Marine Electrical Manager: Propulsion & Systems Lead

FINCANTIERI MARINE SYSTEMS LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Marine Electrical Manager to lead overhaul, installation, maintenance, and testing of marine propulsion and power generation systems. This hands-on leadership role supervises 2-6 technicians and engineers, ensuring compliance with Navy, Coast Guard, MIL-SPEC, and ISO standards.

You will coordinate testing and diagnostics, interact with customers and OEMs, develop labor estimates, and maintain electrical SOPs and QA

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of marine propulsion, generator control, automation, and control systems.
• Experience with diesel engine controls and systems.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical operations and supervise 2–6 personnel during overhaul and testing.
• Interface with customers, OEMs, and engineering teams to resolve issues and develop labor estimates.
• Develop and maintain electrical SOPs, test documentation, and QA records per Navy/Coast Guard/MIL-SPEC/NAVSEA/ISO 9001.
• Oversee wiring, sensors, control panels, system integration, and calibration records.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Marine Electrical Manager to lead overhaul, installation, maintenance, and testing of marine propulsion and power generation systems. This hands-on leadership role supervises 2-6 technicians and engineers, ensuring compliance with Navy, Coast Guard, MIL-SPEC, and ISO standards.

You will coordinate testing and diagnostics, interact with customers and OEMs, develop labor estimates, and maintain electrical SOPs and QA