Electrical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

D451 VIRGINIA Waterfront Engineering is seeking electrical engineers to join our Power Distribution team in Norfolk, VA. The role involves developing solutions for power distribution and propulsion plant control equipment, and creating procedures for shipyard execution.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical or Systems Engineering with 5+ years of experience, and familiarity with Navy electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience with Navy electrical systems is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems or equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to issues regarding power distribution equipment and propulsion plant control equipment.
• Develop troubleshooting strategies and write procedures for shipyard execution.
• Provide deck-plate support in a shipyard environment.
• Communicate effectively within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team and be available for overtime and watchbill as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Office/Shipyard work

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

B.S. Systems Engineering

Job description

Overview

D451 VIRGINIA Waterfront Engineering is looking for electrical engineers to join our Power Distribution team. The selected candidates must develop solutions to operational and test issues regarding power distribution equipment and propulsion plant control equipment. In addition, this position requires technical knowledge of circuit breakers, switchboards, and electronic and analog control systems, as well as the ability to develop troubleshooting strategies and write procedures for shipyard execution. The job also requires deck-plate support in a shipyard environment.

The successful candidate must communicate effectively and work within a high performing, multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a personal desire to learn, grow, and excel within the organization.

The occasional need for off-shift overtime and watchbill support is required with this position.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• Education Concentration or prior experience in Power Distribution or Power Electronics
• Experience with military equipment
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems or equipment
• Experience with Navy electrical systems

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work well in a team setting

Must be willing and able to work in both an office environment and a shipboard/shipyard environment.

Physical Qualifications

• Kneeling
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Outside
• Wet