Electrical Designer

Bollinger Shipyards; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, LA is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop electrical designs and integrated drawings, and to work with an Electrical Engineer group to meet departmental goals.

The role involves reviewing drawings for safety and contract compliance, maintaining wiring diagrams and cable schedules, conducting field inspections, and ensuring integration with vessel systems using 3D CAD and related software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in electrical marine design or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Drafting & Design is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews electrical drawings for safety, function and contract requirements.
• Develops and maintains wiring diagrams, master cable schedules and general arrangements.
• Conducts field inspections to verify installation against design specifications.
• Reviews models and production drawings for integration with vessel systems.
• Uses CAD/engineering software to perform tasks and create parts.
• Assists with building Electrical Ship Constructor parts.
• Captures drawing changes and updates material as needed.
• Supports the Functional Engineering Group to aid production.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Standards knowledge

Schematic creation

Microsoft Word/Excel

3D CAD software

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting & Design

Tools

Electrical Ship Constructor

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview

An Electrical Designer uses research and experience to develop electrical designs and integrated drawings, model and extract product data into electrical production drawings. An Electrical Designer is expected to work with an Electrical Engineer group in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs review of electrical drawings to provide feedback on safety, function, and contract requirements.
• Develops and maintains Integrated Cable Block Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Master Cable Schedule, and General Arrangements conforming to standard engineering design and customer specifications.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure installation compliance with design specifications.
• Reviews model and production drawings from other disciplines for compliance and integration with overall vessel systems.
• Uses computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Assists with building and insertion of Electrical Ship Constructor Parts.
• Captures drawing impacts when changes are needed and performs updates for all applicable material.
• Assists Functional Engineering Group to ensure deliverables support production.

Qualifications

2+ years experience in electrical marine design or equivalent, or an associate's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Drafting & Design).

Skills And Abilities

• Must possess a high level of understanding for practices, standards, and principals used in electrical circuitry and systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot complex systems both physically and theoretically.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NEC, IEC, ABS, CFR, and SOLAS.
• Ability to create and review schematics and system diagrams from start to finish.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to use computer‑assisted engineering software (including 3D) and equipment in performing tasks.
• Experience working with vendor systems is preferred. Must be able to review vendor drawings and work with vendors to sufficiently integrate into design.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.