Maritime Electrical Engineer - Ferry Systems Lead (Hybrid)

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work options

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington State Ferries (WSF), a division of WSDOT, seeks an Electrical Engineer IV with maritime experience to design and modify ferry electrical systems. You will prepare specs, verify compliance, and lead installation design for complex vessel projects.

The role requires WA-registered PE or eligibility, shipyard/marine design experience, and strong communication skills. Flexible hybrid work options are available within Washington state.

Qualifications

• Registered professional engineer in electrical engineering in WA state or eligible to obtain licensure within six months.
• Experience in shipyard or naval architecture/marine engineering design offices dealing with shipboard electrical systems.
• Ability to perform calculations and analyses for vessel systems and equipment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and prepare well-structured reports.

Responsibilities

• Apply maritime electrical engineering expertise to design ferry vessel modifications, repairs, and new construction.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and drawings for power, lighting, communications, and navigation systems.
• Verify compliance with USCG, ABS, IMO/SOLAS, IEEE, and NEC requirements.
• Lead electrical installation design and coordinate engineering support for complex vessel projects.
• Develop technical and cost information for equipment and shipyard installations and removals.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maritime experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Professional Engineer license (Electrical)

Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering background

Tools

SKM

Rhino3d

Ship Constructor

Job description

Washington State Ferries (WSF), a division of WSDOT, seeks an Electrical Engineer IV with maritime experience to design and modify ferry electrical systems. You will prepare specs, verify compliance, and lead installation design for complex vessel projects.

The role requires WA-registered PE or eligibility, shipyard/marine design experience, and strong communication skills. Flexible hybrid work options are available within Washington state.