Manager, Electrical Engineering

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 138,300 - 207,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Oceaneering in Hanover, MD, seeks an Electrical Engineering Deputy to lead electrical engineering teams and collaborate across departments. The role requires a BS in a STEM discipline and 15+ years of experience, with responsibilities including quality monitoring, mentoring, and cross-functional project support.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Health and Wellness, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Compensation ranges from $138,300 to $207,500 annually.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience supporting government programs.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers and technical professionals.
• Monitor quality of electrical work products.
• Functionally manage junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Mentoring skills

Written and oral communication

Problem-solving

Government program experience

Team collaboration

Education

BS Degree in STEM discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Job Description

The Electrical Engineering Deputy works with the EE functional manager to lead a team of electrical engineers and technical professionals, setting priorities, supporting project execution, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment. In partnership with cross‑functional departments—including mechanical, software, and systems engineers, operations, manufacturing, project management, and quality—the Electrical Engineering Deputy supports organizational goals by providing expert technical guidance, resolving complex engineering challenges, and aligning resources with project demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and help implement internal policies and procedures for the EE group.
• Monitor the quality of electrical work products and proactively address areas of concern.
• Contribute to policies and procedures external to the group (such as corporate electrical engineering standards, processes and quality).
• Functionally manage junior EE members (0-6 years of experience).
• Participate in EE hiring and resource allocation.
• Evaluate and help purchase software licenses, training credits and test equipment.
• Work with corporate IT to address issues and craft implementation for new capabilities/practices.
• Interface with other Oceaneering business units to ensure OTECH is following company procedures and best practices.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of SharePoint pages for electrical engineers.
• Review proposal efforts including Statements of Work (SoW)/Performance Work Statements (PWS), Basis of Estimates (BoE) and Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROM).
• Evaluate engineering opportunities and provide go/no go assessments.
• Assess work progress by participating in events such as design reviews or Monthly Increment Program Reviews.
• Work with engineering leads and program managers to proactively find and address problems.
• Run the EE Weekly meeting when the EE Manager is out of office.
• Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.
• Prepare reports and present results to management and client.
• Demonstrate ability to devise innovative solutions to problems when conventional solutions are insufficient.
• Support occasional travel needs.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• 15+ years of practical experience supporting electrical engineering needs for hardware‑based products from an engineering and/or management perspective.
• Experience supporting government programs.
• Experience mentoring electrical engineers.
• Solid written and oral communications skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering issues to team members and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with robotic or underwater systems.
• Experience using Altium Designer and/or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Experience training electrical engineers in leadership.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation

$138,300.00 - 207,500.00

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non‑merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost‑effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.