Marine Electrical Engineering Lead for Complex Vessel Projects

Goodwin Recruiting; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Long-term project pipeline

Career growth

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Rhode Island is seeking a highly technical Marine Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and coordination on large-scale vessel projects from concept through completion. You will partner cross-functionally to drive efficiency and on-time delivery in a challenging marine environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Marine, or Mechanical Engineering and 5–15+ years of maritime or military experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Marine, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• 5–15+ years of electrical engineering experience in commercial maritime or military environments.
• Strong knowledge of ABS and Coast Guard regulations.
• Experience with AutoCAD (2D/3D) and Ship Constructor software.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise electrical schematics, equipment layouts, and arrangement drawings for vessel systems.
• Lead coordination between engineering, production, and external vendors to ensure design feasibility and execution.
• Break down electrical systems into production-ready modules and build strategies.
• Review and approve vendor drawings while ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Interpret and validate complex electrical systems including power distribution, control systems, and alarm/monitoring systems.
• Support production teams with real-time field troubleshooting and technical guidance during installation.
• Evaluate and approve purchase orders for major electrical components and systems.
• Ensure all designs align with shipbuilding best practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Marine/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Ship Constructor

MS Office

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in Rhode Island is seeking a highly technical Marine Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and coordination on large-scale vessel projects from concept through completion. You will partner cross-functionally to drive efficiency and on-time delivery in a challenging marine environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Marine, or Mechanical Engineering and 5–15+ years of maritime or military experience are required.