Electrical Engineer

Sayres and Associates Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Sayres and Associates Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with an active SECRET clearance in Washington, DC to support PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management. You will contribute SME expertise on electrical systems for multiple hulls and ensure safe, compliant integration.

The role involves design, analysis, testing, and coordination across disciplines with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of design experience in ship systems, work packages, in-service modifications, detail drawings, and analysis.
• Experience with medium voltage AC, electrical propulsion, and pulsed loads conforming to ABS and IEEE 45 standards.
• Experience developing FMEA and analyses for power systems and safety features.
• Active SECRET verifiable in DISS or ability to obtain interim SECRET clearance.
• Experience with shipboard electrical system installation support and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and contribute to concept and feasibility studies for ship electrical systems.
• Design and analyze power distribution with emphasis on safety, redundancy, and efficiency.
• Collaborate on contract design, detail design, and construction activities for ship integration.
• Support in-service ship design, testing, and upgrades.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Ship systems

ABS & IEEE 45

FMEA

1-line diagrams

Energy storage systems

Interpersonal skills

SECRET clearance

3D modeling

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

3D modeling software

Electrical design tools

Job description

Sayres is currently seeking an experienced ElectricalEngineer with an active SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

Sayres, a renowned leader in defense support services to the DOD, is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a current SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Washington, DC. This position may offer remote and/or hybrid work arrangements based on customer discretion.

Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Engineer you will, support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team, providing SME expertise for technical and engineering efforts on the assigned Hull (e.g T-AGOS, T-AO, T-ATS, NGLS, T-ARC, Service Craft). Your responsibilities will encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct analysis and contribute to concept and feasibility studies related to electrical systems for ships, boats, and craft.
• Collaborate in contract design activities, detail design, and construction activities, ensuring efficient and effective electrical system integration.
• Participate in in-service ship design and engineering activities, providing expertise in electrical systems for maintenance and upgrades.
• Provide support for shipboard electrical system installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and performance requirements.
• Engage in special studies that address specific electrical system challenges and opportunities in shipbuilding.

• Design and analyze power distribution systems for ships, considering safety, redundancy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other ship systems.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety regulations and standards throughout the shipbuilding process.
• Support shipboard testing of electrical systems, verifying performance and functionality.
• Implement strategies to optimize electrical system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior electrical engineers in the shipbuilding team.

Minimum Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and no less than seven (7) years of design experience in development of work packages, in-service modifications, detail design drawings and analysis, implementation of ABS and military specifications and requirements, 3D modeling, and/or ship system integration. Experience shall be specific to ship design and construction.
• Familiar with integrated plant design, including medium voltage AC, electrical propulsion, and pulsed loads, and in accordance with ABS and IEEE 45 standards.
• Familiar with the detailed development of one-line diagrams, protection feature analyses, analyses for Arc Flash, subtransients, and system harmonics, as well as switchboard and breaker design, power management, and safety and control features.
• Experience in conduct and development of a failure mode effect analysis (FMEA),
• Familiarity with energy storage systems and Lithium battery powered systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Active SECRET verifiable in DISS or the ability to obtain an interim SECRET clearance.

Preferred Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

• Master's degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer License.
• Capable of developing and designing electrical system products with skill in interfacing design towards producibility.
• Knowledge of Contract Documentation, experience reading contract data, and familiarity with NAVSEA ship specification requirements and processes.
• Familiarity with requirements for the ABS DPS and R2 notations.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, work arrangement, and other relevant factors. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the position at the time of posting and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

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