Senior Electrical Engineer

Vard Marine Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Work from Home options

Health & Wellness subsidy

Additional paid time off

Profit sharing and merit bonuses

Job summary

Vard Marine Inc. is seeking an experienced senior engineer to design and review electrical and control systems for specialized vessels. You will supervise engineers, manage supplier docs, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role may include project management responsibilities, with a focus on quality, budgeting, and timely delivery of complex maritime projects. Strong English communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: recognized Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Post-graduation experience: typically 10+ years.
• Engineering knowledge and software proficiency as required for position objectives.
• Professional Engineer designation preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Classification Society Rules and Regulation is required.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review concept and detail design of ship electrical and control systems.
• Review equipment and installation specifications.
• Oversee testing, commissioning procedures.
• Correspond with Classification Societies and respond to queries.
• Review supplier documents and comments.
• Supervise engineers and designers including mentoring and task assignment.
• Lead design checks to meet quality control requirements.
• May act as Project Manager within larger projects.
• Liaise with clients and build trusting relationships.
• Prepare and present client reports in face-to-face meetings.
• Provide technical support to business development and sales efforts.
• Assist with technical propulsion preparation.
• Lead functional groups (e.g., quality, technical groups).
• Ensure clear communication and budget/deadline adherence.
• Develop policies within disciplines or assigned groups.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Professional Engineer

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer designation preferred

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Who we are...

Vard Marine is the market leader in designing specialized ships to meet diverse mission requirements in harsh operating environments – vessels such as polar research ships, multi-role patrol vessels and innovative commercial offshore ships, are only few examples in our large portfolio. With an integrated team located in offices throughout the world, we continue to grow by broadening our product range, expanding our market reach, and adapting our core competencies and skill sets to align with growing demands. By continually evolving our product offerings and broadening our scope of supply we strive hard to achieve excellence in supporting a diverse customer base. The integrity and reliability of our vessels are vital. We create bespoke designs and service packages tailored to the unique needs of each client and each engagement. We are experienced, innovative, global and the best at what we do. If you are ready to unleash your potential and participating in shape the new generation of specialized vessels, read on!

Why you should join us...

• We invest in training & development of our people.
• We offer flexible work environment with Work from Home options.
• We offer competitive benefits that includes Health & Wellness subsidy.
• We top up your 3weeks paid vacation with additional paid time off.
• We share our profit and offer merit bonuses.
• And much more…

What the position entails...

• Perform and review concept and detail design of ship electrical and control systems.
• Perform and review equipment and installation specifications.
• Perform and review testing, commissioning procedures.
• Perform and review documents to Classification Societies and respond to their queries.
• Review supplier documents and comment.
• Supervise engineers and designers including training, mentoring and assigning tasks.
• Perform design checks and reviews to meet quality control and assurance requirements.
• In addition to performing discrete technical tasks within larger projects, employees may perform the role of Project Manager.
• Liaise with clients and build trusting relationships.
• Prepare and present reports to clients in face-to-face meetings.
• Provide technical support to business development and sales efforts.
• Assist with technical propulsion preparation.
• Willingness to lead functional groups within company (i.e., technical groups, quality, etc.).
• Communicates clearly and can complete work within budget and deadlines.
• Advanced report writing skills, including technical papers and conference presentations.
• Develop and recommend new policies, primarily within discipline or assigned functional groups.

What you will need to be successful...

• Will hold a minimum qualification of a recognized Bachelor's degree or equivalent engineering degree in a related field.
• Will typically have 10+ years of post-graduation experience in industry.
• Has an advanced working knowledge of primary computer software programs necessary to complete Position Objectives (i.e. MS Office products, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Designation of Professional Engineer is preferred.
• Overall competency would be considered Advanced in their discipline.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Classification Society Rules and Flag State Regulations.
• Experienced with electrical and control systems on ships including generators, power distribution, switchboards, breakers, motor controls, variable speed drives, passive and active harmonic filters, EMC management, fire protection, public address, lighting, cable management, data networks.
• Experienced with equipment FAT, FMEA, audits, ship commissioning and start-up.
• Fluent in written and verbal English with excellent communication and technical writing skills
• Experienced in proposal writing and development.
• Experienced in physical layout design of equipment, tray, lighting, instruments, fire protection, controls.
• Experienced in design of cable block, wiring and termination diagrams, cable schedules, motor and control schematics, electrical drive systems, panel layout and schedules.
• Working knowledge of Classification Society, IMO, SOLAS rules and regulations, international electrical standards, equipment survivability conditions.
• Experienced with integration of ship-specific equipment such as IPMS, IAS, SCMS, PMS, electric propulsion and electrical generation systems, battery storage hybrid systems.
• Advanced understanding of budgets, progress reporting, earned value management, Gantt charts, schedules

Competitive Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications, as outlined in the job description/posting.Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific position.

Want to Learn More?

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Disclaimer

The list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the organization reserves the right to make changes to the job description in the future.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Vard Marine Inc. is committed to providing equal treatment with respect to employment according to the prohibited grounds of discrimination as established under human rights legislation.