Electrical Engineering Technician

ManTech; Chesapeake (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech seeks a motivated Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team. This position is remote within Virginia, with occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, for client meetings and events.

The Electrical Engineer will support MSC engineering and design efforts, managing shipboard electrical power, lighting, and communication systems to ensure safe, reliable operation across naval vessels. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience on specialized vessels is required.
• Experience with marine power plants, propulsion control systems, automation and control systems, and electrical/lighting distribution systems.
• Experience with navigation and marine electronics systems in a naval or merchant marine environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex electrical load analyses and fault current analyses for shipboard alterations.
• Develop contract and in-house designs while performing troubleshooting and First Article Testing.
• Conduct surveys, inspections, and attend sea trials before, during, and after alterations.
• Perform Electrical Calculations and Schematics including Voltage Drop and Load Calculations.
• Develop Electrical Plant Load Analysis (EPLA) and related distribution studies.
• Collaborate to develop FMEA and PSTP for U.S. Coast Guard approvals.
• Work with internal and external teams to ensure complete electrical systems meeting MSC requirements.
• Travel occasionally to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA for meetings and events.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Marine systems

Power distribution

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SKM

MathCAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team. This position is remote within Virginia , with occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA , for client meetings and events.

The Electrical Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) engineering and design efforts. You will help manage the technical aspects of shipboard engineering requirements for generating, distributing, and controlling electrical power, lighting, and communication circuits to ensure safe and reliable electrical plant operation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing complex electrical load analyses, fault current analyses, and coordination of protective devices for proposed shipboard alterations.

• Developing contract designs and in-house designs while performing troubleshooting and First Article Testing in accordance with regulatory agency standards.

• Conducting surveys, inspection trips, and attending sea trials or ship checks before, during, and after structural and system alterations.

• Performing Electrical Calculations and Schematics, including Voltage Drop Calculations, Load Calculations, and Power & Lighting One Line Diagrams.

• Developing Electrical Plant Load Analysis (EPLA), Protective Device Coordination Studies, and Electric Plant Distribution Impact Data (EPDID)

• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP) for U.S. Coast Guard approvals.

• Working with all internal and external teams to ensure complete and functioning electrical systems that meet all MSC mission requirements.

• Occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, for client meetings and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience with specialized vessels in one or more of the following areas: Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO), Cable Laying/Repair (T-ARC), Rescue/Salvage Ships (T-ARS), Submarine Tender (T-AS), Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF), Command Ship (LCC), Expeditionary Mobile Base (T-ESB), Fast Combat Support Vessels (T-AOE), or like vessels
• Experience with marine power plants, propulsion control systems, automation and control systems, and electrical/lighting distribution systems.
• Experience with navigation and marine electronics systems in a naval or merchant marine environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated experience developing Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP).
• Proficiency with SKM (or similar power system analysis software), MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.

Clearance Requirements:

• An active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, climb ladder wells on vessels, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve attending meetings.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.