Naval PLC Systems Engineer — Shipboard Controls

The GBS Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary Life insurance

Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness

Job summary

The GBS Group is seeking a Navy-experienced electrical engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain machinery control systems tailored for US Navy ships. You will review and update as-built drawings and coordinate with local and remote team members, with occasional travel up to 35%.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 2+ years with Navy ships and PLC-based control systems (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley). Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with US Navy ship systems (e.g., Firemain, Propulsion, Electric Plant, Ventilation, Ballast).
• At least 2 years of experience with PLC-based control systems (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Proficiency with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office; Linux knowledge preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Work well in a team or independently.
• Review legacy as-built ship drawings and provide redlines for control system development.
• Interpret and design sensor/control circuitry for PLC-based systems.
• Participate in system testing in lab and shipboard environments.
• Coordinate design and installation efforts with planning yards, shipyards, and ship’s force.
• Maintain current knowledge of engineering practices and ship safety guidelines.
• Anticipate travel up to 35% of the year.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Navy ship systems

PLC-based control

Windows 10

Linux

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Job description

The GBS Group is seeking a Navy-experienced electrical engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain machinery control systems tailored for US Navy ships. You will review and update as-built drawings and coordinate with local and remote team members, with occasional travel up to 35%.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 2+ years with Navy ships and PLC-based control systems (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley). Security clearance eligibility is required.