Senior Marine Electrical Design Engineer – Newbuild & Retrofit

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading marine engineering and vessel construction company based in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

The role designs, develops, and integrates electrical systems for newbuild and retrofit marine projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, classification requirements, and industry standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through design, construction, installation, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Marine Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of electrical design experience in marine, offshore, shipbuilding or EPC engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D/3D) and electrical drafting software.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC power distribution, switchboards, lighting, control systems, navigation and comms.
• Familiarity with classification society standards (DNV, ABS, LR, BV, or RINA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for marine projects, including power distribution, lighting, navigation, and auxiliary systems.
• Prepare schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and layouts using AutoCAD.
• Produce detailed drawings and documentation for production and installation.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specs, classification requirements and marine regs.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Structural and Project teams to integrate electrical systems.
• Review vendor drawings and datasheets for project compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers, provide technical clarifications and equipment selections.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings and project coordination.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical drafting

Power distribution

Marine electrical systems

AC/DC power distribution

Wiring diagrams

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Marine Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading marine engineering and vessel construction company based in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

The role designs, develops, and integrates electrical systems for newbuild and retrofit marine projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, classification requirements, and industry standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through design, construction, installation, and commissioning phases.