Marine Electrical Engineer III - Arlington, VA

Serco; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet insurance options

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Serco in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as Post Delivery Ship Engineer, mentoring junior engineers and supporting design, construction, and evaluation of high‑performance maritime systems for Navy and commercial customers. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in related marine fields, ability to obtain Secret clearance, and travel up to 10%.

You will work with vendors, produce electrical drawings, and ensure compliance with ABS SVR, IEEE 45, CFR46,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years in a related field.
• Must obtain and maintain Secret clearance post-employment.
• Five years in marine fields: propulsion, machinery controls, power systems, or interior communications.
• Experience reviewing/authoring CDRLs and developing preliminary design products.
• Ability to interpret contract language and apply requirements to deliverables.
• Familiarity with ABS SVR, IEEE 45, CFR46, NFPA, MIL specs.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to work independently and in a team.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support program execution through the technical review, development, and approval of CDRL deliverables.
• Lead in developing electric plant load analysis for Flight I and Flight II SSC concepts.
• Lead for propulsion plant arrangement and CONOPS for Flight II SSC DSE ship concepts.
• Lead for developing electrical power one-line diagrams.
• Develop electrical system hardware and software drawings, schematics, test procedures, and specifications.
• Interface with vendors and customers to ensure the delivered system meets requirements.
• Travel to support onboard ship checks and develop ship alternative packages.

Skills

Secret clearance

Electrical engineering

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks/3D Modeling

MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging programs and Marine Engineering projects supporting the U.S. Navy and commercial customers, — Serco has a great opportunity for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Electrical Engineer to function as a Post Delivery Ship Engineer at our Arlington, VA office. In this role you will mentor junior engineers and engage in the design, construction, support, and evaluation of high‑performance maritime systems for a range of customers.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance post‑employment.

In This Role, You Will

• Support program execution through the technical review, development, and approval of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables
• Lead in developing electric plant load analysis (EPLA) for Flight I and Flight II SSC concepts
• Lead for developing propulsion plant arrangement and propulsion CONOPS for Flight II SSC DSE ship concepts
• Lead for developing electrical power one‑line diagrams
• Responsible for developing electrical supporting equipment IS/WAS and arrangements
• Develop secondary impact assessment on ship engineering change proposals
• Develop electrical system hardware and software drawings, schematics, test procedures, and specifications, applying industry and regulatory body requirements appropriate to the ship design (e.g., ABS SVR, IEEE 45, NFPA, CFR46, MIL Specifications)
• Develop baseline requirements and architecture for new construction ships based on acquisition and requirements documents
• Interface externally with vendors and customers to ensure the delivered system meets technical performance specifications
• Evaluate designs of shipboard machinery control and monitoring systems, interior communication systems, and integrate instrumentation and alarm functions for these systems
• Travel to support onboard ship checks and develop ship alternative packages

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Have

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience in a related field
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance post‑employment
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in one of the following marine fields: electric propulsion systems; machinery control systems; power generation and distribution systems; or interior communications systems
• Demonstrate experience reviewing and/or authoring CDRLs and developing preliminary design products
• Ability to interpret contract language and apply requirements to technical deliverables
• Knowledge of MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook), AutoCAD, and Navisworks/3D Modeling
• Have the ability to execute a ship check at a shipyard or Naval Base and document as‑built configuration
• Experience writing requirements and drafting Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Instruction
• Knowledge of ABS SVR, IEEE 45, CFR46, NFPA, and MIL specifications
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.