Maritime Electrical Engineer

Jimmy Jazz; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Basic life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

The GBS Group in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Maritime Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution, navigation and communication systems for naval and maritime platforms.

Responsibilities include design support, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and coordinating with software, hardware, and program management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience working with shipboard electrical power generation systems.
• Proficient knowledge of US Navy and commercial shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to shipboard systems.
• Ability to execute PLC driven systems for machinery controls.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance (US Citizenship Required).

Responsibilities

• Support shipboard electrical power, navigation, communication, and machinery control systems.
• Provide design support for integration of equipment in shipboard environment.
• Develop programming and equipment standards for shipboard systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and test plans for shipboard systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing shipboard systems.
• Develop WBS, BOM, and labor estimates for shipboard systems.
• Coordinate with software, hardware engineering and program management teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

Travel

Shipboard systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Woodward

Basler

ComAp

SKM

Job description

• Location 2696 Reliance Dr, Suite 100,Virginia Beach, VA, 23452,United States
• Job Category Featured, Engineering, Maritime
• Employee Type SAL-EXEMPT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Maritime Electrical Engineer

Overview:

The GBS Group, an engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking a Maritime Electrical Engineer to join our Virginia Beach headquarters office. The GBS Group designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to most advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as to special purpose platforms and assets.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Support shipboard electrical power, navigation systems, communication systems and machinery controls systems and equipment.
• Provide design support for integration of equipment in an industrial/shipboard environment.
• Develop programming and equipment standards for shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution system, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Prepare technical documentation such as reports, procedures and test plans in support of all aspects of shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Participate in requirements development and design reviews to document system issues and revise design specifications and other detailed documentation for new systems and modernization efforts.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing generation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS’s), Bill of Materials, and labor estimates for shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution system, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Communicate effectively with team members in software engineering, hardware engineering and program management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years of experience working with shipboard electrical power generation systems
• Proficient knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with US Navy and commercial shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Ability to execute PLC driven systems for machinery controls
• Ability to travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with ABS rules for Motor Vessels
• Develop and execute testing Protocols
• Drive/Motor Control systems
• Woodward, Basler, or ComAp generator controls experience.
• SKM System Analysis Software experience.
• Technical writing ability.
• Experience with NG Sperry Marine, Furuno, JRC and Anschutz Navigation Systems.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, hard hats, etc. as required.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the (Naval/ Maritime) facility and/or ship.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Pay rate $85,000 - $120,000 based on experience
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 holidays
• Benefits include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance
• Company Paid:
  • Basic life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, hard hats, etc. as required.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the (Naval/ Maritime) facility and/or ship.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay rate $85,000 - $120,000 based on experience
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 holidays
• Benefits include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance
• Company Paid:
  • Basic life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability

EEO Statement:

The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.

Additional Information

• Package Name The GBS Group Standard w EDU