Engineer III (Electrical Engineering)

Nassco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and integrate shipboard electrical systems for a marine engineering team. You will handle power distribution, control systems, navigation electronics, and communication networks while ensuring compliance with ABS, IEEE, IEC standards.

The role requires CAD and simulation tool proficiency, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver reliable designs in a shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences; PE license desirable.
• Typically 4+ years of practical engineering design experience.
• Familiarity with maritime standards (ABS, IEEE, IEC) and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Completes products with supervision and technical oversight at key junctures in development
• When confronted with change, controls scope creep and communicates implications
• Identifies potential problems in own products and similar products by others
• Facilitates resolutions to problems or technical issues using industry methods
• Uses oral and written communication to create presentations, reports and external technical correspondence
• Participates in internal and external working groups and documents discussions and outcomes
• Provides technical leadership to teams on small-scope projects
• Mentors two or more Engineers and teaches discipline-specific skills
• Assists with implementation of department processes
• Locates current and applicable requirements (rules, regulations, contracts) for tasks
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

PE License

4+ years exp

Engineering background

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

CAD

Simulation tools

Job description

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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our marine engineering team, with a focus on designing and integrating shipboard electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in power generation and distribution, control systems, navigation electronics, and communication networks within maritime environments. Responsibilities include developing detailed electrical system diagrams, performing system analysis, ensuring compliance with maritime standards (ABS, IEEE, IEC), and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable and efficient designs. A strong understanding of marine electrical systems and proficiency with CAD and simulation tools are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes products with supervision and technical oversight at key junctures in development


• When confronted with change, actively controls scope creep and identifies the implication of change within own group and immediate downstream customers


• Identifies potential problems in own products and similar products by others


• Facilitates resolutions to problems or technical issues using common industry methods


• Uses oral and written communication skills, including through e-mail, to create presentations, reports, and draft external technical correspondence to line personnel for owners and production


• Participates in internal and external working groups (such as those involving customer and regulatory bodies), including documenting discussions, decisions, and outcomes


• Periodically provides technical leadership to teams executing small-scope projects


• Routinely mentors two or more Engineers, and teaches technical skills specific to own discipline


• Assists with the implementation of department processes


• Locates related requirements of current tasks in addition to locating specific requirements (such as rules, regulations, contracts, references) that apply to tasked work and applicable revisions


• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent in Engineering or Applied Sciences, or Professional Engineer's License

Typically, at least four (4) years of practical experience, exclusive of education in engineering design.Operational or shipyard test or production experience may contribute to this requirement

• Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or advanced degree desirable

Qualifying skills include contributing to the department's team environment with a consistently positive attitude, a mindset to actively seek improving one's self, teammates, and work processes, initiative, accountability, commitment, and flexibility to changing assignments and processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.

PAY SCALE

$97,500 - $138,300

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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