS) interfaces.
• Conduct vessel surveys, field inspections, and commissioning support.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, technical reports, repair recommendations, and Class/Transport Canada submission packages.
• Oversee electrical aspects of new construction, electrification retrofits, and repair projects
• Present findings to clients, classification societies, and regulators; coordinate with naval architects, marine engineers, and subcontractors.
• Advise clients on emerging decarbonization technologies and support tender/bid reviews.

Must-have Qualifications:

• 6+ years of direct marine/shipboard electrical engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid, diesel-electric, or battery-electric propulsion systems.
• Working knowledge of Class Rules (LR, DNV, ABS, BV), Transport Canada Marine Safety requirements, and IEEE/IEC/CSA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar) and electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP).

Nice-to-have Qualifications:

• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS), DC grid architectures, and shore-charging interfaces.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical; Rhino or other 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with IMO GHG strategy, Tier III/alternative-fuel compliance, or green shipping corridor projects.