Facilities Electrical Engineer (Senior, Specialist, Principal)

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipbuilding industry is seeking a seasoned electrical engineer to support facility renovations and infrastructure projects. This role involves managing engineering responsibilities, interfacing with contractors and officials while ensuring project success. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in electrical systems, with a strong motivation to excel in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience (senior level and above).
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems up to 35KV.
• Experience in facilities engineering or plant engineering desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for the shipyard.
• Engineering and developing scope of work, managing project budgets and schedules.
• Interface with local officials and Naval oversight.

Skills

Self-motivating

Good written and oral communications skills

Proficient technically

Willingness to continuously learn

Education

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Overview

The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, with existing facilities undergoing renovations and new buildings under construction with more to come. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.

The Groton Facilities Engineering department is seeking a seasoned electrical engineer to provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for the 100+ year old Groton shipyard and local sites, as well as designing and executing infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities for project management include engineering and developing the scope of work, preparing bid documents, vendor selection, securing funding, preparing purchase requisitions, in field project management of vendors and EB personnel while maintaining the project budget, schedule and project documentation.

Candidate should be familiar with electrical distribution systems up to 35KV, including substations, switchgears, transformers and underground duct banks. Knowledge of submarine shore power requirements as well as of state and local building codes is desired.

Candidate will interface with local city building officials as well as Naval oversight. Candidate must be self-motivating, be able to work independently, possess good written and oral communications skills, maintain a questioning attitude, as well as be proficient technically with a willingness to continuously learn.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of experience (SENIOR LEVEL AND ABOVE)

Preferred:.

• Experience in facilities engineering, plant engineering or construction is desired
• Professional engineering license

Skills

• Candidate must be self-motivating
• Able to work independently
• Possess good written and oral communications skills
• Maintain a questioning attitude as well as be proficient technically with a willingness to continuously learn
• Proficient in MS Office
• Microsoft projects proficient

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Outside, Wet