Lead Shipboard Electrical Engineer — Maritime Projects

Goodwin Recruiting; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Leadership development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a senior leader to oversee the design and delivery of complex shipboard electrical systems in a fast-paced Rhode Island shipyard. You will guide engineering excellence, drive regulatory compliance with ABS/USCG, and mentor teams across multiple vessel projects.

Collaborating with naval architects and mechanical teams, you will lead design reviews, coordinate integration, and push continuous improvement to ensure on-time production and safe, reliable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years in maritime or shipyard electrical engineering.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of shipboard electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, automation, communications).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with ShipConstructor or similar tools.
• Experience working with ABS, USCG, and other regulatory standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply marine compliance regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and approve electrical schematics for new vessel builds and refits.
• Coordinate closely with naval architects and mechanical teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Oversee real-time troubleshooting of electrical issues during vessel construction and commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across electrical design and production workflows.
• Manage engineering priorities across multiple vessel projects while maintaining strict timelines.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, ensuring technical growth and team performance.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with maritime standards and safety protocols.
• Interface directly with production teams to resolve field discrepancies and design challenges.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maritime/shipyard experience

Leadership

AutoCAD Electrical

ShipConstructor

Regulatory compliance (ABS/USCG)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ShipConstructor

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a senior leader to oversee the design and delivery of complex shipboard electrical systems in a fast-paced Rhode Island shipyard. You will guide engineering excellence, drive regulatory compliance with ABS/USCG, and mentor teams across multiple vessel projects.

Collaborating with naval architects and mechanical teams, you will lead design reviews, coordinate integration, and push continuous improvement to ensure on-time production and safe, reliable systems.