Marine Electrician

DP Professionals (DPP); Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Professionals (DPP) in the United States, Rhode Island, Kingston seeks a Senior Maritime Electrical Manager to lead the electrical engineering team responsible for design, integration, and delivery of shipboard electrical systems, ensuring compliance with ABS/Coast Guard rules. You will collaborate with production, project management, and other engineering disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5–7 years of maritime electrical experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in shipyard or maritime electrical engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with ShipConstructor or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of shipboard electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, automation, and communication systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply ABS/Coast Guard rules and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical system designs, schematics, and layouts for new vessel construction and refit projects.
• Review and approve all electrical drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Shipboard electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ShipConstructor

Job description

The Senior Maritime Electrical Manager leads the electrical engineering team in the design, integration, and delivery of shipboard electrical systems. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of electrical design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating closely with production, project management, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership skills and thrives in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Education/Experience

Electrical System Design & Oversight:

• Lead the development of electrical system designs, schematics, and layouts for new vessel construction and refit projects.
• Review and approve all electrical drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in shipyard or maritime electrical engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with ShipConstructor or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of shipboard electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, automation, and communication systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply ABS/Coast Guard rules and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills