Installation Design Engineering Unit Leader

Hanwha Philly Shipyard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent shipbuilding company in Philadelphia seeks an Installation Design Engineer (Unit Leader) to lead installation design activities and ensure safety standards are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, with at least 7 years in shipbuilding and electrical design. The role requires effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to oversee engineering projects. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in shipbuilding, system design, or manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical system or electrical design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of ship design processes and shipbuilding methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation and outfitting design activities for vessels.
• Review design packages for compliance with shipyard standards.
• Provide field engineering support during construction.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Adaptability

Integrity

Strategic thinking

Stress management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical diploma with 7-10+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Aveva Marine(AM)

Job description

Installation Design Engineer (Unit Leader)

Job Category : Non-Union

Requisition Number : INSTA002212

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• Posted : March 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Philadelphia
2100 Kitty Hawk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19112, USA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure all shipyard safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met, including direct design of installation design.
• Support other engineers, provide training, and share know‑how.
• Lead electrical installation and outfitting design activities for assigned vessel areas or systems.
• Review basic and detail design packages to confirm completeness, constructability, and compliance with shipyard standards, contract requirements, and regulatory rules (Class, USCG, IMO).
• Develop and oversee production work packages, including installation drawings, fabrication drawings, installation standards, cable routing documentation, material lists, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Coordinate installation design deliverables with Planning, Production, Quality, and Procurement to support efficient vessel construction.
• Provide field engineering support during construction by troubleshooting installation issues, resolving production questions, and issuing corrective guidance.
• Develop and process Design Change Notices (DCNs) and/or Engineering Design Notices(ECN) to implement corrections, improvements, or field-driven modifications.
• Interface with design subcontractors and vendors to ensure installation requirements are clearly defined, documented, and executed.
• Support testing and commissioning activities, including coordination with Test Engineering, Owner representatives, and Class inspectors.
• Maintain and monitor documentation within the shipyard Documentation Control System (DCS).
• Track material status and support logistics, sequencing, and timing of installation activities.
• Propose and implement technical and process improvements to enhance installation efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as required, to support vendor coordination, inspections, or design resolution activities.
• Any tasks required in relation to on‑site support.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Able to communication effectively with all levels of the organization
• Decision making/problem solving
• Adaptability and organizational skills and understanding
• Integrity
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position may provide technical leadership and coordination to designers and junior engineers within the outfitting team, but does not have direct personnel management responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, however, candidates with a technical diploma and 7-10+ years’ experience in ship design and/or construction may also be considered.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in shipbuilding, system design, or manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical system or electrical design and construction.
• Experience with electrical outfitting, cable routing, equipment foundations, and shipboard installation practices.
• Strong knowledge of basic and detail ship design process and modern shipbuilding methods.
• Experience supporting production and resolving field installation issues.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems, such as AutoCAD, Aveva Marine(AM).
• Knowledge and experience concerning basic and detail ship design.
• Knowledge and experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices.
• Experience with Classification Society Rules for New Construction, IMO Regulations, and US Coast Guard Requirements as well as International experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian Shipbuilding Standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be executed indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such an individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.