Electrical Engineer 5

Jobtailor; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to research, design, and test advanced electrical systems for military/industrial applications. The role integrates IPS and power distribution across complex subsystems, guiding engineers and vendors to deliver final products.

Requirements include ABET-accredited engineering degrees with 10–14+ years of experience, U.S. citizenship, and travel willingness. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• 14+ years of experience with BS; 12+ with MS; 10+ with PhD.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Expertise in Power System Shipyard Interface and Electric Plant/IPS Control Systems.
• Ability to develop Electrical Power Load Analyses, One-Line Diagrams, and related analyses.
• Ability to mentor engineers and guide cross-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, test, and integrate electrical components and systems.
• Serve as senior integrator and SME for complex projects.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to engineers across disciplines.
• Advise management and customers on advanced technical studies and applications.
• Ensure subsystem interoperability and vendor test plans.

Skills

Power System Shipyard Interface

Electric Plant/IPS Control System

Electrical Distribution System

Technical Mentoring

Subsystem Integration

Education

BS Eng from ABET-accredited university

MS Eng from ABET-accredited university

PhD in Engineering from ABET-accredited university

Job description

• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for military and industrial purposes
• Serve as the senior integrator and recognized subject matter expert
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
• Develop new principles, concepts, and advanced technological ideas
• Solve unusually complex technical problems with highly innovative solutions
• Guide advanced technological ideas through development into final products
• Work under consultative direction toward long‑range goals and objectives
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results
• Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and programs
• Advise management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications
• Integrate IPS component subsystems into one system and ensure subsystem interoperability
• Provide oversight to HII‑managed subsystems
• Ensure subsystem interface requirements are understood and met across design teams and vendors
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers across disciplines

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 14 years of experience, or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 12 years of experience, or PhD in Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 10 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Professional-level expertise regarding Power System Shipyard Interface
• Technical expertise in Electric Plant/IPS Control System, Electrical Distribution System, and Diesel Generator Sets
• Ability to develop or assist with Electrical Power Load Analysis, Electrical One-Line Diagram, Power Load Analysis, Power Voltage Drop, Transient Analysis, IPS system CONOPS, test procedures, LBTS/LBES, vendor procurement and test plans, drawings, and technical manuals
• Ability to provide technical guidance and direction to engineers across disciplines
• Ability to provide professional technical mentoring to other engineers
• Willingness to travel 10%-25% of the time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power System Shipyard Interface, Electric Plant/IPS Control Systems, and Electrical Distribution Systems. Capable of providing technical guidance, mentoring engineers, and integrating complex subsystems into cohesive systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Power System Shipyard Interface Expertise
• Electric Plant/IPS Control System Knowledge
• Electrical Distribution System Proficiency
• Technical Mentoring Experience

Hard Skills

• Electrical Power Load Analysis
• Electrical One-Line Diagram Development
• Power Voltage Drop Analysis
• Transient Analysis
• IPS System CONOPS
• Test Procedure Development
• Vendor Procurement
• Technical Manual Creation
• Complex Problem Solving
• Subsystem Integration

Soft Skills

• Technical Guidance
• Consultative Direction
• Communication Skills
• Mentoring Abilities
• Advisory Skills

Industry Keywords

• Military Applications
• Industrial Applications
• Subsystem Interoperability
• Advanced Technical Research
• Long-Range Goals